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The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center on the campus of Lynn University is an intimate and elegant venue providing an ideal performance hall for South Florida’s rich cultural community. Most concerts are $35-$50, however several times a year the conservatory highlights talent from its own roster. The following upcoming event will present the University’s wind …

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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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Mmm…fries! Who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Especially when they’re fresh, piping hot and FREE! The chain’s “World Famous Fries” are made with premium potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and Shepody. Fresh from the fryer, the fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. That’s what makes them so popular …

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You can’t enjoy a juicy burger without fries! And Wendy’s is making it less expensive to enjoy the popular pairing. Fry fans will enjoy “FRYdays” even more at the popular fast-food restaurant. Not only is it the start to the weekend, it’s also now a chance to enjoy FREE fries every week. Image: Wendy’s Wendy’s …

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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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We kick off the month with a long weekend which is always nice and hopefully can also enjoy some cooler weather in September.  Miami Spice continues through Sept. 30 making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy what you may have missed in August while away on vacation or getting the kids settled back into school. …

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