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Florida is offering shoppers savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices including laptops, desktops and tablets. Florida Back To School sales tax holidays are events in which state sales tax is withheld on qualifying products. The savings are for all shoppers of any age even if they are not in school.  …

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The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for Labor Day Weekend, which is August 30 through September 1, 2025. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

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If you’re part of the film industry, a wannabe or aspiring filmmaker, check this out. Downtown Miami is once again hosting the annual Urban Film Festival to celebrate culture, creativity and community through urban cinema. The weekend of events will feature red carpet premieres to exclusive industry panels and workshops, etc. Stories by filmmakers, for …

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Nothing says America like hot dogs and a good deal. Here’s a yummy one that hard to pass up. Miami Grill is firing up the flavor on National Gyro Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. What: National Gyro Day Deal Date: Sept. 1 (National Gyro Day) Where: Miami Grill, a fast-casual Florida restaurant  Details: Get a …

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BOOM! Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among famished bargain hunters with its popular value menu. Live Free Fridays — a weekly celebration packed with exclusive in-app freebies and deals. The celebration runs through Aug. 29, 2025, so there will be plenty of Fridays to be frugal.  Enjoy one of 9 popular menu items …

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The Norton Museum of Art is inviting children and their accompanying grownups to participate in a free gallery experience and family art workshops each Saturday in August. In addition to art projects, docents will host 15-minute spotlight tours of the collection in English and Spanish every Saturday. Celebrating Art Around the World Family Studios, Saturday, …

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Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event in Miramar with festivities for Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30 online.  Parking fees are $20 to $30 …

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Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

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The Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show features a wide assortment of  exhibitors, product demonstrations and presentations. Local and national vendors display flooring, indoor and outdoor furniture,  kitchen design, solar items, doors, landscaping, lighting, roofing, and lots of other items and ideas  for home building and home improvement.  The indoor event includes speakers and …

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Dancing, drumming and other performances are featured at a lively event in Lauderhill that focuses on Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, and entry is free. The event includes: entertainment by Shelly Sweetshells foods representing Trinidad and Tobago  Lauderhill Steel …

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