Nov 24, 2009
Apostles Lutheran Church (200 Kingsway Road, Brandon) hosts its annual “Boar’s Head & Dule Log Festival” on December 3, 4, 5 and 6. In the tradition of the Middle Ages in England, we invite you to experience the pageantry and merriment, wonderful food, music, theater and the wonder of the Nativity all woven together throughout [...]
Nov 23, 2009
Food Kits Feed Everyday Families With Angel Food Ministries By Jennifer Currence Stupp, jen@ospreyobserver.com Local families of four can eat nutritiously for just $30 a week.If it sounds too good to be true, visit www.AngelFoodMinistries.com and see for yourself. There, readers will find a list of the contents found in a box of groceries, including [...]
Nov 23, 2009
Relive The Past At Annual Walk Through Bethlehem By Carisa Biesecker, carisa@ospreyobserver.com The city of Bethlehem will be brought to life on the grounds of Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon through the upcoming 23rd Annual Walk Thru Bethlehem this December.This Christmas season, some 400 church members will present the town of Bethlehem – meaning [...]
Nov 23, 2009
Parenting In Faith Friends” By Donna Rayburn One of the most challenging times in children’s lives can be over friendship issues. As parents, we can reflect upon our childhood to relate to our children’s dilemmas. We can sympathize with their choices because we, too, made similar choices for friends. The temptation is to “help” our [...]
Nov 18, 2009
By Tamas Mondovics ton and Washington have in common for many Brandon area residents? Well, for those who enjoy running, it is the annual fall marathon races. The Brandon Running Association is now proud to recognize its members who have been working hard over the summer months to get prepared for each marathon event, which, [...]
Nov 18, 2009
BRANDON PRESS RELEASES MEETINGS Restaurant Offers Added Bonus Stonewood Grill, located at 612 Bloomingdale Ave. E. in Brandon, is offering a $40 bonus card in addition to the purchase of $250 in gift cards or a $100 bonus card in addition to $500 in gift cards through Thursday, December 31. Now open on Sundays from [...]
Nov 18, 2009
By Jennifer Silverstein With Veterans Day still fresh in the minds of all Americans, including those in Hillsborough County and the greater Brandon area, the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park and Museum and the museum committee recently held a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the master renovation plan.The current Veterans Memorial Park [...]
Nov 18, 2009
By Tamas Mondovics The results of a three-month long remodeling project at the Walmart located at 949 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon were recently unveiled and celebrated during a re-introduction ceremony. The festivities, which included cake and a ribbon cutting, were topped off with a presentation of $10,000 in grants from the Walmart Foundation to [...]
Nov 18, 2009
By Kathy L. Collins The holidays are a time for festive celebration and joyful gatherings, some of which will take place at Center Place in Brandon during the month of December. The holiday season is kicked off with the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Wednesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be [...]
Nov 18, 2009
By Jennifer Silverstein A local dentist office has been in the area for 25 years and, after adding a laser to its practice 10 years ago, it became known as Dental Laser Center. Dental Laser Center is owned-and-operated by Dr. Andrea Gordillo and Dr. Bruce Waterman, both of whom graduated from the University of Florida’s [...]
