Archive for March, 2010
Festival in Fanning Springs Park
The focus of this festival is environmentally-friendly techniques for home gardeners. The free event at Fanning Springs State Park in Northwest Florida includes kids activities, prizes and displays revolving around the main theme. The festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the park in the town of Fanning Springs, 18020 NW [...]
Save on Energy Star Appliances
on | March 28, 2010 | No Comments Floridians shopping for household appliances, here’s an offer from your state government. Save energy and save money. Florida is offering a rebate for specific Energy Star-rated appliances bought between April 16 and April 25. Appliances eligible for the 20 percent rebate are tank-less gas water heaters, clothes washers, refrigerators, freezers, [...]
Reggae Fest in Keys — Save $5
Folks who purchase tickets early save $5 on admission to the Lower Keys Reggae Fest event. Music from the islands is featured, along with food and beverages, during the outoor event on West Summerland Key. The event is Saturday, April 3, noon to 6 p.m. at mile marker 34. Tickets are $20 if purchased before the [...]
Discounts on Camping at Parks
Several Florida state parks are offering discounts on accommodations packages for folks staying Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The Two For Tuesdays offers are available through May 26. The packages for campgrounds, bungalows or cabins may include ammenities, such as bicycle rentals. * Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, 352-465-8550, promotion code FL10Rain * Highlands Hammock [...]
Free chocolate-covered Peep at Rita’s
Love PEEPS? You still have time to try the Peeps flavor of Rita’s Italian Ice. To get you to check it out, Rita’s is giving away free PEEPS chocolate-covered marshmallow chicks to the first 500 guests on Sunday, March 27. The PEEPS Italian ice flavor is only available through Easter, April 4.
Airlines Offer Deals on Tickets
For folks who like to dash off on impromptu vacations, take advantage of special offers on air fares. Southwest Airlines is offering special rates from many sites, including various airports in Florida, with some one-way tickets at $59. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. March 25 for travel on Mondays through Thursdays by June 10. [...]
Free Ocean Festival In Key West
Entertainment, food and kids activities are featured at the Florida Keys Ocean Festival. Live music and art also are part of the event. Admission is free. The festival is Saturday, March 27, noon to sunset at the Truman Waterfront in Key West. For information, phone 305-393-6022.
Discounts For Wet ‘N Wild
Wet ‘n Wild in Orlando is offering some deals. It may be worthwhile to go for a Splash Pass. The fee is the general admission price of $47.95, and allows free return admission, with some restrictions, through the year. For those who enjoy drenching themselves at waterparks in the afternoon, admission is half-price after 3 p.m. [...]
Free Cone Day March 23 at Ben & Jerry’s
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s is Tuesday, March 23. That means if you stop by your local scoop shop between noon and 8 p.m., you can get a free scoop of your favorite flavor. Click here to find a participating scoop shop near you.
Free pastry at Starbucks March 23
Want a free pastry? On Tuesday, March 23, you can get it. From 4 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., stop by a participating Starbucks on Free Pastry Day, and they’ll give you a free pastry if you purchase a handcrafted beverage. You’ll need to print out the coupon or show it on your handheld device.
