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Teresa Mears is a publisher, writer and editor who was raised to be frugal. She became a website entrepreneur after 30 years as an editor at newspapers ranging in size from the Portland (Tenn.) Leader to The Los Angeles Times and The Miami Herald, where she worked most recently. She moved to Florida in 1980 because it was the only place she could get a job during that recession and has lived in South Florida since 1985, in Miami, Hollywood, Tamarac, Wilton Manors and Fort Pierce. She is co-owner and CEO of the parent network, Living on the Cheap.

Miami-South Florida On The Cheap, a premier online resource for enjoying life in South Florida for less, is looking for a part-time, contract writer to join our team. This is a flexible work-from-home job, though you may be asked to visit some of South Florida’s most interesting venues. We are dedicated to spotlighting our vibrant …

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We have some exciting news: We have merged our Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach websites with our Miami website to create one giant Miami-South Florida on the Cheap website. This means that you can find all the best free and cheap events and deals for all of South Florida in one place! We’ve also created …

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The COVID vaccine is available to all residents of Miami-Dade County 12 and older. At most pharmacies and vaccine sites, you don’t need an appointment. However, you may need an appointment to get a Pfizer booster in the next few weeks while demand is high. The vaccine is free to all, whether or not you …

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COVID vaccines are now available for all Broward residents 12 and older, and people want to know where they can get a COVID vaccine. The vaccine is free for all to receive, even if you don’t have insurance. Teens 12 to 17 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine, and most sites require a parent or …

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After nearly a year of waiting, the Covid-19 vaccine is out and ready for distribution. All Florida residents 12 and older are eligible to get vaccines. Teens under 18 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine. They will also need this consent form at state sites. Instead of spending hours searching the internet, you can use our …

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Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader – plus everyone else in the family – can get into any U.S. National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the free pass by clicking here, print it out and show it for entry at all …

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Do you own a restaurant or other business? We have a new way for you to reach your customers: the Miami on the Cheap Business Directory, plus the Miami Restaurant Directory. These directories offer businesses an opportunity to reach more customers at an affordable price – starting with free for basic listings. Even if you …

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The Affordable Care Act marketplace has reopened, meaning that Florida residents can sign up for insurance plans even if they haven’t experienced a qualifying “life change.” If you lost insurance last year and didn’t sign up by the deadline, or if you never had insurance, you can sign up for a new plan now through …

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Do you own a restaurant or other business? Do you put on events? We have a new way for you to reach your customers: the Palm Beach on the Cheap Business Directory, plus the Palm Beach County Restaurant Directory. These directories offer businesses an opportunity to reach more customers at an affordable price – starting …

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Spend your Thursday night on the water and head to Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach. Taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, the marina turns into a tropical oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration. Enjoy a medley of work by local artists as you stroll through the marina like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved …

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