Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. The sales tax holiday, from May 29 to June 4, includes eligible items only. Usually, specific price points are required for tax-exempt status to apply. Examples include: flashlights and other eligible lights $20 or less […]
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Vizcaya offers orchid-care class online (plus a deals alert!)
First, Vizcaya Museum reopened its gardens. Now we’ve learned it is offering gardening workshops online. The good news just keeps on coming for garden-lovers! Vizcaya is offering “Orchid Care 102” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6. Its orchid specialist, Axel Cahiz, will discuss best practices for four of South Florida’s most popular orchids: […]
Free gardening webinar on Florida native plants
It might be too hot for gardening in South Florida, but there’s never a bad time to learn something new! The University of Florida/IFAS Extension in Manatee County is presenting a free online discussion next month on “Native Plants for the Home Landscape.” To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the […]
Vizcaya gardens has reopened to the public
Need some fresh air? And beautiful scenery, perhaps? Now you can roam Vizcaya Museum’s 10 acres of gardens – all while maintaining social distance, of course – and peruse the Italian-style landscaping. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Please keep in mind: This doesn’t mean you can enter the Main House. […]
CVS opening ‘self-swab’ test sites in Florida
CVS Health has announced plans to open “self-swab” COVID-19 test centers – and we will be among the first to get them. The company’s goal is to start with 50 test sites at certain CVS Pharmacy drive-through locations in Florida, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Then it expects to add more than 900 centers elsewhere […]
Free food boxes: Adopt-a-Box keeps growing
Whether you need help getting groceries, or you can afford to help others, this one’s for you. A new program, titled Adopt-a-Box, aims to assist both farmers and families by getting local produce to those who need it most. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Money donated through a GoFundMe page will be used to support local farms […]
State parks reopening: What to know before you go
Florida is slowly reopening parks, with about half of the state parks now available for the public to use. However, proceed with caution and know that only limited areas are accessible at this time. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook […]
Miami sports organizations distributing free food
Sports don’t just provide entertainment. Leagues also help serve the community. South Florida’s sports organizations have partnered with the meal delivery service DeliverLean and subsidiary DeliverLean Cares for weekly drive-through food distributions. Nonperishable items and/or meals are being provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. DeliverLean, which has facilities in Oakland Park and […]
Robert is Here is back with new drive-through service
Good news for fans of Robert is Here! The family owned and operated fruit stand in Homestead has launched a drive-through service that’s the perfect answer for these trying times. So now you can get your fruit, veggies and that yummy milkshake you’ve been craving. Here’s Robert himself, taking the necessary precautions with his mask […]
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 […]
Parks, marinas, golf courses open: What you need to know
Miami-Dade County has opened parks, marinas and golf courses. You’re probably already imagining yourself getting out there in the fresh air or roaming around with the kids. But be forewarned: There will be rules to follow. It will not be business as usual. For example, if you choose to venture out to use any of […]
