The Key West Express ferry offers opportunities for discounts. The ferry whisks travelers between Key West and Fort Myers Beach. Occasionally, a ferry also rolls between Key West and Marco Island Discounts are offered for those booking early Round trip tickets for adults purchased at least eight days early are $125 Mondays to Thursdays, a […]
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Register online for free Museum Day entry in Florida
Whether you’re a residenit of Florida or traveling elsewhere, register for free tickets to an interesting attraction from a wide selection for entry September 21. Smithsonian Museum Day offers an opportunity for free tickets by registering online . To get started, visit the Museum Day site and select a museum you’re interested in. Each ticket is good for […]
Free entry first weekends at museums for Bank of America patrons
We love sharing opportunities to enjoy attractions in Florida for free. The Museums On Us program offers free entry the first full weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida, and elsewhere, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. The free access requires an appropriate credit or debit card. These are just some […]
Tax-free shopping in Florida for Storm Supplies to June 6
Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent Other sales taxes likely are also waived. Florida’s tax-free holiday — valid for eligible items — is May 31 to June 6. Some of the merchandise must be within a maximum price range to qualify […]
Veg Fests & Fruit & Vegetable events in Florida
Festivals that focus on vegetarian and vegan foods are popular events in Florida. Entry for many is free. June 8 Jax Veg Fest, Riverside Park, Jacksonville June 22-23 Redland Fruit Festival, Fruit And Spice Park, Homestead, $8 July 13-14 Mango and Tropical Fruit Festival, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami, $12 to $25, free for 5 and […]
Fun New Year’s Eve drops in Florida
In Florida, fun variations of the New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York’s Times Square include a shoe drop, a pineapple drop, an anchor drop and others. The outdoor drops are usually free, and often include entertainment before or after, or both. Some events include early New Year’s Eve festivities for youngsters. Pineapple drop in […]
Oktoberfest festivities in Florida
Oktoberfest fest festivities are plentiful in Florida. They include October 12-13 Oktoberfest, Downtown Avalon Park. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Includes Alpine dancing, food trucks, kids’ activities, German music and beer garden. Free entry October 12 & 13 Oktoberfest Jacksonville Budweiser Brewery Experience, 111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville 32218. Entry fee for adults, free for 12 and younger. 904-232-3001 October 19 […]
Veterans deals in Florida, including LEGOLAND & SeaWorld in Orlando
Restaurants, attractions and other businesses want to thank our veterans and active duty personnel on Veterans Day with free or discounted food and services. Most deals are valid November 11. Some are different days. Some deals are available for veterans only, while others are valid for both veterans and active military personnel. Offers don’t usually cover gratuity and tax. […]
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Springtime Tallahassee Festival
The Springtime Tallahassee Festival is packed with fun activities and entertainment. Events are March 31 & April 1. The festivities include a Parade, Jubilee in the Park, and a Music Festival. The parade rolls at 10:30 a.m. April 1 with floats, marching bands, dance groups, Springtime Krewe floats and more. The Jubilee is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1, […]
