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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Biscayne Times, Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL.

Miami outdoor markets and flea markets

We may miss out on the bright-hued changing of the leaves but fall still happens in Miami and the cooler weather makes it the ideal time to visit outdoor markets. Even with our warm weather, several of the flea markets and outdoor markets continue year-round while others open only during fall months and during that …

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Free live music at Bayside Marketplace

Live music is currently not happening at Bayside Marketplace. You can do more than shop, eat or take a cruise on the bay from Bayside Marketplace. The Marina Stage, with the lovely backdrop of Biscayne Bay, is the place to catch free daily live music. Taking its cue from the diverse cultural backgrounds in Miami, there’s a …

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Live entertainment around Key West

Key West is known for being home to great local musicians and several of them are performing at the swanky Tavern ‘n Town Restaurant at 5 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. The restaurant is inside the Beachside Marriott, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Thursdays Carmen Rodriguez performs followed by Mike Emerson on Fridays, Bobby Nesbitt on Saturdays …

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Miami-Dade Expressway Authority offers toll rebate program

The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority is offering toll rebates and discounts through its MDX Advantage Program. Commuters who sign up for the program are eligible for cash rebates on tolls, discounts on purchases at area retailers and a quarterly e-newsletter. To learn more about the program and sign up click here.

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Free movies, songs and audiobooks from Miami-Dade libraries

The Miami-Dade County Public Library System has an online presence via the Hoopla site and digital app as well as Freegal Music and OverDrive Collection. That means that you can check out free movies, music and audiobooks to use on your phone, computer or other devices. Library cardholders register for an account on the website or …

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Free rides on Freebee extend to Downtown Miami and Brickell

Car services are becoming all the rage and with their popularity comes expansion of service area. The free electric car service Freebee, already popular on Miami Beach for the past two years with 20 vehicles in service, has expanded to downtown Miami and the Brickell area. Here’s how the free rides work: Sign up and …

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Discover the arts at Kona Kai Resort’s Gallery

In Key Largo’s Kona Kai Resort, a boutique bayfront property with lush tropical botanic gardens and cottage architecture, the relaxed setting alone provides the ideal atmosphere that is the Florida Keys. What most visitors don’t know is that the resort also is home to an impressive gallery. The Gallery at Kona Kai features the work …

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