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Blackbird Ordinary has brought back live music with all-new programming and notable bands every Friday and Saturday from 10 pm to midnight, thereafter DJs spin until 5am. In addition, the bar offers happy hour with 50 percent off everything from 3-10 pm on Fridays. Free admission. Below is the lineup for the month: Friday January 5 – Reggae duo Jahfe (DJ Damion Yancy with DJ Konflikt) January 12 – Juke (DJ Damion Yancy with …

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Following Irma, FEMA funds and other resources are offered for eligible applicants in Florida. FEMA Disaster Assistance. For homeowners with damage or sustained impact that you believe might result in future damage, register online at disasterassistance.gov or 800-621-3362. FEMA is encouraging homeowners to register early. The Irma Damage Assessment Survey form is available at the …

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Comcast is expanding its low-cost Internet program, which currently serves low-income families and those in public housing, to low-income senior citizens and community college students. It’s called the Internet Essentials program and it provides basic Internet service for $9.95 a month. As part of the seniors pilot program, seniors can access affordable Internet service, get a free …

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These indie flicks at the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center are just $7. Screenings are from 8:30 pm-1 am. Meet the director/filmmaker after the screening at most of the events. Here’s the schedule for 2017-18: Sept. 15: Pushing Dead Oct. 20: Score: A film music documentary Nov. 4: Romeo is bleeding Feb. 16: Deej March 16: Purple Dreams  …

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Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free. If you’re good with a map, you can piece a few of these routes together and go from city to city easily.  (Hint: We need an app for that!) Please note that I …

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Miami Beach residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy free, trolley transportation citywide between North Beach and South Beach with the free Collins Link route set to launch on Dec. 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.   The Collins Link will join the existing North Beach, Mid-Beach and Alton-West Loop and run on Collins …

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