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Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

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Weather update, check; pumped up tires, check; water and energy bar, check. Then, put on your bike shorts, grab your wheels and helmet and go explore and discover something new in The Palm Beaches – for free! You don’t have to be a snowbird or visitor to enjoy the Florida outdoors. If you’re not up …

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When evenings are little cooler, many folks like to spend more time outdoors, in nature. And if you are the eco-adventurous type who enjoys daytime birdwatching, owl walks and nature trails or campfires and night hikes, here is a list of some of the best that Miami-Dade Parks have to offer. Check specific park websites …

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  Deerfield Island is not open until further notice     Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. You can ride free on a water shuttle to Deerfield Island Natural Area, weather permitting, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs …

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Tons of free entertainment and activities are offered in South Florida, and readers enthusiastically provided some of their favorites. It’s interesting to see what other South Floridians enjoy. It offers valuable ideas for residents and tourists who appreciate wallet-friendly fun. These favorites were provided by readers when they entered a previous drawing for a free …

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Did you know there are restaurants in South Florida that are now offering doggie menus for your furry friend to enjoy some delicious canine cuisine? If not, then you heard it here first!  We’ve rounded up some of the best Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach spots where both you and your date — aka your …

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If you’re a fan of fanciful flowers and other fabulous foliage, plant shows, orchid festivals and plant sales are offered in South Florida. Delight in displays, and shop from vendors offering native plants, exotics, and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces.  Often, plant fairs include such extra activities as educational workshops, art …

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