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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Shopping
Celebration
The Gardens Mall
August 13-15, 2010
Parents can look forward to back-to-school
shopping this year, thanks to the Florida Legislature
passing the
Back-to-School Sales Tax
Holiday.
Florida now has a
three-day, sales-tax holiday from August 13 through 15, on
school supplies, books, clothing, and footwear.
The Gardens Mall will be celebrating the
tax-free weekend by hosting two runway fashion shows on
Saturday, August 14 in the Grand Court, featuring graduates
from the popular summer program, Fashion Camp at The
Gardens. Beat the heat, catch up on the latest trends, and
shop your favorite brands at affordable prices during the
three-day tax holiday. Check out the new styles at an array
of youth-oriented retailers located at The Gardens Mall:
Abercrombie & Fitch,
Aeropostale,
American Eagle Outfitters, Express, Gap, Lucky Brand Jeans,
Lacoste, Justice, True Religion Brand Jeans, and Ralph
Lauren, just to name a few. Retail giants, Sears, Nordstrom,
Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s are sure to have the hottest
fashions, along with value-packed prices on clothes,
accessories, and shoes.
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August 13-15 – While
supplies last, spend $250 and earn a $20 gift card from
The Gardens Mall
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August 14 – Back-to-School
Fashion Show at noon and 2 p.m. at the Grand Court
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August 15 – Montblanc and
The Gardens Mall present Maltz Jupiter Theatre performances
of Academy
http://academythemusical.com.
Performances at 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30 on Sunday, August 15,
and at noon on August 16.
“This
tax break
will enable Florida families to buy school supplies and
clothing for the school year without the additional cost
burden of state and local taxes,” said Sally West, director
of government affairs for the Florida Retail Federation.
“The tax holiday will also provide a much needed boost to
Florida’s economy.”
When it
comes to clothes, each item must be $50 or less to avoid
paying sales tax. The list includes pants, skirts, shirts,
shoes, socks, jackets, jeans, uniforms, belts, and even
backpacks. The school supply list includes just about
everything you need to succeed in the classroom. The catch
is, to be tax free, each item must be under $10.
For
a complete list of tax-free items, go to
http://www.dor.myflorida.com .
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of
I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The
luxurious 1.4 million square-foot, regional shopping center
features more than 160 retail specialty shops and
restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Sears. The Gardens Mall is owned
and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information
about The Gardens Mall, call 561.775.7750, or visit the mall
online at
www.thegardensmall.com .
About The Forbes Company
Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes
Company
(
www.theforbescompany.com ) is a nationally
recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic, regional
shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective
markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership,
distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. In
addition to The Gardens Mall, properties include The Mall at
Millennia in Orlando; Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida;
and Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan.
For specials, events, and
news at The Gardens Mall, please visit
www.thegardensmall.com. The tax holiday is expected to
save Florida families $26 million and boost spending at
retail businesses, which is good news for our economy.
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