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Special Discounts and Promotions for Florida Teachers

Discounts and promotions are listed on this page throughout the year, so check back often. Do you know of an offer not listed? Send an e-mail to to have it listed.

General

T-Mobile

T-Mobile now offers a 15% monthly discount on qualified monthly charges to all Florida Public Employees including teachers. Visit http://floridaemployeedeals.com/ to find all the latest promotions and instructions on how to order new service. Employees with existing T-Mobile service can get attached to the discount program by calling (877) 453-8824 and asking for the 15% State of Florida employee discount using Node 4025529. The Florida Public Employee program rolls up to the State of Florida 15% discount.

The Chic Monogram

The Chic Monogram is an on-line gift boutique offering teacher discounts. Teachers/Educators may receive a 10% discount using the code 6666. Simply click the link http://www.thechicmonogram.com.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Educator Discount

Teachers and staff from all counties are eligible to receive up to a 60% discount toward the purchase of up to two tickets to selected shows.

Come to The Center Ticket Office and show your school system ID or a recent school system pay stub to receive your discount. Home schools should show their confirmation letters from the school board in lieu of pay stubs or school IDs. Tickets must be purchased and picked up no later than 5 p.m. the day before the show. For complete details visit http://www.tbpac.org/shows/discount.asp.

Mote Aquarium

Teachers, come explore the secrets of the sea for free. Mote Aquarium offers one free ticket for each teacher presenting a pay stub at our admissions desk. This offer covers one teacher only and does not extend to accompanying guests. Mote Aquarium is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 365 days a year and features more than 100 marine species, including manatees, sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, and fish of all shapes and sizes. Learn more at www.mote.org. Also check out Mote's education programs for school groups at www.mote.org/education.

Join Office Depot®’s Star Teacher Program To Get Rewarded

Every day Star Teachers get 10% back on ink, toner and paper, 1% back on almost everything else PLUS a 15% instant discount on Copy & Print Services. Star Teachers also get 10% off of online courses from Knowledge Delivery Systems that earn you graduate credits conveniently from your home. Learn more at www.mystarteacher.com/partners. Not a Star Teacher? Join Today!. Membership is FREE!

Discounts for Teachers

My Education Discount is an on-line directory of retailers offering education and teacher discounts. Simply click the retailers below to see what discount is currently available. Visit http://www.myeducationdiscount.com for complete details. Remember to check My Education Discount before you buy anything online. Enjoy!

ArtSkills® makes posterboarding™ better, faster, and easier!

ArtSkills was founded in 1987 in Easton, PA. It is a family owned company with a commitment to bringing quality and innovative poster making and art materials to our customers. To create an account and see if you qualify for $25 worth of supplies for teachers visit http://www.artskills.com/educator_home.php.

Sonny’s

Join Sonny’s RU Smokin’? Club online and receive a $5 coupon off your next meal of $25 or more. Visit http://www.sonnysbbq.com/eclub/index.php for complete details.

Appliance Select Plus Discounts for Educators

Teachers can take advantage of special pricing through Sears Commercial Appliance Select Plus Centers. You’ll receive special pricing on the everyday products that make your house your home.

To find a location near you or to make a purchase, please call (800) 215-3979 and be sure to mention PROMO CODE: CU089432, or go to: http://www.searscommercial.com/contactus/scs_contact_as_locations.html

Hotels/Lodging/Resorts

Steinhatchee Landing Resort

Steinhatchee Landing Resort is offering a 50% discount for teachers who want to get away during their Spring Break this year. Stay four or more nights in any of the resort’s 50, one- to four-bedroom cottage accommodations and receive 50 percent off your entire stay. The discount can save guests anywhere from $280 to $764 for a four-night stay (depending on booking dates and cottage type). For complete details visit www.SteinhatcheeLanding.com. To book this special, call toll-free (800) 584-1709 or (352) 498-3513. You must mention “We Love Teachers” when booking. *Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply. Savings will reflect on final bill at checkout.

