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Broward bike-share offers easy access to borrowed bikes

The Broward bike-share program is a network of self-serve bike pick-up and drop-off stations in eastern Broward, offering bikes for running errands, sightseeing or scooting around town for fun. Bike-share bikes are intended for brief point-to-point excursions. Fees range from $5 for each 30 minutes to $25 & $45 for memberships, which offer unlimited rides for free, when […]

National Parks Lifetime Passes for seniors soon jump from $10 to $80

Though a hefty number of National Parks are free for all, many still charge a fee. And with the coffers a bit low, NPS is raising entry prices across the board. Now comes word that what used to be one the best deals around is about to be not such a good deal. The National […]

BSO offers free shredding & prescription buy-back

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 […]

Safety tips for pets July 4th

Loud, booming Fourth of July festivities are fun for people. Not so much for animals, including our furry best friends. The Humane Society of the United States and other animal advocacy organizations issue Independence Day tips for happy and safe pets. Keep pets indoors, away from fireworks, loud noises and flashing lights. Leave a TV or radio on. Read […]

Don’t drive drunk, AAA’s free ‘Tow To Go’

The free Tow To Go program, a partnership of AAA and Budweiser in Florida and some other participating states, works to keep drunk drivers off the road on holidays. It’s a good reminder to think before you go out and designate a driver who’ll stay sober. Tow To Go, which is offered during many holidays and holiday […]

No-fee pet adoptions & deals, including rabbits & ferrets

Wonderful pets are awaiting amazing families in Broward shelters. As an extra incentive, shelters occasionally waive adoption fees, and offer discounts. If you are interested in adopting a furry friend, you might want to nab an extra deal. Use the extra money to buy yummy treats. Broward Animal Care & Adoption, 2400 SW 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale […]

Free Apple Camp for kids

Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director’s eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes. Camps are offering in […]

$25 rabies vaccines & $15 microchips for pets

Inexpensive rabies shots for Broward pets are offered at occasional events, usually at public parks and libraries, presented by Broward animal department Rabies shots and microchips are only for pets belonging to Broward residents. Events include 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation The fees are $25 for […]

Free Bunny Basics workshop at Broward Humane Society

For families thinking about adopting a pet rabbit, a free Bunny Basics workshop is offered in south Broward. Reservations are required for the free educational event 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 10, register online or by phone 954-266-6822 The workshop at Broward Humane Society in Dania Beach focuses on useful information, including rabbit behavior, housing, […]

BSO offers safer transaction zones

Online purchases usually require doing business with strangers. For an added element of safety, Broward Sheriff’s Office offers some of its stations to exchange merchandise and money. The designated transaction zones, including parking lots and lobbies of some BSO district offices, are free to use. The district offices generally are open specific hours and it’s wise to meet during the […]

Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares on weekends

On weekends, Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares its train routes in South Florida. Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach. On weekdays, regular one-way fares are $2.50 to $6.90 for adults, depending on the route. Kids age 4 and younger ride for free. Other discounts are offered. Information is on the Tri-Rail website or […]

College students: extra 25% off local Groupons all year long

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College students, you probably know about Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, and then a 50% off discounted rate thereafter. But did you know that you can get a 25% discount on local Groupons all year, too? There’s no cost to sign up. You just have to […]

Discounts for Jungle Queen in Fort Lauderdale

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Groupon is offering discounts for the popular Jungle Queen sightseeing boat tour on the New River to a tropical isle in Fort Lauderdale. The discount prices and information about the deals are on the links $37 for sightseeing tour for two guests, three hours, $55.90 value $73 for sightseeing tour for four guests, $119.80 value $78 for dinner […]