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The Coral Gables Historic Merrick House Museum offers guided tours most weekends, on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will take you back to the Roaring Twenties. You’ll get to view 14 rooms and over an acre of …

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When stores are going out of  business, often shoppers are able to snag deals as retailers sell off inventory on the shelves. That includes a bunch of Big Lots  in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach, which are offering up to 20 percent discounts on eligible home goods items. Big Lots is closing these stores in …

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Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents in towns participating in the program Residents are eligible to request free outdoor paint if they reside in any of the various municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the …

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Lincoln Road on Miami Beach has often been thought of as a public playground to many; a place to hang out, with restaurants, boutiques and myriad cultural activities within walking distance. Best of all, many outdoor events on the pedestrian mall are free and open to the public; vendor prices vary. And music has long …

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Palm Beach County residents get free admission to Mounts Botanical Garden, at 531 N. Military Trail, on the first Wednesday of the month through Dec. 4, 2024. Visitors must show proof of residency for entry.  Admission for non-residents: $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, college students, and military with ID; $13 for ages 6-17; free for …

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Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program, which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System, aims to make reading, technology and digital media accessible to …

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Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with …

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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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Have you ever driven to a Tri-Rail station only to find there were no open parking spots? That is the dread of many South Florida commuters. Finally, there is a program to help provide options: A discount Ride Partner Service with Lyft and Uber. Tri-Rail provides EASY Card riders a $5 discount on Uber and …

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It’s 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 haircuts. Back To School events occasionally include fun activities and …

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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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