Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
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.
• August 13-15 – While supplies last, spend $250 and earn a $20 gift card from The Gardens Mall
• August 14 – Back-to-School Fashion Show at noon and 2 p.m. at the Grand Court
• 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 thegardensmall.com.
About The Forbes Company
Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company (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 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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