Learn About Healthy Eating at Randall

Randall Middle School is joining with Brandon Regional Hospital to combat childhood obesity. On Thursday, November 4, at 7 p.m., join parents, teachers and hospital representatives for a seminar on healthy eating habits and ways to teach your children the dos and don’ts of food. This is part of a series of seminars taking place [...]

Morningstar Electric’s Unique Spark Leaves Customers Happy

By Breanna Maye Ken and Tammy Morningstar started Morningstar Electric in 2006 by combining a background in electricity for Ken and a career in management for Tammy. By combining these skills, the couple opened Morningstar Electric. Morningstar offers services from minor repairs to complete rewiring which starts at just $49. Once a customer calls Morningstar, [...]

Brandon South Rotary And Local Businesses Bring New Life To Camp Rotary Flagpole

When the members of Brandon South Rotary were looking for a community service project that had a local impact, they did not have to look beyond Rotary’s Camp Florida. The club decided to adopt care and maintenance of the flagpole at the camp. Now, this is no ordinary flagpole. From February of 1986 until it [...]

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: HALLOWEEN, ART AND OTHER ENTERTAINING EVENTS

Compiled by Kathy L. Collins, Arts and Entertainment Editor With Halloween fast approaching, people are getting ready for the weekend. Are you looking for something fun to do? There are so many great events going on this weekend. Let this be your guide to locate fun events in the area. Stagedoor Performing Arts will continue [...]

County Names Hillsborough County Firefighter Of The Year

The Thursday night shift started just like any other, but turned out to be the one that made fire captain Tracy MacDonald a most worthy recipient of the 2010 Chet Tharpe Firefighter of the Year Award. MacDonald’s heroism resulted in saving a life, for which he was awarded during the Hillsborough County Board of County [...]

Costco Adds Gas Station To Its Brandon Location

“It’s about time they added a gas station,” said Kathy Veldes, a Brandon resident and longtime Costco Wholesale member, just moments following the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the stores newest amenity.  Veldes was one of thousands of area residents who enjoy Costco’s one-stop shopping philosophy and who can now use the 12-pump gas [...]

Arts and Entertainment Round Up

Compliled by Kathy Collins, Arts and Entertainment Editor  Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? From painting to dance, there is something for everyone occurring in the Brandon area this weekend. On Friday, October 22, Center Place is hosting “Masterpieces, Martinis and More!” from 6 to 10 p.m. For $40 for an [...]

Apollo Beach Chamber Gears Up for Golf

The Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, October 30 at Club Renaissance, located at 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in Sun City Center. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Following the tournament, golfers will enjoy lunch, an awards ceremony and door [...]

Twin Lakes Shooting Raises Questions Of Gun Ownership

As the investigation continues in connection with the shooting death of 41-year-old Iraq war veteran David James, of Valrico, who was gunned down in front of his 8-year-old daughter, questions of how something like this could happen or, more importantly, how could such a tragedy could been avoided lingers in the minds of area residents.  [...]

County Hears Opposition To Bloomingdale Ave. & Little Rd. Intersection Project

Hillsborough County Public Works Department staff recently received an earful of opposition from the close to three dozen residents that attended a second public meeting in connection with the proposed improvements at the intersection of Bloomingdale Ave. at Little Rd. in Valrico. The issue concerning the location in question perhaps surprised county staff as it [...]