The International Food Club's Cafe and Bakery (4300-A L.B. McLeod Road) has many healthy and unique food options to choose from. Buy Local Orlando consumers receive a gourmet wrap for only $5 with this coupon now through July 5, 2010. Wrap options include Greek gyro, chicken or beef kabob, roast beef, turkey, Italian and more. Your Buy Local Orlando card must be presented at time of purchase.

Magic Auto Spa (618 West Church Street) is kicking off the summer with a splash. Now through the end of June, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 20% off any All-Star Car Wash.

Call 407.802.9099 or visit orlandomagicautospa.com for more information.

Inventory Reduction Sale at Sounds For Fun Karaoke Store

Sounds For Fun Karaoke Store (824 Lake Baldwin Lane) is having an inventory-reduction sale now through June 30, 2010. Hundreds of karaoke discs have been reduced to $6 and all other music is 20% off.  Come in soon for the best selection.

Looking for a way to add some fun to your Independence Day celebration?  Rent a karaoke system from Sounds for Fun Karaoke Store. 

Call 407.380.9889 for more information.  

Half-off Luxurious Spa Facials at Tarapy 4-Skin

Now through June 30, 2010, Tarapy 4-Skin (901 East Washington Street, Suite 3) is extending a special offer to Buy Local Orlando consumers: half-off luxurious spa facials ($80 value). Relax and enjoy a pampering organic and natural facial treatment in Tarapy 4-Skin’s private studio in Thornton Park.

Call 407.951.1343 for more information or to make an appointment. 

Come see what’s poppin’ at Kernel Encore Gourmet Popcorn Shop (601 North Primrose Drive). With nearly 50 popcorn flavors prepared daily and 200 recipes available for advanced special order, Kernel Encore offers something for everyone. Try some favorites like the confetti, caramel, white cheddar or the house variety.

Show your Buy Local Orlando card and receive 10% off your popcorn purchase. Kernel Encore Gourmet Popcorn Shop is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Call 407.897.7022 for more information.

Free Beer or Wine with Lunch at Graffiti Junktion

Voted “Best Burger in Orlando,” Graffiti Junktion (900 East Washington Street) is located in the heart of Thornton Park. With its colorful ambience, cold beers and great American burgers, Graffiti Junktion is a local neighborhood gem with incredible daily specials.  

Buy Local Orlando consumers receive a free pint of draft beer or glass of house wine with a paid lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 

Each Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.  Each Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., enjoy happy hour specials including $3 drinks, $2 draft beers and $3 glasses of wine.  Starting Fridays at 5 p.m., Graffiti Junktion offers a complimentary food buffet, featuring menu favorites, themed appetizers and hand-carved meat selections for you to sample. 

For more specials, information and a link to Graffiti Junktion’s Facebook page, visit graffitijunktion.com.

Commercial Cleaning Service from Kleen Sheen

Are you happy with your commercial cleaning service?  If your cleaning service is not performing to your satisfaction, call Kleen Sheen.  Throughout the summer, Kleen Sheen will match what Buy Local Orlando members currently pay for cleaning service and offer an additional 10% percent discount. 

Call Steve Rosinski at 407.325.3361 for more information.

Free Printer Upgrade or Digital Signage Display from ABP

ABP, a leader in point-of-sale technology for the hospitality industry is offering a summer kick-off special of a free thermal printer or upgrade to point-of-sale digital signage display with the purchase of any point-of-sale system for your restaurant. Offer expires June 30, 2010 and is not valid with any other special offer or discount.

Call 407.422.7437 or email sales@abp-pos.com for more information.

Unlimited Golf at Dubsdread

At Dubsdread, Buy Local Orlando consumers can take advantage of unlimited golf for $1299 for the entire year. Click here for more details or call 407.246.2551 ext. 232.

Free Drink With Purchase of a Ticket at Plaza Theater

The Plaza Theatre (425 North Bumby Avenue) is becoming Orlando’s premiere concert venue. As a thank you to its supporters and an incentive to those who have yet to visit the Plaza Theatre, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive one free drink per ticket purchased now through June 30, 2010. Redeem your free drink by showing your Buy Local Orlando card at the will call window.  

Visit theplazatheatre.com for more information on upcoming shows and events.

Get In Shape with Discounts at TV Fitness Pros

TV Fitness Pros Personal Training Studio (1005 Virginia Drive) is offering one free group fitness class and 10% off your first month of one-on-one personal training to all Buy Local Orlando consumers, now through July 31, 2010.

TV Fitness Pros, owned and operated by Tony Vargas, has recently expanded its professionally-designed studio to accommodate small group fitness classes. With some of the most educated and skilled professionals in the industry, TV Fitness Pros creates custom programs for clients, drawing on extensive education and experience in fields such as kinesiology, sports psychology and athletic training.

