Florida is offering students — and all other shoppers — an opportunity to purchase apparel and school supplies without paying state sales tax. Event is named “Florida Back To School Sales Tax Holiday.” However, it’s not only for students. Tax-free shopping is open to everyone. Florida state sales tax is 6 percent, which is $6 […]
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Rent, utilities & other financial resources for Florida residents
Resources are available for assisting residents and entrepreneurs with employment, social services, paying rent, free food & other expenses. Many resources are free. Eligibility requirements vary. Rent Assistance Eligible renters receive assistance paying for housing & utilities Eligibility includes renting a unit, apartment or house in Broward qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction […]
Free Doughnuts If You’re Vaccinated & Other Dessert Deals
If you’re a dessert enthusiast, enticing restaurant deals, discounts & free offers add extra sweetness to your treat. With restaurant deals, exceptions & variations may apply. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Participating Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free Original Glazed doughnut when you display your COVID-19 vaccination card. The offer is valid at participating shops during […]
Free & Inexpensive Things To Do This Weekend & Deals
Sawgrass in Sunrise now features farmers & artisan vendors
Oodles of shops, including designer outlets, restaurants, & entertainment venues draw residents & tourists to popular Sawgrass in Sunrise. Sawgrass is enhancing its shopping opportunities with a fresh set of vendors on weekends — farmers and artisans. Sawgrass Mills Farmer’s & Artisan’s market is 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Items include […]
Sheriff’s Office offers free shredding & prescription disposal
Events that offer Broward residents free paper shredding and rewards for turning in old prescription drugs are offered by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with financial and other private information. The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal. In fact, they […]
Free live entertainment Fridays at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale
Popular local bands are featured in free events at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Starlight Musicals events are usually 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Fridays during summer at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. The events also serve as a food drive for people & pets. Live music includes July 30 Miami Sound-Byte […]
Dial 2-1-1: Free Broward helpline offers info on food, financial & other resources
Residents interested in information about financial aid, food pantries & other social services resources for individuals and families are welcome to simply dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Broward is a free health and human services helpline providing support and valuable information about local agencies and organizations offering resources related to specific issues. Connecting with 2-1-1 Broward counselors […]
Discounts for Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale
For a ride on an iconic riverboat floating along the lovely New River in Fort Lauderdale, discount opportunities are offered. Jungle Queen offers narrated sightseeing excursions. Some excursions include a stop-over on a “private island” with dinner and a variety show. From Jungle Queen website “We offer a variety of fully narrated 90-Minute Sightseeing cruises […]
