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Walking in nature has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits, both physical and mental. Experts say it can not only help reduce stress, but it also may improve one’s mood, boost creativity, and even improve cognitive function. So, grab the sunscreen and bug repellant, your comfy walking shoes, and if you …

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Score football specials on game day at these South Florida restaurants. From bottle and draft specials to wing and pizza deals, you’ll be cheering for your favorite team while saving money.  You can find sports bars with deals in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Football Specials in South Florida Duffy’s 33 locations in Florida …

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The City of Sunrise offers various opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy free or inexpensive athletic and fitness activities. On the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., people can enjoy Soca Step Dance Aerobics. The fun takes place at City Park 6600 Sunset Strip. Participants are …

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Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they can help give children a healthy perspective of where they fit in, between the past and the future. And thanks to the Museums for All …

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Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others.  Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …

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Free beach parking might seem like a dream in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but plenty of spaces can be found along Palm Beach County’s 37 miles of coastline.   The free beachside parking spots get easier to find as you travel north from Boca Raton to Tequesta.   To keep up with the latest news, …

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While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …

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Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Broward County. Some are free and some charge a fee. Some cities also offer free or inexpensive exercise programs. Coral Springs offers many free exercise classes for seniors. You can also find exercise equipment you can use free at some Broward Parks, including Vista …

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Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk and is in Boca Raton. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his …

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Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Miami. Some are free and some charge a fee. You can also add your own fitness events to this calendar, including free yoga classes, running clubs, classes, bike rides and other fitness events. By adding your events, you will help us make this calendar …

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Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150  NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …

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