2012 Black Friday Shopping Guide | Tampa Bay, Florida

Black Friday Shopping Guide

Black Friday store & mall hours

Click inside for a list of mall and store hours for Black Friday (and in some cases, Black Thursday) throughout Central Florida.
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Tampa Police music video: Deck the Malls

In a parody of the holiday jingle Deck the Halls, the Tampa Police Department has come up with their own tune, Deck the Malls, to kick off holiday shopping crime prevention efforts. INSIDE: Watch the music video.
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Is Black Friday starting too early?

If you have been paying attention to those Black Friday TV ads, you may notice a trend. Some of the big sales actually begin Thursday. Is Black Friday starting to overshadow Thanksgiving?
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Deputies warn shoppers to be aware

Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies are beginning heightened holiday shopping patrols, and warning shoppers to be vigilant.
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Workers unhappy with early Black Friday

Labor advocates are angry about the decision of large retailers to move the start of Black Friday sales well into Thanksgiving Day.
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9 great Black Friday deals, no crowds

John Matarese has some great Friday deals that don't require lining up Thursday.
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Store your wish lists on the web

Registries are not just for baby showers and weddings anymore. Digital registries are starting to become more prevalent during the holidays.
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The 6 BEST Black Friday deals

So many deals are set up for Black Friday, but which ones are the best?
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Ace Hardware Black Friday deals

How about a $2.99 slow cooker or a free tape rule? Click inside for details.
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Sam's Club Black Friday for members

It's members only, starting at 7 a.m., November 23.
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Radio Shack's electronic Black Friday

Load up on all kinds of electronic goodies. Click inside for details.
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Doorbuster deals at The Sports Authority

The Sports Authority is offering "over 100 doorbusters" starting at midnight.
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Deals at Staples on Black Friday

Save on laptops, desktops and all kinds of office equipment. The sale lasts from 5 a.m. until noon on Friday.
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Kmart, Black Friday...read on...

Kmart's doors will open at 8 p.m. Thursday night.
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Michael's Black Friday specials

Get your inner creativity going with a visit to Michael's on Black Friday.
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Old Navy's Black Friday 'Action Plan'

They're calling it 'Cheermageddon.' Click inside for Black Friday deals from Old Navy.
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Dick's Sporting Goods for Black Friday

Dick's Sporting Goods doorbuster specials begin at midnight and end at 2 p.m. Online deals begin at 12:10 a.m. on November 22.
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JCPenney's Black Friday offerings

Like the ad says, "It only happens once a year!" Click inside to see the deals.
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Home Depot Black Friday specials

Black Friday savings by the dozens and dozens at Home Depot starting Friday at 5 a.m.
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Jo-Ann Fabrics Black Friday ad

Jo-Ann's Black Friday deals on fabrics, sewing and crafts.
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Kohl's Black Friday ad

Kohl's will offer more than 500 early bird specials. Stores open at midnight, Thursday, November 22.
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Lowe's Black Friday ad

From drills to poinsettias, Lowes has something for everyone on Black Friday.
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Office Depot Black Friday ad

Office Depot Black Friday deals include a wide array of electronics and office equipment.
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Petco releases Black Friday shopping ad

Make any purchase on Black Friday and get a pair of free dog antlers.
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Bed, Bath, & Beyond Black Friday ad

On the heels of the release of Black Friday ads for Walmart and Target, another retailer, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, has released its Black Friday flyer.
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Early Black Friday backlash spreading

In the past 2 years, a curious thing has happened: stores began opening even earlier, turning their Black Friday sales into "Black Thursday" sales, with many now opening while the pumpkin pie is still on the Thanksgiving table.
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Toys R Us Black Friday ad released

John Matarese has details on the latest of the Black Friday ads.
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Target releases Black Friday deals

John Matarese has details on one of the biggest Black Friday sales at Target.
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