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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.

Todd Davis

Todd Davis is a photojournalist with News Channel 8’s investigative team. When he’s not tracking down a story, he’s hunting down a good deal.

Michael Egger

Michael Egger, News Channel 8 photojournalist and father of three, gets four Sunday papers delivered so he and his wife can double up coupons on BOGOs. The deals are out there, so let’s find them. He vows never to pay retail.

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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$5 day at the zoo coming soon

Posted Jan 24, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jan 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Mark your calendar for another $5 day at the zoo!

Lowry Park Zoo is offering $5 admission on Sunday, Feb. 19. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free.

The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Because of the high demand for admission on this day, free extra parking is available next to the Tampa Greyhound Track. Free shuttles will run continuously from that lot to the zoo between 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. To reach the parking lot, take I-275 to Exit 49 to Bird Street and go one block east. Park in the indicated areas.

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Discounted Florida Aquarium admission for seniors

Posted Jan 20, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jan 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

The entire month of January is Senior Salute Month at The Florida Aquarium. Seniors (age 60 and over) can visit the attraction for the discounted admission rate of only $10 with complimentary Danish, coffee or tea. The regular price for seniors is $18.95.

A combination ticket is also available for seniors featuring daily admission and the Wild Dolphin Cruise for only $20.

Parking is not included. And the discount is applicable to only seniors and cannot be combined with any other coupon, special event or premium encounter. There are limited boat tickets available for purchase and boat cruise is weather permitting. Please no substitutions for the Danish and coffee or tea (must be redeemed before 4pm).

The aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa and the offer is valid through January 31, 2012.

For more information about the event call (813)273-4000 or visit their site at www.flaquarium.org.

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Free yogurt at kids’ parade

Posted Jan 20, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jan 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Chobani Champions, all natural Greek yogurt made specifically for kids, will be handing out free samples at the Gasparilla kids’ parade tomorrow.

The yogurt comes in four flavors – HoneyNana, VerryBerry, Vanilla Chocolate Chunk and Orange Vanilla. The samples will be 3.5 ounces.

The Chobani Champions Bus will be in the center median along Bayshore Blvd. between Albany and Gunby St.

While we’re on the topic of the Gasparilla Children’s Parade, don’t forget to have good manners!

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Free kid’s ticket to MOSI when you take a survey

Posted Jan 19, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jan 19, 2012 at 02:42 PM

Someone once said “time is money” and they were right.

In this case, the “time” is under a minute and the “money” is the $16.95 you save on a children’s ticket to the Museum of Science and Industry.

Just answer a few survey questions for the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County to score a coupon for a free kid’s admission with purchase of an adult ticket.

The offer is good through March 31.

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