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Nab a free game at Puttshack, which is opening at Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach.  Puttshack is an indoor venue that features a nightclub vibe with high-tech mini golf, where the golf balls keep track of your points.  Earn free games, including a free game for your birthday, if you register for the rewards …

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Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and a saltwater pool where you can watch a rescued sea turtle swim and eat. The female sea turtle on site is not releasable due to …

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Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

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Appetizers, anyone? Applebee’s is serving up an appetizing deal for appetizer lovers! Appetizers are a tasty way to start a meal or, if you prefer, you could make them the main course. Either way, there are always lots of options for which ones to enjoy at restaurants. And, at Applebee’s, there are more than 80,000 …

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No more stressing about feeding the whole crew. Chipotle just introduced its new “Build-Your-Own Chipotle”— a group meal to feed four to six people. It’s an easy, stress-free way to feed any small group at home, school or work with no advance planning required. Image: Chipotle “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” is a shareable, customizable group meal that …

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Winter may not be here yet, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen! It’s just not fall without enjoying one of the popular ice cream shop’s signature seasonal treats — including the iconic Blizzard. Image: Dairy Queen And, every year, DQ announces a new limited-time lineup of fall flavors for …

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Need an afternoon snack? On a budget? Sometimes you need a quick bite before dinner, but don’t want to spend too much on a snack.  Head to Sonic Drive-In for its new Snacky Hour specials – a lineup of $1 snacks available every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating locations.  Image: Sonic …

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“Cue the rollback machine!”  Starting on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, McDonald’s is bringing Extra Value Meals back for a limited time. This will allow you to start your morning with a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal – which comes with hash browns and a small coffee – or satisfy your afternoon appetite with the …

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For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

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