Free Movie Tickets for Lightning Fans 3/31/2012

Remember if the Lightning gets at least two goals in tonight's game YOU WIN!! According to the Lightning's in house game guide when the Lightning scores two goals in a game you can bring your ticket to Kane's Furniture and receive a FREE movie coupon to Muvico. The movie coupon can only be cashed in for free movies Sunday through Thursday!


Go BOLTS!

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club TONIGHT 3/29/12

LADIES NIGHT and KARAOKE show Thursday nights beginning at 9 p.m. at The Chase Club. Ladies drink Free 9pm to 11 and Half Price all night long. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Address is
12129 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

More info on Chase:
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm
Sat and Sun Noon - 8pm
2-4-1 Drafts, Liquor and Wine



The Chase Club is Tampa's best friendly neighborhood cheers bar.

Best of the Bay Happy Hour.

Nightly drink specials

Happy hour 2 pm to 8 seven days a week.

Well over 150 Micro brews and Imports

Games and entertainment for your enjoyment including Golden Tee golf and Silver Strike Bowling

Live acoustic music Friday's from 6pm to late.

Hospitality industry welcome. 20% off for all hospitality industry people. Tuesday nights is Hospitality night and all hospitality workers get 30% off.

Free Groceries at Publix!! 3/29-4/4/12

I love free groceries! Who wouldn't right? There is one place I go every single week when I am looking for free groceries. My favorite store to shop at is Publix and the absolute best website I have found that is just plain awesome at telling you how to get free groceries is Addicted to Saving. Run by Liza Ford, Addicted to Saving tells you not only what is on sale at Publix, but also what coupons are available to match up with the sale prices getting you closer to that awesome FREE deal that couponers and freebie addicts crave!! Rather than just post exactly what Liza posts weekly, I choose to give you a link to her page with all her match-ups. So, check out Addicted to Saving's Publix Deals and Steals (and possible free grocery) post for this week HERE

Free Comedy at Improv TONIGHT 3/28/12

Did you know that IMPROV hosts a free open mic night every Wednesday?

The Tampa IMPROV offers a free Open Mic Night in their Bar every Wednesday night starting at 10:00pm and you must 21 and up to enter (whether you’re performing or just watching).

A sign up sheet will be at the bar at 9:30pm and they accept the first 20 comedians who sign up.

Comics are given up to 5 minutes of on stage (and given a light at 4). A lottery system is used to determine the order in which the performers will go on stage (their name is assigned a number that will be drawn to determine what order they will perform).

IMPROV also runs drink specials and does ticket giveaways during those nights.

For more information, call (813) 864-4000.

Free drinks and Sushi again at Blue Martini TONIGHT! 3/28/12

Did you know that Blue Martini has been offering free sushi and cocktails for ladies each Wednesday?  I didn't until tonight and now that I know I might have to stop by more often.

With the help of Play 98.7 fm each Wednesday from 4-8 ladies get free sushi and a their first drink free.  The best part? Half off cocktails the whole night for ladies and FREE COVER!!!
Does it get better than that? Yes! It does...there are also giveaways for everything from spa treatments to designer handbags to concert tickets!!!  Not to mention the free live show from whoever happens to be playing the Wednesday you stop by.

Free Movie Tickets for Lightning Fans 3/24/2012

Remember if the Lightning gets at least two goals in tonight's game YOU WIN!! According to the Lightning's in house game guide when the Lightning scores two goals in a game you can bring your ticket to Kane's Furniture and receive a FREE movie coupon to Muvico. The movie coupon can only be cashed in for free movies Sunday through Thursday!


Go BOLTS!

Reminder: Tampa Bay Seafood Festival 3/24 & 3/25

 

The Tampa Bay Seafood Festival will be held on 3/24 and 3/25.

FREE Admission to a great event with Food, Drink, Music, and Fun !

