Update: Some branches have been closing periodically, best to call ahead before heading out. Book-lovers, the time has finally come! The Miami-Dade Public Library System has reopened its branches. Of course, all library locations will enforce safety measures. All patrons must: Wear a face mask or covering. Practice social distancing Respect occupancy limits in keeping …
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Looking for work? Goodwill Industries of South Florida is hiring! Candidates are asked to make an appointment to speak with an admissions coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people with disabilities or other barriers to work. Goodwill says more than 100 sewing jobs are available and …
Hey, fans of farmers’ markets: Now you can find artisanal and organic products from some South Florida vendors all under one umbrella. 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. The website, FarmersMarketsToGo.com, allows you to check out different vendors, place your order …
Small business owners: Times are tough, but there are organizations committed to providing help. Is your business offering a deal? List it free on our new Miami on the Cheap deals page. If you need assistance, check out these resources. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official economic development partnership, and its community partners have …
Still waiting for your stimulus payment? Be careful you don’t accidentally throw it away, mistaking it for junk mail. People who are expecting direct deposit or a paper check may not realize the Treasury Department is now sending some Economic Impact Payments as prepaid debit cards. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …
It’s not just supermarkets and restaurants offering curbside pickup. Now some of our favorite local haunts are adopting this vital service. The latest is Technique Records, an independently owned Miami record store that has used, rare and imported records, tapes, books and more. It specializes in buying, selling and trading. To keep up with latest …
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 …
Changes are coming to Publix Supermarkets’ store hours. Starting May 16, the Lakeland-based chain will end its reduced-hour schedule and its reserved senior shopping hours. 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. The new hours are: For the supermarket: Expanded schedule of …
Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System allows you to reserve books, DVDs and other materials online, then pick them up through a new outdoor, walk-up service. The countywide service is available to Miami-Dade library card-holders at ALL 50 branches. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …
Looking for fresh, local produce? South Florida has several options. There are farmers’ market operations and growers packing up groceries for delivery or pickup. There also are wholesale food suppliers doing their part by selling their stock of ingredients and other supplies. If you know of others please e-mail us at info@miamionthecheap.com and let us …
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 …
