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Record Store Day is back at Sweat Records! Record Store Day Drop #3 is happening Saturday, Oct. 24, once again giving first dibs on new releases to Miami’s vinyl lovers.   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 …

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With no signs of slowing down its presence in South Florida, Morelia Paletas is having another grand opening. Set for Saturday, Sept. 26, the event will be giving away paletas from 1 p.m. until as late 9 p.m. (or until they run out). To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on …

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If you have mosquitoes in your yard, here’s a reminder to take precautions to prevent these insects from multiplying, biting and spreading disease (especially in the aftermath of a hurricane, when affected areas can become breeding grounds because of floodwaters, downed trees and overgrown grass). To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

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Zoo Miami is once again open, after a more than two-month closure. The popular South Florida attraction is taking extra precautions – having all employees wear face coverings and implementing one-way pathways where necessary. Visitors must also wear face masks. Additionally, hand-sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the zoo. To keep up with latest news, …

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Its doors are closed, but the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center has been keeping the show going, virtually anyway, with its SMDCAC Sessions every Thursday at 7 p.m. Every week, a different local performer shared a three- to five-minute video performance for the public’s viewing enjoyment.    To keep up with latest news, sign up …

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Outdoor films have become all the rage lately. Probably why organizers of the Miami Short Film Festival have chosen the outdoor garden setting of Deering Estate to host their event on Sept. 20. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the screening begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. As with all outdoor events, face coverings …

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The Fair Food Drive-Thru is back at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Expo grounds at Tamiami Park, 10901 SW 24th St. The next dates are Sept. 11-13, same time as usual, from 4-9 p.m. Only the drive-thru option will be available; no walk-up service. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …

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First it was fair food, then movies and now … drive-in concerts! Seems like the drive-in craze at Tamiami Park’s Youth Fair grounds has no signs of stopping.  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 and visit our …

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For Brazilian Festival in Fort Lauderdale, entry is $10 per day. Or $15 for the weekend. Those prices are valid if you purchase tickets online early. If you wait &  purchase tickets at the event, entry is $30 per day. Kids 11 & younger enter for free. VIP tickets are available. The festival is 12 …

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Meal bundles, plus deals on wine and craft beer, are ideal for Labor Day weekend. We’ve compiled a roundup of deals and specials being offered by South Florida restaurants and national chains. Click on the restaurant name link to order online. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap …

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