The event is sponsored by the Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce and will benefit the Friends of Tampa Recreation - Aquatics Programs

Get more details at http://www.tampabayseafoodfestival.com/

Music
Schedule:

 Saturday:
 10:00am - 12:30pm - KJ and the Ballistics 
 12:45pm - 1:15pm   - Tampa Taiko
 1:30pm - 2:30pm     - JGLB
 2:30pm - 3:00pm     - Tampa Taiko
 3:15pm  - 4:15pm    - JGLB
 4:30pm - 7:30pm     - Bill Wharton and the Ingredients
 8:00pm- 10:30pm    - Les Dudek

 Sunday:
 11:00am - 1:30pm   - Mo' Gravy
 2:00pm - 4:30pm     - The Shakes Society
 5:00pm - 8:00pm     - The Bobby Friss Band

Reminder: Free Concert at Jannus Live TONIGHT 3/23/12

The post below is written by the folks at Jannus Live: 
Friday, March 23 Jannus Live will present the Police Unity Tour Benefit Concert, a free event honoring the city’s fallen police officers — Tom Baitinger, Jeffrey Yaslowitz and David Crawford — who were killed in the line of duty last year. Headlining the show will be one of Tampa Bay’s most popular rock acts, the Greg Billings Band. Also appearing will be Pitbull Toddler, led by Cowhead from the afternoon show on “The Bone” 102.5 FM.

This will be a fundraising event to enable the St. Petersburg Police Department to participate in the 12th annual Police Unity Tour, where in May select members of the force will bicycle 250 miles from Virginia to Washington D.C., culminating in the fallen officers’ names being engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial. The yearly event draws law enforcement participants from around the country.

The initiative will require transportation for the cycling officers and support people to and from Virginia, as well as lodging and other expenses. Event coordinator for the Police Unity Tour Benefit Concert, Dawn Peters, wife of SPPD Officer Robert Peters,says the group needs to raise a minimum of $22,000 to fund the project. “Properly honoring these men is a high priority for all of us, but it takes constantly raising awareness about it,” Peters said. “When we raise awareness, the donations come. It’s that simple.”

The cause is near and dear to Jannus Live managing partner Jeff Knight. “We’re fortunate at Jannus Live to have the means to raise some real money for the Police Unity Tour and put on a great free concert at the same time,” he said. “We expect a major turnout.”

Great Bay Distributors/Budweiser is sponsoring the concert, putting considerable promotional backing behind it. For more information click HERE

Reminder: Free Baby Stuff From Publix!

The Publix Baby Club is a free program for first time mothers that offers freebies, coupons and even a free baby guide to help you raise your child. To sign up for the program visit http://ww.publix.com/babyclub

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club TONIGHT 3/22/12

LADIES NIGHT and KARAOKE show Thursday nights beginning at 9 p.m. at The Chase Club. Ladies drink Free 9pm to 11 and Half Price all night long. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Address is
12129 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

More info on Chase:
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm
Sat and Sun Noon - 8pm
2-4-1 Drafts, Liquor and Wine



The Chase Club is Tampa's best friendly neighborhood cheers bar.

Best of the Bay Happy Hour.

Nightly drink specials

Happy hour 2 pm to 8 seven days a week.

Well over 150 Micro brews and Imports

Games and entertainment for your enjoyment including Golden Tee golf and Silver Strike Bowling

Live acoustic music Friday's from 6pm to late.

Hospitality industry welcome. 20% off for all hospitality industry people. Tuesday nights is Hospitality night and all hospitality workers get 30% off.

Free Movie Tickets for Lightning Fans 3/22/12

Remember if the Lightning gets at least two goals in tonight's game YOU WIN!! According to the Lightning's in house game guide when the Lightning scores two goals in a game you can bring your ticket to Kane's Furniture and receive a FREE movie coupon to Muvico. The movie coupon can only be cashed in for free movies Sunday through Thursday!


Go BOLTS!

Free Comedy at Improv TONIGHT 3/21/12

Did you know that IMPROV hosts a free open mic night every Wednesday?

The Tampa IMPROV offers a free Open Mic Night in their Bar every Wednesday night starting at 10:00pm and you must 21 and up to enter (whether you’re performing or just watching).

A sign up sheet will be at the bar at 9:30pm and they accept the first 20 comedians who sign up.

Comics are given up to 5 minutes of on stage (and given a light at 4). A lottery system is used to determine the order in which the performers will go on stage (their name is assigned a number that will be drawn to determine what order they will perform).

IMPROV also runs drink specials and does ticket giveaways during those nights.

For more information, call (813) 864-4000.

