Local Authors Featured: Get Hooked on Christian Books

The southern Hillsborough County is bursting with local Christian writers publishing books. Many of these books range from Christian fiction, children’s books, self-help books, and autobiographies. Below is a compilation of some of the books available for purchase on-line, in local bookstores, or through the authors’ personal Websites. Lord, Disciple Me by Richard Mull of [...]

Spirit FM 90.5 Broadcasts From Behind Prison Walls

Christian Radio Station, Spirit FM 90.5, made history as the first radio station in the state of Florida to broadcast from behind prison walls. The Big, Big House Morning Show held their radio broadcast last month from inside the Zephyrhills Correctional Institution (ZCI) on U.S. Hwy. 301. Morning show host, Abby Brundage, was joined by [...]

New Qdoba Opens On S.R. 60 In Brandon Offering Quick, Fresh Tex-Mex

Many in the area have spent months driving past the plaza where Route 60 Liquor sits on Brandon Blvd. and have read the signage ‘Qdoba Coming Soon.’ Soon, it finally arrived as Qdoba kicked off its presence within the community by raising $1,400 for the Brandon Area Youth Soccer League (BASYL) and finally opening its [...]

Public Reacts to County’s After-School Program Recommended Changes

A series of public meetings held throughout the county has been receiving plenty of input offered by concerned, and in most cases upset, parents in connection with the recommended changes to the after-school program offered by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The meetings held and presented by the Roundtable to Plan Services [...]

No Bucket List Complete Without These Local Favorites

Ever since the movie came out in 2007, bucket lists have become more mainstream with nearly everyone you talk to having one. Most of those include travel to exotic lands like Africa, Europe, Asia and more; others include dare devil activities like skydiving, climbing a mountain or riding an animal- whether it is a horse, [...]

Valrico Welcomes New Local Bistro Offering Home-Grown Menu

Walk in to Neighborhood Bistro and an inviting ambiance of warm colors and smiling faces promises a pleasing experience. One bite of any one of the 13 fresh made to order, chef creation sandwiches and planning the next visit will be part of the table talk. Located at 905 E. Brandon Blvd., it truly is [...]

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Slated For Fall 2011 In Brandon

The former Gold’s Gym, which has sat empty for some time in the far corner of the Lithia Square Plaza in Brandon will become the location of one of only a few Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets now serving the Tampa Bay area. According to Bandes Construction Company, Inc. Project Manager Jim Dalka, the new 31,000-sq.-ft. grocery [...]

Tea Time? Several New Businesses Sprout Up Starting Tea Trend

FeliciTeas, 202 S. Moon Ave. in Brandon. 759-3030;  www.myfeliciteas.com By Sharon Still FeliciTeas owner Alicia Wood wants area residents to stop by her new store and “Enjoy a cup of happiness.” Wood’s new store offers 48 blends of tea on-site with access to many more, plus tea accessories from teapots and cups to tea infusers [...]

Valrico Banker Runs For Mayor

A girls’ night out movie evening, a mall crawl with stops at some of the best restaurants in Westfield Brandon, a fun run and a fitness class are just some of the events Honorary Mayor candidate and Valrico resident Cami Gibertini is using to raise money for her charities the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) [...]

2011 Brandon Business Expo & Taste Of Brandon Announces Taste” Participants

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2011 Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon on Thursday, May 19, from 3:30-8 p.m., in the special events center at the Florida State Fairgrounds, located at U.S. Hwy. 301 and I-4. The Brandon Business Expo will celebrate its 23rd anniversary with another spectacular event open [...]