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Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they can help give children a healthy perspective of where they fit in, between the past and the future. And thanks to the Museums for All …

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Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. Click the link above to see the upcoming lineup of movies. …

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The annual Taste of Doral restaurant deals event is happening through July 31, 2024. The program, created by the Doral Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote the food scene in Doral. If you’re not familiar with the annual event, the city of Doral invites locals and visitors to explore many of the area’s finest restaurants and …

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Florida shoppers, rev up your wallets for a tax-free shopping spree.  For a tax freedom event in July, eligible outdoor recreation items and entry to eligible venues and events are exempt from  usual Florida state sales tax. You’ll save at least 6 percent on qualifying purchases. Florida Freedom Month sales tax holiday is July 1-31, …

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I know if feels like summer just started but it’s also time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. Some free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Miami-Dade County for students returning to school for the 2024 fall session. Events sometimes include free physicals, food vouchers, or even free …

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Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing. Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Historic spots such as Fairchild …

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If you like Bingo, Ikea stores in Broward and Dade are offering an opportunity to play and win prizes. Winners receive a $20 voucher toward purchasing items from the As Is department. As Is items include discontinued items, former showroom display pieces and gently used items.  Bingo is free for adult players age 18 and …

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Instead of the traditional one-day festival, the Children’s Trust Family Expo this year will take place as three separate Saturday pop-up events throughout Miami. The dates are July 27 and August 3, 2024.   This annual expo was created to provide parents with access to educational, health and social services in a fun and festive …

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Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation invite residents who are age 30+ to a screening of a comedy classic at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. The feature for July will be Wall Street, 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis at …

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