Free drinks and Sushi again at Blue Martini TONIGHT! 3/21/12

Did you know that Blue Martini has been offering free sushi and cocktails for ladies each Wednesday?  I didn't until tonight and now that I know I might have to stop by more often.

With the help of Play 98.7 fm each Wednesday from 4-8 ladies get free sushi and a their first drink free.  The best part? Half off cocktails the whole night for ladies and FREE COVER!!!
Does it get better than that? Yes! It does...there are also giveaways for everything from spa treatments to designer handbags to concert tickets!!!  Not to mention the free live show from whoever happens to be playing the Wednesday you stop by.

Free Movie Tickets for Lightning Fans!

Were you at the Lightning Game last night Monday 3/19/12? Hope you kept your ticket! The Lightning got at least two goals and that means YOU WIN!! According to the Lightning's in house game guide when the Lightning scores two goals in a game you can bring your ticket to Kane's Furniture and receive a FREE movie coupon to Muvico. The movie coupon can only be cashed in for free movies Sunday through Thursday!

The next game is Thursday 03/22/2012. If you are going to the game make sure you keep your ticket if the Lightning gets at least 2 goals!!
Go BOLTS!

FREE Sample of Quaker Oatmeal Squares

 

Get a FREE sample box of Quaker Oatmeal Squares when you "Like" their page on Facebook.Click HERE to visit their page and take advantage of the offer.

Thanks Hey It's Free!

FREE Bloomin’ Onions March 20 at Outback!

March 20th is the official start of spring and at Outback they're going to celebrate by giving away FREE* Bloomin’ Onions®! Just mention to your server that you're there to "Bloom Into Spring". It's a bonzer way to get into the spring of things, and it’s Bloomin’ Free! For more information and to find your Outback location click HERE

Tonight! FREE St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor 3/17/12

Saturday in Ybor City at 8 pm is the FREE St. Patrick's Parade!! come out in green and get beaded while showing your Irish Spirit! For more information click HERE

Reminder: FREE Little Black Dress Party 3/16/12

Little Black Dress Night (LBD) Friday 3/16/12 at 717 South Restaurant and Bar

717 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

Complimentary wine for ladies in LBD from 8 until 10 p.m.

After 10 p.m.: $5 wine, martinis and apps

RSVP on Facebook

Thanks Tampa Bay Blast for telling Tampa Bay Freebies about this event!!!

You may want to consider using Cab Plus at (813)288-8888 for your car  service.  Please drink responsibly, do not drink and drive!

Free Women & Teen Car Care Clinic TOMORROW 3/17/12

New Hope Auto and Truck is hosting a FREE Women and Teen Car Care Clinic on Saturday, March, 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The class will be held at the Sonic located at 7725 49th Street N in Pinellas Park. Register for it HERE

The car care clinic will be informational and hands on. The class will cover general maintenance items such as:

• Checking Fluids
• Belts
• Hoses and Tires
• Vehicles' scheduled maintenance
• keeping a maintenance log

1/2 the time is in the classroom, and 1/2 the time is looking at each participants vehicle. Handouts are provided by the national car care council.

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! 3/16

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

FREE St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor- Saturday 3/17/12

Saturday in Ybor City at 8 pm is the FREE St. Patrick's Parade!! come out in green and get beaded while showing your Irish Spirit! For more information click HERE

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club TONIGHT 3/15/12

LADIES NIGHT and KARAOKE show Thursday nights beginning at 9 p.m. at The Chase Club. Ladies drink Free 9pm to 11 and Half Price all night long. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Address is
12129 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

More info on Chase:
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm
Sat and Sun Noon - 8pm
2-4-1 Drafts, Liquor and Wine



The Chase Club is Tampa's best friendly neighborhood cheers bar.

Best of the Bay Happy Hour.

Nightly drink specials

Happy hour 2 pm to 8 seven days a week.

Well over 150 Micro brews and Imports

Games and entertainment for your enjoyment including Golden Tee golf and Silver Strike Bowling

Live acoustic music Friday's from 6pm to late.

Hospitality industry welcome. 20% off for all hospitality industry people. Tuesday nights is Hospitality night and all hospitality workers get 30% off.

