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Janine Dorsey

Janine is a 20-year veteran journalist who puts her sleuthing skills to use unearthing deals and discounts for families in the Tampa Bay area. Raising her own two daughters has taught her that some of the best things in life are “free” but not necessarily “cheap.”

Gayle Guyardo

Gayle Guyardo co-anchors “News Channel 8 Today” weekday mornings with Rod Carter. She does a special segment, “Ways to save today,” each Monday between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Gayle is a third generation Tampa native and a graduate of Auburn University. She and her husband Mark raise four little girls - Katie, Lindsay, Ali and Ella.

Richard Mullins

The Tampa Tribune’s retail reporter, Richard Mullins writes about consumer trends and everything you buy at the mall, grocery stores and restaurants. He believes credit cards are the window to our souls. And yes, he gets paid to wander the mall for work.

Debbie Swartz

Debbie, a 20-year veteran journalist, can typically be found at the end of Target aisles looking at clearance items. She’s also been known to send one her young daughters through the checkout lane to redeem a coupon.

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Free admission to Legoland for world record event

Posted May 22, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 22, 2012 at 02:04 PM

On Thursday, May 24, Legoland Florida will attempt to break the record for the largest number of beach balls simultaneously thrown in the air.

To reach this goal, Legoland is offering free admission to the first 400 guests in line at the main entrance at 9 a.m.

Those guests will also recieve free admission to the new Legoland Water Park, a free T-shirt and beach ball.

For more information, visit florida.legoland.com.

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Free school physicals for student athletes

Posted May 21, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 22, 2012 at 10:19 AM

The Hillsborough County Back to School Coalition is offering free sports physicals for all Hillsborough County student athletes.

On June 2, football players only are invited to make an appointment for a free physical at D1 Westchase Sports Medicine, 6918 Gunn Highway Suite C, Tampa. Appointments are offered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on that day only. Call (813) 443-3048 to make an appointment or for more information.

A second day, Aug. 4, is offered for athletes of all other sports to make an appointment for a free physical from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Free summer reading program for Clearwater kids

Posted May 18, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM

The Clearwater Public Library system will participate in a free “Dream Big Read!” summer reading program for school-age children.

Kickoffs for the program are scheduled the second week in June and are followed by weekly enrichment programs. Activities include nature and science demonstrations, magic shows, dance performances, professional storytellers, origami and more. In addition, participants read books and weekly prizes are awarded to those who report their reading accomplishments.

Parents can sign up their children to participate at these locations: Countryside, Tuesday, June 12; East, Saturday, June 9; Main, Monday, June 11; and North Greenwood, Tuesday, June 12.

All programs are at 2 p.m.

Branch programs and days vary and are titled accordingly: Countryside, “Terrific Tuesdays;” East, “Wacky Wednesdays;” Main, “Magnificent Mondays;” and North Greenwood, “Tremendous Tuesdays.”

For information on individual branch programs, call (727) 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.

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$5 photobook offer through end of month

Posted May 17, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Do you use Instagram?

Right now, until May 31, you can create a photobook of Instagram shots for only $5, with free shipping.

Just install the My Kodak Moments app for Facebook and follow the prompts to get started.

The 5” x 7” photo book includes 14 pages and is printed on archival quality paper. Using Instagram shots will lend an old-timey feel to the project, but other photos you have posted on your Facebook page could be used, too.

Could be a great present for dad with Father’s Day just around the corner!

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Free teen fitness for summer

Posted May 17, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 17, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Once again, Lifestyle Family Fitness will offer free teen memberships to help kids keep in shape over the summer.

Through Aug. 15, teens ages 12 - 17 can enjoy access to any LFF club all day on weekends and until 4 p.m. on weekdays, participate in group fitness classes, participate in strength and cardio clinics and more for free.

Teens must bring a parent on their first visit to the club to sign up.

For more info, visit lff.com/teen.

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