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Dial 2-1-1: Free Broward helpline offers info on food, financial & other resources

Residents interested in information about financial aid, food pantries & other social services resources for individuals and families are welcome to simply dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Broward is a free health and human services helpline providing support and valuable information about local agencies and organizations offering resources related to specific issues. Connecting with 2-1-1 Broward counselors …

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 …

Where to see manatees in South Florida, including live webcam

Warmer temperatures of South Florida offer residents an opportunity to watch Florida’s favorite weird animal, the manatee. In the winter, they can be seen swimming throughout South Florida’s coastal waterways, including the New River and Biscayne Bay. Free  Manatee App The free “I Spy A Manatee” app was created to protect the giant manatees from …

How (and where) to recycle your Christmas tree in Miami

Ready to take down your beautiful Christmas tree? Don’t fret: If you don’t know what to do with the once-festive fir, now that the holiday is over, we’ve got some answers for you. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management offers some pretty specific options, so please read the instructions carefully.  To keep up with …

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 …

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 …

How to get emergency financial assistance – Updated

Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

Free 2-1-1 program phones seniors daily

Senior Touchline is a free phone program for keeping in touch with older adults who live alone. Offered by 2-1-1 Broward, interested seniors age 60 and older may register online or 954-640-5800 Staff members and trained volunteers phone residents at the requested time and days. Read another articles From home, download e-books & other digital …

Where to listen to live music in Palm Beach County

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Where can you listen to live music in Palm Beach County? We thought that you might ask. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some great venues that offer you a selection of live music –

Free surf, skimboard & paddleboard lessons in Deerfield

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf, stand-up paddleboard and skimboard lessons  Saturdays at 7 a.m. The lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited. To attend, participants register  online , via phone @ 954-427-4929, or sign a waiver in the store before the lesson. Island …

Stream a made-in-South-Florida movie today

Online entertainment options continue rolling in. There’s just so much to see!  In addition to all the Netflix, Amazon and Hulu binge-watching you can stand, we’ve got some movies with South Florida connections to share with you. Streaming through local cinemas or other outlets, these movies touch on a wide range of topics, from family …

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