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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.

Family fun doesn’t always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving different cuisines. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and …

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Local movie theaters get on the Oscar bandwagon offering moviegoers discount ticket prices to review Best Picture nominees before the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Buy your tickets early! Regal is hosting its Best Picture Film Festival from March 6-15, 2026, at participating theaters. Tickets are $7.99 each (though prices may vary by location). …

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If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Cecilia St. King, singer-songwriter. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.  Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. Jazz concert. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan …

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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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