May
18
Perhaps you’d like to skip the fancy resort. Maybe a tent — or a tepee — is a perfect vacation venue. Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is offering specials on its rent-a-tent facilities and tepees June 1 to September 30 Accomodations are equipped with water, electricity and other amenities. The Family Fun Package is $55 for four people …
Feb
24
Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is offering spring break discounts for guests vacationing in the park. The discount rent-a-tent or rent-a-tepee rates are available March 12 to March 15. The rate is $17.50 a night for up to four campers, with $3 for each extra camper and $1 each for up to two pets. The park’s …
Feb
11
If you bought a home in 2011, make sure you meet the March 1 deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions. File out an application and take …
Jan
03
Several Broward parks offer free recycling for holidays trees. Decorations must be removed. Up to two trees are permitted for each vehicle. The program is available until Jan. 22. Information and links to Broward County parks that accept the trees are available on the web site.
Sep
14
Various theaters in South Florida are included in a nationwide event, Free Night of Theater. Residents may apply online to win free tickets to a selection of productions. The local version of the event is provided by The Theatre League of South Florida. If you’re interested, make sure to submit an online application by September 23.
Jun
10
If you enjoy local attractions, here’s a good value. Members of a participating museum or other organization enjoy free admission to all others in the pool during June. Broward Attractions and Museums Month is also known as BAMM, 954-364-5205. The 17 participating museums and attractions are in Broward and Boca Raton. African American Research Library & Cultural Center
Oct
07
Various theaters in Broward and other parts of South Florida are participating in a nationwide event, Free Night of Theater. While many of the free tickets are taken, a few are available and you may sign up for standby tickets on the Free Night of Theater website.
Jun
08
Skip the fancy resort. Maybe a tent — or a tepee — is is more your style. Quiet Water Park in Deerfield Beach is offering specials on its rent-a-tent facilities and tepees to Oct. 1. These accomodations are equipped with water, electricity and other amenities. The Family Fun Package is $55 for four people staying two nights on Fridays and …
May
26
If you enjoy exploring local venues, here’s an attractive value. Members of a participating museum or other organization enjoy free admission to all others in the pool during June. The deal is the highlight of Broward Attractions and Museums Month, also known as BAMM. This is great, especially for those opting for stay-home vacations. The 17 participating …
Apr
20
Plantation Heritage Park is the venue for an Earth Day event packed with activities. The moniker for the event is Earth Day Extravaganza. It’s Sunday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Highlights include a bounce house and other kids’ activities, booths from various …
