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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.

Farmer’s Markets To Go: Find fresh produce from Miami vendors here

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: Here’s where to find help

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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Stream a made-in-South-Florida movie today

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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Want a Miami Heat face covering? (Or that of another team?)

If we have to wear a face mask, we might as well have some fun with it!  For those of us who are Miami Heat fans – and are missing our favorite sport – now there’s an opportunity to wear our team colors with pride.  Purchase face coverings sporting the team’s logo or colors, thanks …

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Note to our Miami readers: We have so many new things to share with you!

At Miami On The Cheap, we’re on a mission: to help you get through this tough period. We’ve always had your back, with the best deals around. But now, we have refocused our site to bring you even more news you can use during a crisis. (And if we find great deals and freebies along …

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Help to file for unemployment on the site (& paper forms if you’re having trouble online)

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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