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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.

The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove n Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite South Florida bands at these family-friendly concerts.  No pets are allowed. This event has been combined with the monthly food truck event, so you can …

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We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

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For more two decades, organizers of the Martha/Mary Concerts, led by artistic founding director Paul Posnak, have been presenting award-winning musical artists. Concerts are $15 per person and $25 for Blue Circle. Season tickets for Blue Circle upfront seating are $60 for the entire series. The 2024-25 season runs through April 27, 2025 with concerts …

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If you like music, but you’re on a budget, you’re in look. Palm Beach County cities, venues and festivals provide many opportunities to listen to music for free. Several cities do seasonal concert programs, and businesses host outdoor music as well. Add cheap concerts, and indoor venues, and there is lot of good music to …

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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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Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If you don’t want to spend a scary amount of money (or time) on a costume, here’s a list of 100-plus cheap and easy Halloween costumes from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they’re divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, Pop …

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Broward County has many fall festivals, from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Pembroke Pines, and everywhere in between, including Tamarac, Plantation, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. At Broward’s fall festivals, you can buy pumpkins for carving, listen to live music, play games, go on hayrides and celebrate the change of seasons, as …

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Visiting museums can get expensive, particularly if you take the whole family. But many South Florida museums have free admission at least once a month, and some schedule special activities on those days. Thanks to these promotions, you can actually afford to buy snacks or a souvenir. To keep up with latest news on deals, …

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If you’re a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations, including theaters in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Davie. Cinemark offers its Discount Tuesdays every week at participating locations. Ticket price varies by location. In South Florida, see: Boca Raton, Boynton …

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