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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Discount  Discounted $25 full day fares, a saving of $13 from the regular fare, are offered May 23, May 24 and May 25  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about Water Taxi and …

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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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Where can you find hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products in one place? Check this out: West Palm Beach Spring Home Show When: Friday to Monday, May 22-25, 2026 Times: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm …

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The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional festivals, free films and other events.  Many events are free and open to the public.  Events in 2026 include Homes Fur Dogs Pet Expo Homes Fur Dogs Expo is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road, Parkland. The …

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If you’re interested in sprucing up your landscaping, an organization is offering free trees at an event in Broward.  The free trees are open to anyone, regardless of where they reside, while supplies last. There will be 150 trees available. The event is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th …

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Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, other fees for entry to Quiet Waters Park apply.  …

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Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …

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Events showcasing sleek, sporty vehicles are popular in South Florida.  Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you’re displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early. Prior to venturing out, it’s wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event is on. Supercar Saturdays Supercars, …

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Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

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For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

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If you want to travel by train, Tri-Rail offers $5 fares  in South Florida weekends and holidays.  The $5 fares on weekends and holidays are for the day on all routes.  Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach, with about 19 stations along the way.  Regular prices  are about $2.50 – $8.75, depending on …

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