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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.

Where to get the Covid-19 Vaccine in Palm Beach County: UPDATED

After nearly a year of waiting, the Covid-19 vaccine is out and ready for distribution. All Florida residents 12 and older are eligible to get vaccines. Teens under 18 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine. They will also need this consent form at state sites. Instead of spending hours searching the internet, you can use our …

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Hurricane season: How to prepare (without spending too much)

South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …

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New ways to promote business and events (or find them)

Do you own a restaurant or other business? We have a new way for you to reach your customers: the Miami on the Cheap Business Directory, plus the Miami Restaurant Directory. These directories offer businesses an opportunity to reach more customers at an affordable price – starting with free for basic listings. Even if you …

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ACA reopens: Sign up for health insurance now

The Affordable Care Act marketplace has reopened, meaning that Florida residents can sign up for insurance plans even if they haven’t experienced a qualifying “life change.” If you lost insurance last year and didn’t sign up by the deadline, or if you never had insurance, you can sign up for a new plan now through …

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New way to promote businesses and events

Do you own a restaurant or other business? Do you put on events? We have a new way for you to reach your customers: the Palm Beach on the Cheap Business Directory, plus the Palm Beach County Restaurant Directory. These directories offer businesses an opportunity to reach more customers at an affordable price – starting …

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Sunset Celebration at Sailfish Marina

Spend your Thursday night on the water and head to Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach. Taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, the marina turns into a tropical oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration. Enjoy a medley of work by local artists as you stroll through the marina like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved …

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Miami on the Cheap readers: Tell us about your Miami craft fair or bazaar

Miami on the Cheap is putting together a directory of South Florida craft shows, holiday bazaars and other such events. If your organization is organizing a craft show or bazaar, even virtually, please email all the information (day, time, place, admission fee if any, types of goods sales) in a Word or text format (not …

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7 ways to save on dining out in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach

You want to go out to dinner, but it can get so expensive. Here are seven ways to save on eating out in South Florida: 1. Miami on the Cheap restaurant deals. We write up deals we hear about that will save you money or get you restaurant freebies. 2. Restaurant deals from Living on the …

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Welcome to our new editor, Melina De Rose

Welcome to our new editor of Miami on the Cheap, Melina I De Rose. Melina 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 …

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