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! 3/15/12

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

Tampa Bay Seafood Festival 3/24 & 3/25 FREE!!!

 

The Tampa Bay Seafood Festival will be held on 3/24 and 3/25.

FREE Admission to a great event with Food, Drink, Music, and Fun !

The event is sponsored by the Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce and will benefit the Friends of Tampa Recreation - Aquatics Programs

Get more details at http://www.tampabayseafoodfestival.com/

Music
Schedule:

 Saturday:
 10:00am - 12:30pm - KJ and the Ballistics 
 12:45pm - 1:15pm   - Tampa Taiko
 1:30pm - 2:30pm     - JGLB
 2:30pm - 3:00pm     - Tampa Taiko
 3:15pm  - 4:15pm    - JGLB
 4:30pm - 7:30pm     - Bill Wharton and the Ingredients
 8:00pm- 10:30pm    - Les Dudek

 Sunday:
 11:00am - 1:30pm   - Mo' Gravy
 2:00pm - 4:30pm     - The Shakes Society
 5:00pm - 8:00pm     - The Bobby Friss Band

Free Concert at Jannus Live 3/23/12

The post below is written by the folks at Jannus Live: 

Friday, March 23 Jannus Live will present the Police Unity Tour Benefit Concert, a free event honoring the city’s fallen police officers — Tom Baitinger, Jeffrey Yaslowitz and David Crawford — who were killed in the line of duty last year. Headlining the show will be one of Tampa Bay’s most popular rock acts, the Greg Billings Band. Also appearing will be Pitbull Toddler, led by Cowhead from the afternoon show on “The Bone” 102.5 FM.

This will be a fundraising event to enable the St. Petersburg Police Department to participate in the 12th annual Police Unity Tour, where in May select members of the force will bicycle 250 miles from Virginia to Washington D.C., culminating in the fallen officers’ names being engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial. The yearly event draws law enforcement participants from around the country.

The initiative will require transportation for the cycling officers and support people to and from Virginia, as well as lodging and other expenses. Event coordinator for the Police Unity Tour Benefit Concert, Dawn Peters, wife of SPPD Officer Robert Peters,says the group needs to raise a minimum of $22,000 to fund the project. “Properly honoring these men is a high priority for all of us, but it takes constantly raising awareness about it,” Peters said. “When we raise awareness, the donations come. It’s that simple.”

The cause is near and dear to Jannus Live managing partner Jeff Knight. “We’re fortunate at Jannus Live to have the means to raise some real money for the Police Unity Tour and put on a great free concert at the same time,” he said. “We expect a major turnout.”

Great Bay Distributors/Budweiser is sponsoring the concert, putting considerable promotional backing behind it. For more information click HERE

Free Women & Teen Car Care Clinic 3/17/12

New Hope Auto and Truck is hosting a FREE Women and Teen Car Care Clinic on Saturday, March, 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The class will be held at the Sonic located at 7725 49th Street N in Pinellas Park. Register for it HERE

The car care clinic will be informational and hands on. The class will cover general maintenance items such as:

• Checking Fluids
• Belts
• Hoses and Tires
• Vehicles' scheduled maintenance
• keeping a maintenance log

1/2 the time is in the classroom, and 1/2 the time is looking at each participants vehicle. Handouts are provided by the national car care council.

Free drinks and Sushi again at Blue Martini TONIGHT! 3/14/12

Did you know that Blue Martini has been offering free sushi and cocktails for ladies each Wednesday?  I didn't until tonight and now that I know I might have to stop by more often.

With the help of Play 98.7 fm each Wednesday from 4-8 ladies get free sushi and a their first drink free.  The best part? Half off cocktails the whole night for ladies and FREE COVER!!!
Does it get better than that? Yes! It does...there are also giveaways for everything from spa treatments to designer handbags to concert tickets!!!  Not to mention the free live show from whoever happens to be playing the Wednesday you stop by.

Free Comedy at Improv TONIGHT 3/14/12

Did you know that IMPROV hosts a free open mic night every Wednesday?

The Tampa IMPROV offers a free Open Mic Night in their Bar every Wednesday night starting at 10:00pm and you must 21 and up to enter (whether you’re performing or just watching).

A sign up sheet will be at the bar at 9:30pm and they accept the first 20 comedians who sign up.

