Sparky’s Pet Salon Discount

With this coupon, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 25% off at Sparky’s Pet Salon (145 East Pine Street) through July 31, 2010.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 407.864.0015.

Mike's Italian Ice (4546 South Semoran Boulevard) offers delicious homemade Italian ice, gelati, ice cream, gelato, ice cream cakes and more. Located in the Shoppes of Semoran, Mike’s Italian Ice serves the finest and most irresistible soft ice cream in more than 25 flavors homemade daily.  Stop by Mike’s Italian Ice today for a free sample of your favorite homemade flavors. Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to find and “like” Mike’s on Facebook and you’ll receive free Italian ice on your birthday. For more information, call 407.658.4453 or visit mikesitalianice.com.

Dollar Deals at the Sonesta Hotel Downtown Happy Hour

Plan your next social or special event at the Sonesta Hotel Downtown Orlando (60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard), and Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 10% off. In addition, Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to enjoy happy hour daily from 5 pm to 8 pm and receive $1 draft beer and $1 hors d’oeuvres. Call 407.313.6021 or visit sonesta.com for more information.

Day-to-day and Professional Makeup Specials at N'styl Performance

Throughout the month of May at N’styl Performance (4632 Millenia Plaza Way), Buy Local Orlando consumers can take advantage of buy-one get-one free specials on mineral-based powders, blushes and brush assortments. N’styl carries day-to-day, stage and theatrical makeup lines including JAM Cosmetics, Splash, Paradise, Mehron and Graftobian.  They also feature eye shimmers and glitters in every color.  For more information, call 407.345.9441.

At Nora's Lake Ivanhoe Wine and Cigars (1407 North Orange Avenue), Buy Local Orlando consumers receive $1 off any bottle of white wine $10 or less or $2 off any bottle of white wine $10.50 or more throughout the month of May.  For more information, call 407.447.5885. 

Move In To Your Dream Home From Park Square Homes

During the months of May and June, Park Square Homes will pay Buy Local Orlando consumers up to $1,000 towards your moving expenses when you move into your new Park Square Home.  Take the financial stress out of moving and let Park Square Homes worry about it. For more information about Park Square Homes, call 407.529.3031 or visit parksquarehomes.com. 

Prepare For Hurricane Season with Storm Stoppers® 

Get ready for the 2010 hurricane season by preparing your home with Storm Stoppers® The Plywood Alternative® window protection products.  May 15 through June 12, Storm Stoppers® is offering Buy Local Orlando consumers a 6.5% discount.  For more information or to request a quote, call 407.423.5959 or visit plywoodalternative.com. 

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 special orders, Kernel Encore offers something for everyone. Try the “Hot Wings and Ranch” flavor for a savory sensation or the irresistible blue and white “Magic Stuff” to support the Orlando Magic as they continue their playoff run. 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 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 407.897.7022.

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.  Each Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm, enjoy happy hour specials including $3 drinks, $2 draft beers and $3 glasses of wine.  Starting Fridays at 5 pm, Graffiti Junktion offers a complimentary food buffet, featuring menu favorites, themed appetizers and hand-carved meat selections for you to sample. 

Each Wednesday from 5 pm to 9 pm, Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to enjoy “ReJuicinate” which includes unlimited wine and free cheese fondue for just $10.  Buy Local Orlando consumers also receive a free pint of draft beer or glass of house wine with a paid lunch Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm. For more specials, information and a link to Graffiti Junktion’s Facebook page, visit graffitijunktion.com.

Free Sake at Ichiban

Come to Ichiban Japanese Restaurant (19 South Orange Avenue) for “Happy Hour Sushi,” Monday through Friday 5:30 pm to 7 pm and enjoy $2 sushi, $3 rolls and $3 drinks. Buy Local Orlando consumers receive a free small sake with the purchase of an entrée.  For more information, call 407.423.2688 or visit orlandoichiban.com.

Discounted Hair Care at Hero’s Hair Design

At Hero’s Hair Design (3344 Curry Ford Road), consumers receive hair care services such as color and highlights from a Dominican stylist with more than 30 years of experience.  Located two blocks east of Crystal Lake Drive in the Curry Ford Plaza, Hero’s Hair Design is a brand-new, family-owned and operated salon.  Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 30% off their first visit and 10% off on returning visits.  Call 786.970.0601 to make an appointment today.

Flooring Discounts at US Design Source

At US Design Source (1550 Vassar Street), Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 10% off entire wood, carpet, tile, stone and area rug purchases valued at $500 or more.  Call 407.999.5210 or click here for more information.

