Miami on the Cheap

Need a break from the kitchen? Clean-up sure is easier when you get take-out, and now you can save on delivery orders from downtown Miami restaurants, thanks to the Miami Downtown Development Authority's Go Local, Go Direct campaign. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the...

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More and more drive-in sites are popping up around Miami! The drive-in experience continues to grow, with nontraditional venues transforming into open-air theaters. Popularized in the 1950s and '60s, these drive-in options provide a retro feel and much-needed entertainment after months of...

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All 392 U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year. Those free days include Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. The National Park Service also reminds us that admission to many of our national parks, including Biscayne National Park in...

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How much do you miss the people in your life? Let them know you're thinking of them with a free e-card from American Greetings. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The best part? (Aside from the fact...

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This season in Miami brings hurricanes and … mosquitoes! So here's a reminder to take precautions to prevent these insects from multiplying, biting and spreading disease (especially in the aftermath of a hurricane, when affected areas can become breeding grounds because of floodwaters, downed...

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Every day, more places around Miami-Dade County are reopening. And yet, plenty remain closed. It's tough to keep track of it all, so we've compiled a list to help you out! Keep in mind that the status of places keeps changing, so we always advise checking with a venue (when possible) for official...

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Enjoy an “Evening by the Bay,” courtesy of Deering Estate. The historic Miami site is presenting an outdoors, after-hours experience along Biscayne Bay from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 23. Cost: Just $10 a person. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can...

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Bookworms who look forward to the Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College each November know that its programming is year-round. It has been for years now. The actual street fair will take place online this year from Nov. 15-22 (click here for all the details). But in these uncertain times, the book...

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Miamians, if you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed – permanently or indefinitely – there may be help: Some companies are still hiring during these uncertain times. Not all available jobs are temporary. Some companies are seeking to fill permanent, full-time employee positions with benefits....

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Halloween festivities will certainly be different this year. Many of last year's events may not be happening in 2020 so we are including what we know of at the moment. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on...

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Shifting to all-virtual classes can be a tough transition. If you're struggling and need assistance with homework or assignments, there's free help. The Miami-Dade Public Library System has launched its Homework Help & Tutoring Program, offering assistance in reading and math. To keep up with...

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Miami Spa Month continues through Sept. 30. That means you can enjoy treatments and services starting at $109 from now to the end of September. That’s an almost 50 percent savings! At some spas, if you book a single treatment, you can spend the day there, using the pool, gym and other facilities....

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