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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.

Haven’t come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. That includes not-so-scary fun for kids as well as Halloween events for adults. We have found discounts on some of the more …

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Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

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This is truly a community and cultural event that celebrates everything about the authentic German culture, including food and drinks, traditional music and German folk dancing, presented by the German American Social Club. Children are welcome and can enjoy a large selection of games, five bounce houses and a big field on which to run …

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Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

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We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

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Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach.  Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s talented young artists for powerful performances in the one-of-a-kind, Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. Chamber music showcases the unique …

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‘Tis the season to start thinking about the annual tradition of combining October and beer celebrations.  We’ve been hard at work scouring the area for 2025 Oktoberfest events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. And we’ve found some! Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include …

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Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

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