Buy-one, Get-one Half-off Car Detailing at VehicleSpa

Throughout the month of May, VehicleSpa (1104 Atlanta Avenue) is offering a buy-one, get-one half-off special to Buy Local Orlando consumers.  With the purchase of one Mini Detail, you will receive 50% off a second Mini Detail, redeemable throughout the month of May. Call 407.999.9094 or visit vehiclespa.com to book your appointment or for more information.

Half-off Luxurious Spa Facials at Tarapy 4-Skin

Now through June 30, 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. For more information or to make an appointment, call 407.951.1343. 

$100 Off Security Deposit at Lake Ivanhoe Shores Apartments

Lake Ivanhoe Shores Apartments (1730 Gurtler Court) offers large vintage one and two bedroom apartments with great views of Downtown and Lake Ivanhoe, hardwood floors or berber carpet, tiled bathrooms, windows in every room and private dining rooms. Lake Ivanhoe Shores Apartments is located near Ivanhoe Village, less than five minutes from Downtown, I-4 and 408. Dogs are welcome.  Show your Buy Local Orlando card to receive $100 off your deposit. For more information, call 407.898.9251 or email lakeivanhoe@pmiflorida.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 month of May, Kleen Sheen will match what you currently pay for your cleaning service and offer an additional 10% percent discount.  For more information, call Steve Rosinski at 407.325.3361.

Hotel Accommodations in Your Backyard

Do you have friends or family visiting this summer?  Do you want to plan a mini-getaway, but don’t have time to travel? Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to take advantage of the following special rates and offers available at participating hotel members:

·         Rates from $79 to $169 valid now through December 2010 at Residence Inn Orlando Airport, SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport or Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport. 

·         Now through January 2011, receive a $25 Office Depot gift card or credit for the school of your choice to purchase supplies with any two-night stay or more at Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Airport. 

For more information, visit each hotel’s website as follows:

·         Residence Inn Orlando Airport 

·         Springhill Suites

·         Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport

·         Hampton Inn

·         Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Airport

Free Chiropractic Exam at Park Lake Health and Wellness

Throughout the month of May, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive a free consultation and chiropractic exam compliments of Dr. Bret Scheuplein at Park Lake Health and Wellness (300 East Colonial Drive).  Call 407.839.1045 to schedule an appointment or click here for more information.

20^th Anniversary Savings at Bijou’s Boutique

In celebration of the 20^th anniversary of Bijou’s Boutique (2501 Edgewater Drive & 3026 Corrine Drive), Buy Local Orlando consumers receive 20% off purchases during the month of May. Call 407.841.9728, visit bijousboutique.com or click here for more information.

Free Facial Analysis at Penthouse Acupuncture

Penthouse Acupuncture (37 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1100) offers a free personalized facial analysis to Buy Local Orlando consumers. Call 407.232.1757 or click here for more information. 

Early Bird Discount on Art Classes at Crealdé

June 14 through August 7, Crealdé School of Art is offering summer session classes and workshops for adults and children in photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Buy Local Orlando consumers who register by May 22 will receive a $15 early bird discount on classes (one per person, per session). For more information, call 407.671.1886 or visit crealde.org.

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 POS digital signage display with the purchase of any point-of-sale system for your restaurant. Offer expires June 30 and is not valid with any other special offer or discount. For more information, call 407.422.7437 or email sales@abp-pos.com.

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.

Affordable Italian Suits at Milano’s Men’s Clothing

At Milano’s Men’s Clothing (3211 East Colonial Drive), Buy Local Orlando consumers can purchase Italian design suits for as little as $99.  Buy Local Orlando consumers also receive 20% off the purchase of pants, shirts, shoes and accessories.  For more information, call 407.897.3331.

Free Beverage at Pita Pit

The Pita Pit (One South Orange Avenue, #101) is pleased to announce it will continue its Buy Local Orlando promotion offering consumers a FREE drink with the purchase of any pita or salad.  Stop by Pita Pit today for lunch, dinner or late-night food options.  They appreciate their Downtown residents and patrons.  For more information, call 407.447.7482.

College Park Yoga Relocates

College Park Yoga is on the move to a new location (3029 Edgewater Drive).  Update your records with this new address, effective in June. For more information, call 407.999.7871, email collegeparkyoga@aol.com or visit collegeparkyoga.com.

Treat Yourself to a Car Wash at Images Auto Spa

Treat yourself to a car wash from Images Auto Spa (4007 East Colonial Drive). Images specializes in maintaining that new car look.  Buy Local Orlando consumers receive $3 off a Club Wash.  Click here or call 407.896.6366 for more information.

