Spiritual Spotlight: Pastor Tim Black, First Presbyterian Church Of Brandon

Spiritual Spotlight: Pastor Tim Black, First Presbyterian Church Of Brandon By: Kelly Legg Tim Black, associate pastor of First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Brandon, was almost certainly destined to become a Presbyterian minister since the day he was born. Like his father, and his two grandfathers, Black would eventually follow his calling into the life-changing [...]

Press Releases

Press Releases United Methodist Church of Sun City Presents Voices of Freedom on July 4 The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, is presenting Voices of Freedom at 9:30AM and 11AM on Sunday, July 4th.  With quotes from our American forefathers to scripture to newly composed narrative and music, [...]

Bell Shoals Plant Becomes RiverStone Church

Bell Shoals Plant Becomes RiverStone Church

Bell Shoals Plant Becomes RiverStone Church By Jessica Leigh Jone After several transitions and prayers, a second branch church of Bell Shoals Baptist Church has launched as a standalone.  In June the church’s East Bay campus officially became RiverStone Church.Originally known as West Bloomingdale campus, this Bell Shoals branch first met in 2005 near Bloomingdale [...]

Church Celebrates Christmas In July

Church Celebrates Christmas In July By Carisa Biesecker If you know anything about craft fairs, then you know that Horizon Christian Church’s Third Annual Christmas in July Craft Fair is the place to be.Located at 1720 St. Cloud Ave. in Valrico, church members will act as Santa’s Little Helpers, hosting the craft fair on Saturday, [...]

Parenting In Faith“Purposeful Parenting”

Parenting In Faith“Purposeful Parenting” By Donna Rayburn uly is National Purposeful Parenting Month in the U.S. Purposeful parenting is designed to elevate the level of parental effectiveness by building awareness and providing interested participants with tips for positive, conscientious parenting.I thought it was so interesting that there is actually a month dedicated to raising awareness [...]

Parenting In Faith“Everyday Challenges”

Parenting In Faith“Everyday Challenges” By Donna Rayburn Knowing how to help your child with everyday challenges sounds easy. I read a lot of books on parenting and child behavior. I talk to other parents to learn how they handle sticky situations with their children. I generally feel confident that I’ll know how to handle situations [...]

Team Welcomes Adults To Go Toe To Toe In Kickball

Team Welcomes Adults To Go Toe To Toe In Kickball By Carisa Biesecker All those who are tired of sitting on the couch, grab your tennis shoes and head out to Bloomingdale West Park to take part in the Valrico Over 35 Kickballers this summer.Open to residents in their 30s to 50s (though none who [...]

Press Releases

Dog Obedience Classes Offered Dog Obedience classes (an eight-week course) will begin the week of July 12 at the Brandon Recreation Center, 510 E. Sadie St. Basic classes are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. Sub-novice classes are on Wednesdays or Thursdays. All classes are 7-8 p.m. The registration fee is $80. For information and pre-registration, [...]

Auxiliary Presents $50,000 To Greater Brandon Area Students

Auxiliary Presents $50,000 To Greater Brandon Area Students By Tamas Mondovics “To become a registered nurse is a dream for me,” said nursing student Taiwo Emiola, prior to receiving a scholarship presented to her by the Brandon Regional Hospital Auxiliary (BRHA).Emiola was one of 44 college-bound, greater Brandon area residents who received a scholarship earlier [...]

County Plans Improvements For High Volume Brandon Intersections

County Plans Improvements For High Volume Brandon Intersections By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County staff welcomed area residents last month to discuss details, receive public input and answer any questions during a meeting in connection with the proposed improvements at two high volume intersections in Brandon.Brandon Blvd. and Lakewood Dr.The first meeting was held in May [...]