Shoppers Take Advantage Of Tax Free Bargains

August 14, 2011

Many Escambia County stores were packed over the weeknd as shoppers took advantage of  Florida’s three day sales tax break.

At Target on Nine Mile Road, the Linam family of Molino stopped by after Ben Linam’s ninth grade orientation Saturday at West Florida High School. Ben and sister Kayleigh, a student at Ernest Ward Middle School, used the opportunity to look for a few tax-free school supplies.

“We are just seeing what we can find,” mom Lana said.

Florida’s 2011 Sales Tax Holiday ended at midnight Sunday. In general, the sales tax holiday meant no state or local sales tax on clothing, footwear and some accessories selling for $75 or less or school supplies for $15 or less.

Pictured top: Kayleigh and Ben Linam of Molino look at school supplies Saturday afternoon at Target on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Shoppers Take Advantage Of Tax Free Bargains”

  1. granjoy on August 15th, 2011 7:01 pm

    My grandchildren are excited for the school year to begin…oh how they have grown. Love you Kayleigh and Benjamin!

  2. Betty on August 15th, 2011 7:55 am

    Hope the Linam’s have a great school year!
    GO JAGS!

  3. Blessed7 on August 14th, 2011 8:20 pm

    Yeah! Our local celebs!

  4. Uncle Kevin on August 14th, 2011 10:57 am

    We Love you Guys! Have a great school year! In our prayers! Kevin and Nash Linam

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