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Mary Lou Cruz

Mary Lou worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years. She was a special sections writer in the advertising department for 7 years and worked in the newsroom for 14 years. Before her newspaper career, she worked in the airline and travel industry and has lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Motto: "Learning to live a frugal lifestyle is both an art and a science." She can be reached at marylou@miamionthecheap.com.

Attention Tom Clancy fans: This looks like an entertaining advance screening from Amazon Studios and if you act soon, you can grab a free pass to see it. Note: viewers must be at least 17 to see this age-restricted film. Jack Ryan: Ghost War (rated-R) Broward: Dania Point When: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:30 …

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Golf with Us is free and open to the first 150,000 new participants who enroll before June 15, 2026. The program offers kids 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, giving them access to tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses nationwide. Returning Golf with Us participants can renew their …

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The Good Day Market is a free curated, outdoor community Sunday market hosted in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It’s a farmers market, but with so much more. They not only highlight small and local businesses, but also offer handmade goods, artisan products, boutique finds, vintage pieces, art, plants, specialty food, drinks, entertainment and activities …

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Attention instrumentalists, vocalists, and jazz lovers of all ages, here’s your chance to join Neil Bacher and Friends as they bring the rhythms of jazz to life at the Library! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply love great live music, all are welcome to be part of this vibrant community event. Jazz Jam Sessions When: …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular self-guided First Friday Art Walk, and the “any time” Art Trail. Both offer public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. And don’t forget to stop by the Cornell Art Museum and check …

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The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus.  While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …

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If there’s one thing the folks in Wellington know how to do, it’s … party! And Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Here’s a list of free concerts and events for the whole weekend. Memorial Day Weekend Music Celebration When: Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25, 2026 Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. …

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Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Weekly: ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS Wednesdays, Thursdays …

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The 2026 Summer in the City free concert series in Boca Raton features tribute bands on select Fridays from June 12 to Aug. 7, 2026. Concerts start at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) with free admission. The lineup includes tributes to Billy Joel, Eagles, Bob Marley, and it culminates with the annual Battle of …

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PEW-PEW! May the Fandom Be with You. Fans of all ages are invited to have fun at this year’s Mandel Fan Fest, a celebration of “All Things Fandom.” This PG-13 mega event is for all ages, including adults. Mandel Fan Fest When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Mandel Public Library, 411 …

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