Tropic Isle Inn

Tropic Isle Inn will offer Florida Teachers a nightly rate starting from $99 with a two-night minimum. Cleaning fee is included. Tropic Isle Inn is a pet-friendly secluded hideaway in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island offering a private beach, heated swimming pool, and complimentary beach chairs, towels, and beach toys. Valid for the month of February. Call (800) 883-4092 to book this special. www.TropicIsleInn.com

Island Real Estate

Island Real Estate offers upscale vacation rentals with a variety of amenities including swimming pools, spas, tiki huts, direct Gulf access, and private boat access on Anna Maria Island. They will offer a 10% discount to teachers on all four-to six-bedroom homes and a 5% discount on all other accommodations including one-to three-bedroom homes, condos and multi-family homes. Valid February 1-28 and April 10th – May 28th, 2010. Call Toll Free 877 778 6066 to book this special and tell them “We love Teachers! www.islandreal.com

Intercontinental Tampa Teacher Offers January through April 3, 2010

Tampa’s affordable luxury hotel - the InterContinental Tampa - is centrally located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to several popular shopping and dining destinations, and convenient to family-friendly attractions, including the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo and Busch Gardens. InterContinental Tampa is the ultimate weekend escape for couples and families, with a rooftop pool offering spectacular views of the bay and city; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and outstanding on-site dining at the world-famous Shula’s Steak House. The InterContinental Tampa’s award-winning “In the Know” concierge directs guests to popular Tampa Bay destinations, as well as local hideaways. InterContinental Tampa is offering teachers special rates through April 3, 2010. Florida educators will receive rates of 40% off on weekdays (starting at $138) and 50% off on weekends (starting at $95), based on the prevailing rate. For reservations, please visit the link below or call (866) 402-0758 and mention rate code ILQT4. Teacher’s identification required upon check-in. Subject to availability. Check the site anytime of the year for current rates for education professionals! www.InterConTampa.com

Amelia Island Thanks Teachers

Amelia Island Plantation wants to thank our Florida teachers by offering them a $129* rate in a resort-view room with 50% off recreation - including Golf, Tennis, On-property Nature Tours, Bicycle Rentals and Youth Programs! Upgrade to a deluxe ocean-view room at no extra charge if available. To make a reservation, call 888.261.6162 and reference promo code "TEACH".

For more information on our resort, visit www.aipfl.com.

* Note This offer is based on double occupancy and is valid through February 28, 2010. Some restrictions and black out dates apply.

Museums/Attractions/shows

South Florida Museum

See the Museum, Planetarium and Aquarium at your own pace to prepare for your field trip. Simply show proof of ID at the admissions desk for free admission. Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s). Offer good during regular business hours-visit www.southfloridamuseum.org (Bradenton)

Florida Aquarium

See the Aquarium at your own pace to prepare for your field trip. Simply show proof of ID (current pay stub with teacher payroll code) at a ticket window for free admission. Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s). Offer good during regular business hours. Teachers are counted in the chaperone total on field trip days. Museum also offers special "Teacher Workshops." For more information please visit: http://www.flaquarium.org! (Tampa)

Kennedy Space Center

Free 12 Month Educator Passes to Kennedy Space Center! Discover first hand how a field trip can enrich every student’s education with the “Educator Study Pass.” Full-time Florida and Georgia educators receive a free Annual Pass to explore the Kennedy Space Center themselves. Educators can enjoy all the benefits of admission, visit the NASA Educator Resource Center to learn about educational programs and receive new classroom materials. Teachers can also tour NASA’s launch headquarters, meet a real astronaut and watch exhilarating IMAX movies. To be eligible for an Educator's Study Pass, educators must possess a valid Florida or Georgia teacher certificate and be currently employed at an accredited school as a full-time K-12 classroom educator. To receive an Educator Study Pass, educators must present these items to the ticket agents located at the ticket plaza. Professional educators can visit the NASA Educator Resource Center (ERC) to receive information, copy NASA videotapes, reproduce software, slides and videotapes, and review lesson plans and other teaching materials. For details on available materials or to make an appointment, call the ERC at 321-867-4090. (Orsino-45 min. NE of Titusville)

Orlando Museum of Art

Inquire about annual educator pass discounted membership. Details: 407-896-4231. (Orlando)

Orlando Broadway Across America

Inquire about discount tickets for teachers, available at: www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/groupsales Password: schoolbroadway. Upcoming shows include Legally Blonde, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jersey Boys and STOMP. (Orlando)