Call 407-704-7892 or visit tvfitnesspros.com for more information.

Summer Camp is Fun Again with Showcase Acting Studio

Showcase Acting Studio (1595 Meeting Place) is offering Buy Local Orlando consumers a great deal for summer. Present your Buy Local Orlando card when registering your children for Showcase’s summer camp program to receive $50 off each week. The camp is offered to children ages 5 to 17 and runs from June 14 through August 6 and includes themes like "Mad for Musicals," "Classical Movie Re-Do: The Goonies," and "Movie Star Mystery.” Showcase also offers classes in scene study, commercials, improv and monologues year-round.

Visit showcaseactingstudio.com for more information.

Fathers Eat Free at Bento on Father's Day

Father's eat free at Bento (151 South Orange Avenue) on Father's Day when accompanied with their family. Show your Buy Local Orlando card when making your meal purchase and your dad can select one of the following for free: bento box, sushi roll, sashimi bowl, noodle bowl, noodle soup bowl or rice bowl. Offer valid at Downtown Orlando Bento location only.

Visit bentocafesushi.com for more information.  

BedFresh by Acme Cleaners Donates 2,500 Pillows to Central Florida Infantry Deployed Overseas

Buy Local Orlando member, Acme Cleaners (204 East Ridgewood Drive and 600 North Westmoreland Drive), has operated their dry cleaning business in Orlando since 1928. Their bedding division, BedFresh, sterilizes and deep cleans bedding and feather pillows.  BedFresh will be donating 2,500 pillows to a Florida National Guard infantry, who were recently deployed to Kuwait.
 
After being deployed to Kuwait, Randy Parham discovered that while having cleaned so many pillows as a manager at BedFresh, he would not actually be issued a pillow while serving overseas.
 
As it turns out, this is nothing new. Pillows are not exactly standard issue for military men and women overseas. Service men and women utilize backpacks or makeshift pillows instead. Luckily for Randy’s 53rd Infantry Brigade, his grandfather has decided to do something about it.
 
“Being in the pillow business, so to speak, I was unaware that soldiers didn’t receive pillows as part of their equipment” says Jim Parham, grandfather of Randy and owner of BedFresh.  As a result, BedFresh will begin donating the pillows this month to Pillows for Patriots, a non-profit organization that manufactures pillows and donates them to military personnel overseas. “They’re a great organization and the pillows go directly where they’re needed.”
 
Acme Cleaners and BedFresh is accepting donations at their Downtown and College Park locations and via their website in hopes of donating at least 2,500 pillows to the Pillows for Patriots organization.

For additional information on BedFresh’s involvement with Pillows for Patriots, visit www.bedfresh.com.

Home Décor and More at Lightstyle of Orlando

Lightstyle of Orlando (1155 North Orange Avenue) located on Lake Ivanhoe, is the place to shop for all of your lighting needs, décor items, accent furniture, framed art, mirrors, ceiling fans and much more.  A trained and superior staff of sales consultants  provides you with helpful and knowledgeable service. Lightstyle of Orlando provides design and decorating expertise to help create a look that reflects your lifestyle and individualism. 

During the month of June, Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to bring in this article to receive an extra 25% off any one item.  Clearance, sale items and gift cards excluded.

Lightstyle is open seven days a week for your shopping convenience.  For more information including hours of operation and directions, visit lightstyleoforlando.com. 

Rid the Frizz this Summer with a Hair Treatment from Ego Lab

Now, through June 30, 2010, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment with Collagen for just $199 at Ego Lab Salon & Lifestyle Boutique (130 South Orange Avenue).  With results that last for months, Rejuvenol is a revolutionary process that transforms dry and frizzy hair into hair that looks shiny, youthful and resilient. Humidity, rain and perspiration no longer ruin your hairstyle when your hair is treated with Rejuvenol.


Call 407.317.6962 or visit egolabinc.com for more information.

Park and Fly at the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando International Airport Hotel

During the month of June, the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando International Airport (5750 Hazeltine National Drive) is extending to all Buy Local Orlando consumers a special offer of $59 per night plus tax (12.5%). 

The Wingate by Wyndaham Orlando International Airport offers a complimentary, hot American breakfast buffet daily, an evening managers reception Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., complimentary wired and wireless internet and much more. 

In addition, the Wingate offers park and fly for Buy Local Orlando consumers at only $5 per day.  This offer is valid until July 2, 2010 and you must bring your Buy Local Orlando card to receive the discount.  Offer is subject to change and is based on availability. 

Call 407.826.5258 or visit wingateorlandoairport.com for more information.

Park Ave CDs is Bound to Please

Park Ave CDs is more than just music!  Stop by Park Ave CDs (2916 Corrine Drive) and check out their growing selection of books, magazines and graphic novels including classic and contemporary fiction, pop culture, music, literature, graffiti, lifestyle and more.  And while you're there, pick up a concert ticket to any of your favorite Downtown venues including shows at Back Booth, Firestone Live, The Plaza Theatre, The Social and Will's Pub. 

