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If you need to ride the Tri-Rail, you should know: The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority has announced that fares have been reinstated, effective Oct. 1.  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. Tri-Rail suspended its fares on March 28 and has …

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Yes, mosquitoes are a way of life in Miami. But did you know you can request help if you’re experiencing significant mosquito problems? Miami-Dade County’s 311Direct service allows you to submit a service request for an inspection. This applies to residential and commercial properties. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on …

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With state and federal financial assistance hard to come by during these difficult times, the City of North Miami has implemented several plans to help its residents and business owners. Along with its Community Redevelopment Agency, the city has several programs in place. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on …

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Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

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Seeing a need in their Miami Beach community, particularly for families at Fienberg Fisher K-8 School, four women joined forces and created Operation Fill the Fridge. The families being helped have suffered a layoff or been furloughed, and they are having trouble paying rent and other essential bills as well as buying groceries. Many are …

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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 …

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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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