Comics are given up to 5 minutes of on stage (and given a light at 4). A lottery system is used to determine the order in which the performers will go on stage (their name is assigned a number that will be drawn to determine what order they will perform).

IMPROV also runs drink specials and does ticket giveaways during those nights.

For more information, call (813) 864-4000.

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! TODAY 3/14/12

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

TODAY: Free Food at Pollo Tropical 3/14/12

This article was originally posted HERE

Donate an old cell phone and get a free shrimp or chicken quesadilla wrap on Wednesday, March 14, from 10:30 a.m. until closing at all company-owned Florida Pollo Tropical restaurants.
There is no limit on the number of phones customers can donate or the number of wraps they can receive – each phone is good for a free wrap.  The phones do not have to be in working order. They simply need to have a battery.  All makes and models are accepted.

The program is called “Handhelds for Handhelds” and was created by Pollo Tropical to help Women In Distress collect cell phones that they refurbish so those in distress may dial “911” to receive assistance. Mobile phones that cannot be refurbished are recycled for parts to help fund Women in Distress programs and services. 

The hot pressed wraps feature a choice of shrimp or chicken with melted cheddar jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chipotle dressing - all on an 8.5-inch flatbread that is finished on the grill press.
For more information, or to find a location nearest you, visit www.pollotropical.com.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free & Cheap Blog.

TOMORROW: Free Food at Pollo Tropical 3/14/12

This article was originally posted HERE

Donate an old cell phone and get a free shrimp or chicken quesadilla wrap on Wednesday, March 14, from 10:30 a.m. until closing at all company-owned Florida Pollo Tropical restaurants.
There is no limit on the number of phones customers can donate or the number of wraps they can receive – each phone is good for a free wrap.  The phones do not have to be in working order. They simply need to have a battery.  All makes and models are accepted.

The program is called “Handhelds for Handhelds” and was created by Pollo Tropical to help Women In Distress collect cell phones that they refurbish so those in distress may dial “911” to receive assistance. Mobile phones that cannot be refurbished are recycled for parts to help fund Women in Distress programs and services. 

The hot pressed wraps feature a choice of shrimp or chicken with melted cheddar jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chipotle dressing - all on an 8.5-inch flatbread that is finished on the grill press.
For more information, or to find a location nearest you, visit www.pollotropical.com.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free & Cheap Blog.

Free Networking Happy Hour TODAY 3/13/12

The Tampa Bay Business Journal is hosting a free BizMix/Tech Tuesday networking happy hour at the Tampa Convention Center's Outdoor Sail Pavilion following its 2012 BizTech Innovation Summit. (The Summit is not free to attend- see details below.)

The BizMix/Tech Tuesday networking happy hour is free to attend and includes one free drink and light appetizers. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Tampa Convention Center is located at 306 East Jackson Street in Tampa.

To register for this event click HERE

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The 2012 BizTech Innovation Summit is $80 per person and includes a moderated panel discussion during the luncheon and admission into the Technology Expo following the awards program.For more information on the BizTech Innovation Summit click HERE

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! 3/13/12

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! 3/12/12

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

Reminder: Free Comedy Show at Chase in Westchase 3/10/12

The Chase Club in Westchase is hosting a free comedy Saturday night, March, 10 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

Grab your pals and come spend the evening with Chase Club. They will have $3 craft beers and $5 Martini's during the show.

More Info HERE and below:
Show up early to make sure you have a seat for this one.

Chase Club is located at the corner of Countryway Blvd and Linebaugh Ave next to Publix.

Address is
12129 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626


More info on Chase:
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm
Sat & Sun Noon - 8pm
2-4-1 Drafts, Liquor and Wine


Thursday Nights Ladies Night

The Chase Club is Tampa's best friendly neighborhood cheers bar.

Best of the Bay Happy Hour.

Nightly drink specials

Happy hour 2 pm to 8 7 days a week.

Well over 150 Micro brews and Imports

Games and entertainment for your enjoyment including Golden Tee golf and Silver Strike Bowling

Tampa Bay's best rated Karaoke show every Thursday Night beginning a 9:30 PM and Ladies Night. Ladies drink FREE from 9Pm to 11 and half price the rest of the night.