Call 407.447.7275 or visit parkavecds.com for more information.

Hurricane Appliance Tip and Special Offer from Southeast Steel
 
Did you know? Extra freezer space can be used to stockpile drinkable water as part of hurricane preparation plans. Any empty space in your freezer should be used to stockpile jugs and bottles of clean water.  Besides storing drinking water, the frozen bottles of water help the freezer to stay cold longer in the event of a power outage and to run more efficiently in the meantime. Only fill opened, cleaned jugs or bottles two-thirds of the way full when freezing them.
 
Now may be the perfect time to treat yourself to a new freezer for your home. Throughout the month of June, Southeast Steel is offering Buy Local Orlando savings on two popular freezer models: 

• The Frigidaire 13.7 upright freezer is on sale for $399.95
• The Frigidaire 5 cu ft chest freezer is on sale for $149.95

Call 407.423.7654 or visit southeaststeel.net for more information.

Beat the Heat With a Cool Treat from Twisted Bliss

Twisted Bliss Ice Cream (1807 North Orange Avenue) is a fun, friendly, funky walk-up window in the Ivanhoe Village Main Street district serving soft serve ice cream, Italian ice and gelati (a perfect twist of ice cream and Italian ice).   Try Twisted Bliss’ groovy gourmet flavors of Italian ice such as:  KoolAid, Tang, creamsicle, chocolate brownie, vanilla Oreo, Avatar, watermelon, mango black raspberry and much more.  Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 10% off when you show your Buy Local Orlando cards. 

Call 407.484.2653 or visit twistedblissicecream.com for more information.

M&I Bank's Premier Money Market Accounts

M&I Bank (129 East Gore Street) recently launched an exciting new savings product, the new Premier Money Market which offers liquidity and a top rate, making it the place to put your money.

Call Jeremy Pullen, Branch Manager at 407.894.5920 or click here for more information.

Make Your Computer Reliable with Viable Solutions

Do you use a computer? Have you ever needed something from it when it wasn’t available? Have you ever feared losing something very important to you or your business? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then contact Viable Solutions, Inc. (7802 Kingspointe Parkway) and ask about VSI Avail•Able™. Whether you are an individual, family or business of any size, Viable Solutions, Inc. has the solution.

Do you want better, easier, more reliable, completely secure, more accessible, virus-immune email that you can use from anywhere at any time, even when you are not near your computer? Would you like fax capabilities with that? Would you like to retain and access all of your old emails forever no matter what you delete? Do you have a business that has compliance and retention requirements? Then contact Viable Solutions, Inc., and ask about VSI Express•Able™.

Call 407.249.9600 or visit viable-solutions.com for more information.

Need a Career Change?  Get Your Real Estate License at MCT

MCT Real Estate and Mortgage School (MCT School) is known internationally as a prestigious real estate and mortgage school serving the entire Central Florida community.

MCT is authorized by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to teach the required real estate courses to obtain a Florida Real Estate License. The next 63-hour Florida Real Estate Associate Pre-License Course will take place on Saturday, July 10 through Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Call 407.236.0120, email education@mctgroup.us or visit mctmortgageschool.com for more information. Present your Buy Local Orlando card to get a discount on your next class.

Pavlik Chiropractic Accepting New Patients

Do you have a whiplash or sports injury or suffer from back, leg, neck or arm pain? Buy Local Orlando member, Pavlik Chiropractic (2014 South Orange Avenue) is accepting new patients and welcomes many HMO, PPO and major group insurance plans.

Call 407.423.4761or visit pavlikchiropractic.com for more information.

Hotel Adjacent to Amway Arena Acquires New Name

Buy Local Orlando member, Marriott Downtown Orlando Hotel (400 West Livingston Street), is now officially the Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel. The Sheraton Hotel will remain open through reflagging and planned renovations and is now accepting reservations.

Visit sheraton.com for more information.

Aerus Electrolux Offers Wide Range of Services and Products

Aerus Electrolux (4664 East Colonial Drive) repairs all makes and models of vacuums, offers free estimates for all repairs and does not charge if you make the decision not to repair your broken vacuum.  Aerus Electrolux also handles commercial sales and service, offers free pick-up and delivery for all service, parts and new sales. In addition, Aerus sells central vacuum systems with complete installation service in a new or existing home, air purification systems acknowledged as a Class II medical device by the FDA, water systems, allergy products and more.

Call 407.895.0266 for more information.

Digital Media Services at VSG Digital Media

AT VSG Digital Media (5728 Major Boulevard, Suite 275), Buy Local Orlando merchant members receive a special, personalized discount on all CD and DVD duplication services.  