New Grills for Summer from Aggressive Appliances

After a colder than normal winter, Aggressive Appliances (617 Mercy Drive) is pleased to welcome summer back.  Enjoy the great Florida weather with a new grill from Aggressive Appliances.  Visit their showroom to see premium grills from Viking, Wolf, Alfresco, DCS, KitchenAid and Dacor.  Aggressive Appliances now carries TeamGrill™, cart model grills with your favorite college logos.  Wouldn’t a Gator, ‘Nole or Hurricane grill look great in your backyard?  Buy Local Orlando consumers receive free delivery.  For more information, call 407.295.4489 or visit aggressiveappliances.com.

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™. For more information, call 407.249.9600 or visit viable-solutions.com.

Need a Career Change?  Get Your Mortgage Broker 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.

All unlicensed loan originators and wholesale account executives working for a state-licensed mortgage lender must have an individual mortgage broker license by September 30, 2010 in order to continue working in the State of Florida.

MCT School is offering 24-hour mortgage broker courses to fulfill the requirements necessary for individual mortgage broker license.  MCT School’s next available course is May 21 to 23 (9 am to 1 pm on Friday and 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday). For more information call 407.236.0120, email education@mctgroup.us or visit mctmortgageschool.com. Present your Buy Local Orlando card to get a discount on your next class.

May Flowers at Palmer’s Garden and Goods

After a colder and longer than expected winter, it’s a great time to get outside and tend to the lawn and garden and spruce up the landscape with flowers from Palmer’s Garden and Goods (2611 Corrine Drive).  Located near Harry P. Leu Gardens, Palmer’s Garden and Goods has a full line of plants and plant-related products, soil, mulch, fertilizers, chemicals, pottery, tools and accessories.  Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to walk through Palmer’s garden center and see why Palmer’s is Orlando’s most unique and beautiful garden center.  For more information, call 407.896.5951 or visit palmersgarden.com.

Flea Problems?  Palmer Feed Can Help!

Last month, Palmer Feed Store (912 West Church Street) observed a higher than average reporting of flea problems.   Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, Palmer Feed Store has everything you need to battle these pesky insects.  If you do experience any type of flea problem, it’s important to remember to treat all three areas of concern: the animal, the house and the yard.  For your dog or cat, Palmer Feed Store sells shampoos, dips, sprays and drops including Frontline TM and Advantage TM.  For the house, Palmer Feed Store recommends an aerosol spray with growth regulator that eliminates fleas in a matter of hours.  For the yard, Hi Yield Bug Blaster granules do an excellent job. 

The staff at Palmer Feed Store is friendly and knowledgeable and can help you find the right product for your specific needs.  Also, Buy Local Orlando consumers receive $1 off any flea-related product throughout the month of May. For more information, call 407.841.8924 or visit palmerfeedstore.com.

Professional Printing Services from Belo Printing & Graphics

Do you need professional printing services? Belo Printing & Graphics (320 South Bumby Avenue, Suite 15) offers 5000 full-color business cards for $79.99, 5000 full-color 4” x 6” flyers for $174.99 or 5000 full-color tri-fold brochures for $399.99.  Buy Local Orlando consumers receive free shipping on orders more than $100.  Call 407.893.7999 or visit 407print.com for more information.

Mobile Phone Service at MetroPCS

Get unlimited nationwide talk, text, email and web at MetroPCS. Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to call 407.481.0300 or click here for more information.

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.

Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to Tastings, A Wine Experience for the “South American Superstitions” wine tasting on Wednesday, May 26 at 8 pm. Some of the wine and menu items available for sampling include:

·    Terrazas Reserva Torrontes paired withShrimp Ceviche with Mango and Avocado

·    Terrazaz Reserva Malbec paired with Filet Medallion in Chimmichuri

·    Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay paired with Chicken with Sauteed Pear and Crème Sauce

·    Casa Lapostolle Carmenere paired with Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

·    Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexadre Cabernet paired with Sundried Tomato and Arugula Flatbread

Tickets are $35 per person and advanced ticket purchase is required.  Space is limited.  For more information or to RSVP, call 407.999.9950 or email Diana@orlandotastings.com.

Sunday School Makeup Classes at Be Boutique and Hair Design

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Be Boutique and Hair Design (888 East Washington Street, Suite A), Buy Local Orlando consumers who spend $100 or more in services and products receive a complimentary blow dry.  Also, Buy Local Orlando consumers are invited to the Sunday School Mychro Makeup session on May 16 from 12 pm to 5 pm.  The cost for the session is $30 and you’ll learn how to do fabulous make-up in just 20 minutes.  For more information or to RSVP for the makeup session, call 407.839.1077.