Community Corner
SPEAK OUT: Do You Plan to Spend More Money this Holiday Season?
How will your finances affect your holiday spending?

Two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by the NPD Group said they “plan to spend about the same” as last year's holiday season, while 10 percent planned to “spend more.”
With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, we want to know what families in Manatee County plan to do for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012.
Will you be more creative with your gifting?
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Use sites like Groupon, Living Social, etc?
Brave Black Friday sales?
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Cook or bake for familty and friends?
Are you crafty or artistic enough to make your own gifts?
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