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For folks who adore hanging out with their furry friends, some festivals and events in Broward are designed for people and pets.  Often the events include wonderful pets available for adoption.  Pet events in 2026 include  Doggy Fest  Fashionable dogs, vendors, and pooches for adoption are featured at Doggy Fest at Tarpon River Brewing in …

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Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …

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If you’re interested in upgrading your outdoor irrigation system, perhaps you’ll qualify for a rebate of about $200 to $600. Different factors determine eligibility for Broward residents, including Where you reside, use eligibility map your existing irrigation is operational your existing irrigation uses metered city water If you’re eligible,  apply online prior to performing any …

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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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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 Eats ‘N Beats Parkland offers free entry for occasional Eats ‘N Beats  events that include food trucks and live entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Pine …

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Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents in towns participating in the program Residents can request free outdoor paint if they reside in one of the municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the public works department …

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For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, Florida Power & Light offers free online resources. Using less electricity when the weather is frosty or hot outdoors helps save money on utilities fees. FPL Tips for Heating Homes Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Every degree below 68 saves you 5% on …

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Skip the rideshare and forget about finding parking, there’s an alternative mode of transportation in Miami Beach and the views are unbeatable. After a successful run during Art Week Miami, the City of Miami Beach decided to offer a Water Taxi service. The 40-foot vessels will run Monday through Friday between Venetian Marina & Yacht …

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Plantatation is offering a free shuttle for lifts within a designated area that includes plenty of plazas with restaurants and shops. Download the app to request the Freebee shuttle. The electric vehicles travel in the Midtown district.  The area is within University Drive and Pine Island Road and includes The Fountains plaza, Plantation Walk others.  …

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Vintage vehicles are the draw for The Dauer Museum of Classic Cars in Sunrise, which features dozens of restored automobiles displayed in vignettes representing different decades. The private museum also operates as an event space. Regular entry fees are $10 for ages 4-14 & $20 for adults.  Entry is free for first responders and active …

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