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Melina

Melina I. De Rose is a veteran editor and communications specialist with a special love for all things Miami. The longtime resident spent 22 years at the South Florida Sun Sentinel in roles such as section editor, department head, social media specialist and web producer. Melina has much experience in the freebies-and-bargains arena, having edited the popular Sun Sentinel feature, “Doreen’s Deals,” for many years. She also is editor of ArtburstMiami.com, a media hub for local music, theater, dance, visual arts and independent arts coverage. Contact her at editor@miamionthecheap.com.

Good news for fans of Robert is Here: The family run operation in Homestead has reopened its store to shoppers! So now you can walk the aisles, peruse at your leisure, and get your fruit, veggies and that yummy milkshake you’ve been craving.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …

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Get ready to walk the walk! Once Miami-Dade County beaches reopened, the Miami Design Preservation League restarted its Official Art Deco Walking Tours.  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 popular guided tours include hotels, restaurants and other commercial structures – …

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Hey, fans of farmers’ markets: Now you can find artisanal and organic products from some South Florida vendors all under one umbrella. 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 website, FarmersMarketsToGo.com, allows you to check out different vendors, place your order …

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Small business owners: Times are tough, but there are organizations committed to providing help.  Is your business offering a deal? List it free on our new Miami on the Cheap deals page. If you need assistance, check out these resources. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official economic development partnership, and its community partners have …

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Online entertainment options continue rolling in. There’s just so much to see!  In addition to all the Netflix, Amazon and Hulu binge-watching you can stand, we’ve got some movies with South Florida connections to share with you. Streaming through local cinemas or other outlets, these movies touch on a wide range of topics, from family …

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Have you been trying to get through the unemployment assistance website, only for it to crash? Are you frustrated beyond belief? Well, we are here to tell you that there is an alternative around it: Say hello to the paper application now available. Just download and fill out the form, then mail it to the Florida …

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