Live acoustic music Friday's from 6pm to late.

Hospitality industry welcome. 20% off for all hospitality industry people. Tuesday nights is Hospitality night and all hospitality workers get 30% off.

Reminder: Free Movie Day in Gulfport on Saturday 3/10/12

Free Family Movie Day
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.
Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.
(Enter on the 27th Ave. parking lot)

Contact: 727-893-1074

Enjoy free movies with the kids on Saturday, March 10, starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Francis Purdy Friends Room.
The movies this month are The Smurfs (PG - 2011) and Real Steel (PG13 – 2011).
Free popcorn is provided by the Library!

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club TONIGHT 3/8/12

LADIES NIGHT and KARAOKE show Thursday nights beginning at 9 p.m. at The Chase Club. Ladies drink Free 9pm to 11 and Half Price all night long. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Address is
12129 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

More info on Chase:
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm
Sat and Sun Noon - 8pm
2-4-1 Drafts, Liquor and Wine



The Chase Club is Tampa's best friendly neighborhood cheers bar.

Best of the Bay Happy Hour.

Nightly drink specials

Happy hour 2 pm to 8 seven days a week.

Well over 150 Micro brews and Imports

Games and entertainment for your enjoyment including Golden Tee golf and Silver Strike Bowling

Live acoustic music Friday's from 6pm to late.

Hospitality industry welcome. 20% off for all hospitality industry people. Tuesday nights is Hospitality night and all hospitality workers get 30% off.

Reminder: Free Boat Show 3/9-11/2012

The Tampa Bay Times is hosting a FREE Boat Show at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, March 9 through March 11

Details from the site below:

ADMISSION: FREE! - $5.00 for Parking
Friday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ahoy Mates! This is the boating sales event of the season. Chart your course toTropicana Field on March 9, 10 and 11. The Tampa Bay Boat Show is a grand event showcasing area boat dealers and manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies... great accessories too. This three-day sales event offers a great way to see and compare all available makes and models in one location. The main floor will be filled with new boats, trailers, docking and safety equipment and many outdoor-related exhibits!

You won't believe the selection of boats on display from large to small... too many makes and models to list them all! Millions of dollars of boating inventory...All IN ONE LOCATION. Area lenders will be on hand offering low show financing rates. You could be on the water before the weekend is over.

 The event is open to the public. Admission is free

Get more information on this event HERE

Free Groceries at Publix!! 3/8-3/14

I love free groceries! Who wouldn't right? There is one place I go every single week when I am looking for free groceries. My favorite store to shop at is Publix and the absolute best website I have found that is just plain awesome at telling you how to get free groceries is Addicted to Saving. Run by Liza Ford, Addicted to Saving tells you not only what is on sale at Publix, but also what coupons are available to match up with the sale prices getting you closer to that awesome FREE deal that couponers and freebie addicts crave!! Rather than just post exactly what Liza posts weekly, I choose to give you a link to her page with all her match-ups. So, check out Addicted to Saving's Publix Deals and Steals (and possible free grocery) post for this week HERE

Free drinks and Sushi again at Blue Martini TONIGHT! 3/7/12

Did you know that Blue Martini has been offering free sushi and cocktails for ladies each Wednesday?  I didn't until tonight and now that I know I might have to stop by more often.

With the help of Play 98.7 fm each Wednesday from 4-8 ladies get free sushi and a their first drink free.  The best part? Half off cocktails the whole night for ladies and FREE COVER!!!
Does it get better than that? Yes! It does...there are also giveaways for everything from spa treatments to designer handbags to concert tickets!!!  Not to mention the free live show from whoever happens to be playing the Wednesday you stop by.

Free Comedy at Improv TONIGHT 3/7/12

Did you know that IMPROV hosts a free open mic night every Wednesday?

The Tampa IMPROV offers a free Open Mic Night in their Bar every Wednesday night starting at 10:00pm and you must 21 and up to enter (whether you’re performing or just watching).

A sign up sheet will be at the bar at 9:30pm and they accept the first 20 comedians who sign up.

Comics are given up to 5 minutes of on stage (and given a light at 4). A lottery system is used to determine the order in which the performers will go on stage (their name is assigned a number that will be drawn to determine what order they will perform).