VSG also offers interactive services such as video editing, encoding, website development, database design and programming, flash animation, touch screen kiosks for tradeshows and flip books.  

Contact Leslie Skillman at 407.256.5036 or lskillman@vsginc.net  for more details. Visit vsginc.net for more information.

Have You Been to the Mennello?

The Mennello Museum of American Art (900 East Princeton Street) offers a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures, as well as a beautiful environment to engulf the senses. At the heart of the Museum's showcase is an outstanding permanent collection of paintings by Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). Enriching the Central Florida community through special exhibitions, publications and programs that celebrate outstanding traditional and contemporary American artists has been an integral part of the Museum's mission since its opening November 22, 1998. The Museum's Cunningham collection was generously donated by collectors Marilyn and Michael Mennello of Winter Park, Florida and is currently owned by the City of Orlando.

As always, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive $1 off admission for adults and seniors at the Mennello. Call 407.246.4278 or visit mennellomuseum.com for more information.

Buy Local Orlando member, Hutton Enterprises (6881 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite A3) has been involved in commercial and residential construction for more than 25 years, specializing in commercial tenant improvements for both new and existing commercial buildings. Hutton Enterprises offers a broad range of construction services including:

• General construction
• Code compliance review
• Consulting and design
• Planning, estimating and preconstruction layout
• Obtaining required permits
• Building maintenance

Hutton Enterprises has a strong commitment to quality and customer service and takes pride in operating within approved budgets and meeting scheduled time frames. Hutton’s attention to detail is what separates them from their competitors. Call 407.996.8899 or visit huttonenterprisesinc.com to learn more about Hutton Enterprises.

Get Active and Buy Local Orlando

Get Active Orlando and Buy Local Orlando are teaming up to encourage all Orlando area residents to get outside and get some exercise.  One easy way is to walk or bike to your favorite Buy Local Orlando restaurant, store or business.

Get Active Orlando is a visionary partnership serving the community by inspiring the public to make active and healthy lifestyle changes. Get Active Orlando offers resources, influences policies, shapes our environment and creates programs to benefit individuals and the community. For more information on Get Active Orlando, visit getactiveorlando.com.

Ember (42 West Central Boulevard) is introducing something new and exciting in Downtown Orlando every Wednesday night.  Wednesday Night Fusion is a mixture of live musicians with a DJ live on stage, fusing recorded tracks with live saxophone, flute, drums and various other instruments.  Drink specials run from 10 p.m. until close and include two-for-one premium drinks. 

Visit emberorlando.com for more information.

Paddy Murphy's Summer Special Events Schedule

Paddy Murphy’s (4982 New Broad Street) Summer special events schedule offers something for everyone. 

• Stop by for happy hour, Monday through Friday from 5 to 7p.m. or late night happy hour, Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close to enjoy $2 Miller Lite and $3 well drinks and house wines

• Each Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., Paddy Murphy’s hosts Celtic Wednesdays with drink specials including $3 Guiness, Smithwicks or Harp. Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy entertainment by Irish trio, The Kept Men

• Watch the World Cup at Paddy Murphy’s and enjoy $15 buckets of Heineken and Heineken Light during each game

• Paddy Murphy’s hosts live entertainment each Saturday and Sunday and offers $12 Corona and Corona Light buckets each Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m  

• Sunday, July 3 beginning at 4 p.m., enjoy the Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash hosted by the Baldwin Park Rotary Club and sponsored by Paddy Murphy’s. Enjoy drink and food specials 4 p.m. to close and fireworks at dusk over Lake Baldwin

As always, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 10% off their food purchases at Paddy Murphy’s.

Visit originalpaddymurphys.com for more information.

Minuteman Press - Orange Avenue Grand Opening Celebration

Minuteman Press – Orange Avenue (3150 South Orange Avenue, Suite 103) is now under new management and also in a brand new location. Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to Minuteman Press – Orange Avenue’s grand opening event in conjunction with the African American Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurs Night Out on Thursday, June 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP for the event, visit blackcommerce.org.

For more information on Minuteman Press – Orange Avenue, visit orangeave.minutemanpress.com. Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 20% off their first orders.

Spend Your Summer Mondays at the Museum

The Orange County Regional History Center (65 East Central Bouleavard) is a cool place for family fun this summer. On Mondays, June 14 through August 9, 2010, admission is free for up to four children (ages 12 and under) with one paid adult admission with your Buy Local Orlando card.  This offer is only valid on Mondays and cannot be combined with any other offers. Adult supervision of children is required.

The Orange County Regional History Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.. General admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 60 and up), students and military with identification, $6 for children ages 5 to 12 and children ages 4 and under and members of the Historical Society are free. 

Call 407.836.8500 or visit thehistorycenter.org for more information.   

Watch World Cup Soccer 2010 at Chuck's Restaurant