Homestead deadline is March 1

 Finance
Feb 112012
 

If you bought a home in 2011, make sure you meet the March 1 deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions.

File out an application and take it to one of these county offices or to one of the Broward Property Appraiser’s outreach events. It may also be possible to file online.

If you had a  homestead exemption last year, and you have not changed homes, you do not need to refile.

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Free Meals & Deals For Veterans Day

 Food & Drink, Hotels and Lodging
Nov 072011
 

Veterans and those on active duty are eligible for assortment of freebies and deals for Veterans Day.

 Most deals require appropriate military identification.

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  • Participating Applebee’s restaurants are offering a free entree  Nov. 11 to veterans and those on active duty.
  • Outback Steakhouse restaurants are offering a  free Bloomin’ Onion and soft drink to veterans and those on active duty on Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.
  •  Golden Corral restaurants are offering free dinner  Monday, Nov. 14 for veterans and active  U.S. military.  In South Florida, Golden Corral restaurants are in Pembroke Pines, Margate, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach, Royal Palm Beach and Florida City.
  •  Red Roof Inn is offering 15 percent off  during November to active and retired members of the military.  Book online or by phone, 800-733-7663, and mention code
  •  Dollar General stores offer 10 percent discount in stores November 11 and online November 11 to 13 with code VETERANSDAY. The discount is for veterans, active military personnel, National Guard, Reserve and family members.
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Free Meals & Deals For Veteran’s Day

 Food & Drink, Hotels and Lodging
Nov 062010
 

Veterans and those on active duty are eligible for assortment of freebies and deals  around Veteran’s Day.

 Most deals in our round-up require appropriate military identification.

  •  Participating Applebee’s restaurants are offering a free entree Thursday, Nov. 11 to veterans and those on active duty.
  • McCormick & Schmick’s participating restaurants are offering veterans a free entree on Sunday, Nov. 7.  Reservations are recommended.
    The participating McCormick & Schmick restaurants in Florida are in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Naples.
  • Outback Steakhouse restaurants are offering a  free Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcohol beverage to veterans and those on active duty on Thursday, Nov. 11.
  •  Golden Corral restaurants are offering free dinner  Monday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for those who served or are serving in the U.S. military.  In South Florida, Golden Corral restaurants are in Pembroke Pines, Margate, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach, Royal Palm Beach and Florida City.
  •  Red Roof Inn is offering 15 percent off one night stay during November to active and retired members of the military.  Book online or by phone, 800-733-7663, and metnion code VP+ code 608455.

This list was put together with assistance from sister sites, including SonomaOnTheCheap.com.

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Veterans Day meal deals for military

 Food & Drink, Free Events
Nov 092009
 

vets2Veterans’ Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. As a way of honoring veterans for their service to the country, several restaurants are providing free meals to veterans:

  • Current and former personnel with proof of service can get a free entrée at Applebee’s  on Wednesday.
  • Anyone who has served in the U.S. military can get a free meal from Golden Corral from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16.
  • Veterans and active-duty service members can get one free doughnut Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Krispy Kreme.
  • Veterans and current military personnel can get a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage at Outback Steakhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Not all locations participate in all national promotions, so it’s always good to call and check your preferred restaurant before you go.

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Homestead deadline is Monday

 Finance
Mar 012009
 

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If you haven’t already, make sure you meet Monday’s (March 2) deadline for filing for homestead exemption in Florida. Most homeowners can get a $50,000 exemption in the taxable value of their homes, and senior citizens, widows and veterans are eligible for additional exemptions.

File out an application and take it to one of these county offices. It may also be possible to file online.

If you had a  homestead exemption last year, and you have not changed homes, you do not need to refile.

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