Posts Tagged ‘save’

I consider myself pretty in tune with web sites that provide more opportunities to save money and for about six

Groupon - Social Saving

months now I have not really paid attention to the hub-bub of new web sites that are hitting the scenes.  It is only recently that I began to review some of these web sites.  The hot craze right now seems to be sites that lean towards the social side of advertising.  That is they use Facebook and Twitter feeds so that you can involve your friends in the purchase of some great deals.  It is through your own work that provides the opportunity.  By involving consumers and facebook we are pooling buyers to buy in bulk although all the buyers do not know each other.  Seems like an interesting concept. 

Let me disclose I am new at all of this myself but thought it would be interesting to provide some options that I have found.  Some I have enlisted and frankly just weighing out the advantages versus my time and others I have not had a chance to try.  It seems as though the most popular bulk buy social program is Groupon.com.  The sign up process is fairly easy with all these, only takes one minute and the toughest part of the entire process is remembering your password the next time an

Living Social

 enticing deal comes your way to take advantage of it.  A similar website to Groupon is Living social however at least at the time of this post there are less deals on Living Social.

So what does this have to do with Anna Maria Island Real Estate….absolutely nothing.  However, as information gets out maybe even a few of our dining establishments will sign up and you can save money on your trip to paradise.  In addition, thought it was an interesting twist to social media.  Have fun with it and happy saving.

Goldstar.com – this site offers reduced event tickets like sports, concerts, theater, etc.

Zozi.com – this website offers deals for outdoor activities like bicycling, kayaking, etc

Zozi Saving

TripAlertz.com – website offers discounts on accommodations and vacation tour packages

Mamapedia.com – website specializes in family friendly saving deals

RetailMeNot.com – this website offers coupons.  This is more of a search for specific discounts in a city.

Manatee County Utilities  (MCUCS) is offering several programs to help home owners in the Bradenton, Longboat Key

Water Barrel

and Anna Maria Island areas save money and go green.  As of late MCUCS is offering potential rebates for replacing old high volume 3.5 gallon toilets.  There is a limit to two per household but if you have purchased an Anna Maria Island investment property that needs some updating you might be able to put some extra cash in your pockets if replacing two old toilets.

In addition, MCUCS is offering rain barrels and a low low rate.  It is actually a rain barrel kit that includes a 55 gallon drum to collect rain water.  The price is unbelievable at $39 per kit.  Just go to the utilities department at 4410 66th Street West, Bradenton, Fl or call (941) 792-8811 Extension 5327