Miami Beach Memorial Day ceremony

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.comThe City of Miami Beach, the American Legion Miami Beach Post 85 and VFW Miami Beach Post 3559 will honor the memory of the men and women who fought and died for freedom with a wreath [...]

Veterans can visit Fairchild free

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is honoring Memorial Day by giving free entry to all current and former military personnel Saturday, May 29, through Monday, May 31. Military personnel also can buy memberships for half-price. If you’re not a veteran, the deal isn’t quite as good, but you can get $5 off adult admission and $2 [...]

Free meals and treats for veterans

Veterans’ Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. As a way of honoring veterans for their service to the country, several restaurants are providing free meals to veterans: Current and former personnel with proof of service can get a free entrée at Applebee’s on Wednesday. Anyone who has served in the U.S. military can get a free [...]

Homestead deadline is Monday

If you haven’t already, make sure you meet Monday’s deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions. File out an application and take it to one of these county offices. [...]