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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Edible South FL, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today covering the arts community and restaurant scene and served as Calendar Editor. She has also worked in public relations for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, in travel and tourism for Newman PR and at the Miami Science Museum. She has written for Florida Travel + Life Magazine, Florida Monthly Magazine, Miami.com, Indulge Miami and MiamiCurated.

North Miami’s Dezerland Park outdoor area has transformed into a drive-in theater and it’s been a big hit. They’ve shown hit movies, comedy shows, even Miami Heat games. The venue is located 14401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also …

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Now more than ever, it is a good time to support small businesses – and you can do that with the newly launched online Vecinos Market. (“Vecinos” means neighbors.) The site gives Miami residents access to online shopping with delivery of goods from a variety of local businesses, many of which are very familiar. New …

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We’ve had to wait longer than everyone else in South Florida, but Miami-Dade County beaches are open.  You can grab your towel, sunscreen, umbrella and all the essentials and welcome summer. But please keep in mind: The safety protocols in place are extensive. For your safety, and that of others, make sure you click here …

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Health in the Hood is distributing food to Miami’s most vulnerable residents, including seniors, low-income families and displaced citizens. The nonprofit organization has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Opa-locka Community Development Corp., among others, to identify areas of need for food distribution. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

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Slowly, and taking every precaution mandated by the county, Miami-Dade County’s most popular attractions have opened to the public, with limitations.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Deering Estate‘s outdoor areas are open for your enjoyment, including …

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We’ve updated this post to include those restaurants that are open with limited capacity, social distancing and CDC guidelines for eat-in service. Help your tummy – and help out restaurants – by dining in (with social distancing), ordering food for delivery or pickup. Many of our favorite spots are working around-the-clock to serve up the …

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“Scooby-Doo, where are you?” is the famous line all fans of the mystery-solving pooch are familiar with. Now you can watch Scooby, Shaggy and the gang solve another mystery in the feature film, “Scoob! Fandango has this latest film, which premiered May 15, available to own along with a slew of party pack items for …

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Some of these have reopened, we’ve noted those below. Miami’s cultural venues and attractions have adjusted to the current situation by going virtual. That means, visitors may not be able to physically walk through their doors but they can do so electronically. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of places that are offering virtual tours and …

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We’re all cooking our own meals at home more than ever these days, so every once in a while we’re looking to enjoy someone else’s home cooking. Turns out several local bakers and chefs are answering that call, selling their home-cooked goodness to the public. Craving a warm, homemade soup? Then try @whatsoupmiami where two former …

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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 …

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