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Christmas shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about holiday bazaars and craft fairs. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. Here is what we’ve found so far. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Talents Unleased Christmas Bazaar Indoor/Outdoor event, socially-distanced guidelines to be …

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Miami on the Cheap is putting together a directory of South Florida craft shows, holiday bazaars and other such events. If your organization is organizing a craft show or bazaar, even virtually, please email all the information (day, time, place, admission fee if any, types of goods sales) in a Word or text format (not …

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How much do you miss the people in your life? Let them know you’re thinking of them with a free e-card from American Greetings.  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 best part? (Aside from the fact that it doesn’t cost …

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The most important annual arts event in South Florida will not happen this year. Organizers of Art Basel have announced that the 2020 edition has been canceled. According to a Facebook post: “We regret to announce that the 2020 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach has been canceled. As the artworld continues to face momentous …

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Florida shoppers rev up your wallets for a tax-free shopping spree.  For Freedom Week in Florida, eligible outdoor & recreation items and entry to eligible venues & events are exempt from  usual Florida state sales tax. You’ll save at least 6 percent on qualifying purchases. For some items, such as sunglasses, a portion of the …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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