BSAC Announces Addition Of New Team Head Coach

By Tamas Mondovics The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center (BSAC) recently announced an addition to its Blue Wave Swim staff: Justin Correia is taking the title of head age group coach. Blue Wave swim team Head Coach Mio Vasic is proud to have Correia on board ensuring the center’s continued success. As a Florida native, [...]

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Democrats Meet The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at Giordano’s Restaurant, 11310 Causeway Blvd., Brandon. The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by e-mailing EHCDClub@yahoo.com. Support Group Welcome Residents with MS The Brandon MS Support Group meets on the fourth Monday of the [...]

Area Students Benefit From Local School Supplie Drives

By Jennifer Silverstein Pottery Patch Employees Gear Up for Sixth Annual School Supply DriveThe Pottery Patch, a paint your own pottery studio in Valrico, is sponsoring its annual school supply drive, benefiting the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) in Brandon. Needed supplies are pencils, paper, binders, crayons, backpacks and even shoes. The supplies will be [...]

American Idol Phil Stacey Headlines Hunger Awareness Benefit In Brandon

By Carisa Biesecker To all those American Idol fans out there, you may want to head over to First United Methodist Church of Brandon this coming month, as season six’s Phil Stacey will headline a concert to aid Brandon’s Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) in its efforts against hunger.Performing at First United Methodist Church of [...]

Hawthorne Village Celebrates Opening New Rehab Facility

By Tamas Mondovics Close to 200 visitors and community representatives, which included the Riverview and Brandon chambers of commerce, joined Hawthorne Village of Brandon Retirement Community’s staff last month to celebrate the completion of the facility’s state-of-the-art rehabilitation department expansion.  During the open house event, guests were treated to some music and entertainment, door prizes, [...]

Disney Heats Up With Return of Two Classics

Two Disney Parks are offering the return of two Disney Classics that are sure to encourage a sense of nostalgia and give fans an opportunity to share these historic and renewed favorites with friends, family and children. At Magic Kingdom, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” has returned for a summer special. Now through August 14, [...]

Summer Wrestling Camp Keeps Local Youth Busy

Summer Wrestling Camp Keeps Local Youth Busy By Tamas Mondovics In harmony with last year’s theme, “Get Moving,” and with some extra focus on the fun factor, the Black and Blue Summer Wrestling Fun Camp, held at Riverview High School, is once again offering an opportunity for local youth to keep busy during the summer [...]

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Businesses Provide Back-to School Health Series The Compounding Shop of Riverview and Arbonne International are partnering to bring residents the free Family Health Series Back-to-School Health Notes on Tuesday, August 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Brandon Jr. Woman’s Club, 129 N. Moon Ave., Brandon. Information will be provided in regard to kids’ sports, nutrition, skincare, [...]

County Begins E.G. Simmons Park Boat Ramp Expansion Project

County Begins E.G. Simmons Park Boat Ramp Expansion Project By Tamas Mondovics An expansion project, which will double the boat ramp launching capacity, providing access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, has begun at the 469-acre E.G. Simmons Park and Preserve, located 2401 19th Ave. N.W., near Ruskin.Since the mid-60s, the park has [...]

Mayor’s Race Nets $13,000 For Local Charities And Names Winner

Mayor’s Race Nets $13,000 For Local Charities And Names Winner By Sharon Still Each year, the goal of the Apollo Beach Honorary Mayor’s Race is to raise money for the Apollo Beach Chamber and the charity of each candidate’s choice. It also is a way to bring the community together and raise community spirit. This [...]