Pinching Pennies in Brandon: Deals for Meals, Pets and Book Lovers

With everyone pinching their pennies today the value of a good deal cannot be overrated.

That’s where we come in.

We promise to do our part at Brandon Patch with our weekly “Pinching Pennies” column. We’ll give you some news you can use to save both money and time, since we do the initial scouting for you.

Yet we'd love to hear from you, too.

If you run a business that has a steal of a deal, or you’ve spotted a good buy in town, let us know. Post your finds in the comment box below and together we can support each other — and our local businesses — in doing more with less.

As with all deals, check with area merchants to ensure all offers are current (we link to phone numbers and Web sites to make the job easier).

Let’s start saving:

• , 2020 Town Center Blvd., is currently holding a closing sale with sales on all the store’s merchandize. There are deals on books, movies, posters and more in the store.  This store, now owned by a liquidator, is expected to close in April.

• , 1051 Brandon Blvd. West, is currently featuring deals where customers can save 20 percent on all dog and cat Toyshoppe toys. The store also has all Top Paw spring apparel on sale for 30 percent off with similar savings on all other Top Paw products.

• , 11105 Causeway Blvd., is offering a free single portion of the Baked Ziti, guests must purchase any pasta, baked pasta or entree. The free Baked Ziti is not valid on Buca To Go orders, but may be boxed and taken home by dine-in guests. While supplies last. May be combined with other offers.  Offer is valid thru March 31. Call: 813 681-8462. 

• , with several locations in the Brandon area, is offering $1 off any slider mean of three-of-a-kind sliders. The offer is not valid with any other special, coupon or reduced price offer and expires April 12.

• , with several locations in the Greater Brandon area, offers a free order of Skillet Queso and Chips to customers who sign up for the Chili’s Email Club. Visit the Chili’s website to sign up.

• , 111 E Brandon Blvd., has several special offers for diners with a taste for Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers several coupon deals where you can get a $25 gift certificate for $10, a $75 gift certificate for $30 and a $100 gift certificate for $40. Call: 813-684-9697.

• , with locations throughout the Greater Brandon area, offers a deal for customers to get a free hot dog with the purchase of a regular-priced hot dog. Also offered: free wings with a drink purchase.