IMPROV also runs drink specials and does ticket giveaways during those nights.

For more information, call (813) 864-4000.

FREE Kids Activities at IKEA!! Several Dates Available

IKEA offers free fun, food for kids
Posted Mar 2, 2012 by Janine Dorsey...See original post HERE

IKEA, the innovative and inexpensive furniture store, also has innovative and free kids activities.
IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy features free activities, free meals and a free IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy T-shirt for kids under 12 years old.

Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11 a.m., then repeat at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The scheduled activities include “cooking,” crafts and more.  Parents take note, several of these dates fall during the Hillsborough County spring break and would be an excellent way to entertain the kids on a dime!


March 12 - Welcome spring in Swedish style by making Påskris (twigs decorated with colorful feathers).
March 13 - Meet McGruff the Crime Dog and learn safety tips from Tampa Police Department.
March 14 - Create your own flower with craft supplies.
March 15 - Celebrate spring—create a dessert blooming with edible delights.
March 16 - Make a shamrock shaped puzzle for luck all year.
April 6 -  Decorate Easter eggs.
May 28 - Make a flag for Memorial Day.

For more information, visit their website.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

Free Networking Happy Hour Tuesday 3/13/12

The Tampa Bay Business Journal is hosting a free BizMix/Tech Tuesday networking happy hour at the Tampa Convention Center's Outdoor Sail Pavilion following its 2012 BizTech Innovation Summit. (The Summit is not free to attend- see details below.)

The BizMix/Tech Tuesday networking happy hour is free to attend and includes one free drink and light appetizers. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Tampa Convention Center is located at 306 East Jackson Street in Tampa.

To register for this event click HERE

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The 2012 BizTech Innovation Summit is $80 per person and includes a moderated panel discussion during the luncheon and admission into the Technology Expo following the awards program.For more information on the BizTech Innovation Summit click HERE

Free Food at Pollo Tropical 3/14/12

This article was originally posted HERE

Donate an old cell phone and get a free shrimp or chicken quesadilla wrap on Wednesday, March 14, from 10:30 a.m. until closing at all company-owned Florida Pollo Tropical restaurants.
There is no limit on the number of phones customers can donate or the number of wraps they can receive – each phone is good for a free wrap.  The phones do not have to be in working order. They simply need to have a battery.  All makes and models are accepted.

The program is called “Handhelds for Handhelds” and was created by Pollo Tropical to help Women In Distress collect cell phones that they refurbish so those in distress may dial “911” to receive assistance. Mobile phones that cannot be refurbished are recycled for parts to help fund Women in Distress programs and services. 

The hot pressed wraps feature a choice of shrimp or chicken with melted cheddar jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chipotle dressing - all on an 8.5-inch flatbread that is finished on the grill press.
For more information, or to find a location nearest you, visit www.pollotropical.com.

For more freebies from TBO read the Free and Cheap Blog.

Free Movie Day in Gulfport on Saturday 3/10/12

Free Family Movie Day
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.
Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.
(Enter on the 27th Ave. parking lot)

Contact: 727-893-1074

Enjoy free movies with the kids on Saturday, March 10, starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Francis Purdy Friends Room.
The movies this month are The Smurfs (PG - 2011) and Real Steel (PG13 – 2011).
Free popcorn is provided by the Library!

Reminder: Free Women's Expo Tomorrow! Saturday 3/3/12

There is a free women's expo being held at The Coliseum on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Coliseum is located at 535 Fourth Ave. N. in downtown St. Petersburg

See details from their website below:

The Coliseum - Downtown, St. Petersburg

Saturday, March 3, 2012 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free admission • Free Parking

It is time to take a break and have a little fun. Get refreshed and rejuvenated at the Tampa Bay Women’s Expo! Enjoy a relaxed event atmosphere where it is all about you. Enjoy a day of information and tips from local wellness experts. Attend a seminar series featuring special sessions on topics for today’s woman. And take part in special screenings held throughout the day. Have a little fun and look for new ways to improve your lifestyle. Join in the fun at the Tampa Bay Women’s Expo, presented by HCA Hospitals, Edward White Hospital, Largo Medical Center,Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital and the Tampa Bay Times.

Get even more information HERE