Sep 29, 2009
By Tamas Mondovics “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” which translated means “Swifter, Higher, Stronger,” are not only appropriate adjectives used to describe the Brandon Synergy Amateur Athletic Union (USA/AAU) Volleyball Club, but are also the club’s team names, which its members are more than proud to wear.The club’s name, Synergy (from the Greek syn-ergos, meaning “working together”), [...]
Sep 29, 2009
By Carisa Biesecker Searching for a place to Ollie on your skateboard or practice that Method Air grab? Look no further, as Brandon resident Doug Chancey brings the skateboard park to you at Davis Park.Along with girlfriend Holly Strickland and childhood friend and Brandon High school teacher Ben Garmen, Chancey allocates Sunday nights from 5:30 [...]
Sep 29, 2009
By Carisa Biesecker Proving that two minds are better than one, Take 2 The Stage creator Janet Frenkel and Music Showcase owner Heather Ochalek have partnered to create the community’s first Florida Academy of Performing Arts.Here, those with aspirations for the performing arts have the chance to gain the direction and preparation needed for the [...]
Sep 29, 2009
By Tamas Mondovics Brandon area residents were invited to a birthday party extravaganza this month at the Brandon Family YMCA, located at 3097 S. Kingsway Rd. in Seffner, to mark the organization’s 20th year of service to the Brandon community. Guests enjoyed great food, activities, family games, a bounce house, a special commemorative gift and, [...]
Sep 29, 2009
By Jennifer Silverstein Local Brandon resident Todd Grubbs has taught hundreds of people to play guitar over the last 20 years and is now giving instruction in the Valrico area. Grubbs has been teaching since 1989, but has been playing guitar since he was 15.Grubbs can teach electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass, as well [...]
Sep 21, 2009
Daniel, a native of Clearwater FL, accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at age 22, December of 1978. Shortly after getting saved, he went to Kentucky Christian College where he obtained his BA in Bible Studies and then attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary for two years on a Leadership Scholarship. While working on his Master’s [...]
Sep 18, 2009
The Brandon Christian Concierge will now be meeting at Sabor A Mexico Restaurant, located at 706 E. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon, on Thursdays starting at 11:30 a.m. Each individual is responsible for purchasing their own lunch. For more information, call 654-4900.
Sep 17, 2009
By: Michelle Caceres The original Buckhorn Estates homeowners’ association president Lynea D’Angelo is coordinating volunteers to canvas the homes in and around her neighborhood with doorknobs and yard signs. She’s not running for public office. D’Angelo lives to the east of a parcel of land that is in the rezoning process and is part of [...]
Sep 17, 2009
By: Kathy L. Collins To be called a philanthropist, you do not have to be a billionaire like Bill Gates. A philanthropist is one who donates money, goods, services, time or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective with no financial or material reward to them. Mark and Rosalind Creager, owners [...]
Sep 17, 2009
By Donna Rayburn It would be truly wonderful if we could come to a place within ourselves to forgive those whom we deem to have “trespassed” against us. How wonderful for us to be able to look our transgressor in the eye, embrace them with open arms and say, “I forgive you.” How wonderful for [...]
