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Shop Locally, Crist Tells Florida

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 25, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Urging Floridians to help the state economy by shopping locally, Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday unveiled the Florida Backyard Card discount Web site.

Users can go to www. FloridaBackyardCard.com, put in their ZIP code and find discounts in their area on everything from retailers to restaurants to motels at the beach.

The card can be printed from the Web site and used to get discounts offered on the site. The cards also are available at all Florida Lottery sites.

Crist, surrounded by business leaders, said one of the best ways to fight the economic downturn is to spend money in the state. He sidestepped a question about whether Internet sales should be taxed so they won't have an unfair advantage over in-state retailers.

Billboard companies, radio and cable television stations are donating advertising space and time to promote the program.

Mike Salinero

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