May 9, 2013
By Libby Hopkins May is National Barbecue Month and our community has some awesome barbecue restaurants that offer a variety of barbecue fare. As I was doing my research for this story, I found out that barbecue in itself is a sacred process. It’s just not the coming together of fire, smoke and meat; it’s(…)
May 9, 2013
By Libby Hopkins She has been known as the “Bloomingdale Library Attack Survivor” for more than five years. On April 18, she took back her name, Queena. She is a survivor and a true inspiration to the entire community. The family kept her face and name private because they wanted to protect her. “We put(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Libby Hopkins Do you hate going to the dentist? Does the sound of a dentist’s drill instill fear in you? If so, maybe you should make your next dental appointment with Dr. Harold Welch in Seffner. He has been practicing dentistry for more than 27 years and he goes above and beyond to make(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Libby Hopkins YES! of America United, Inc. is on a mission. This program wants to positively change what is means to have a disability by offering programs and opportunities that will enrich, educate and empower people with disabilities and their families. “Our purpose, mission and values all follow the simple rule of giving a(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Libby Hopkins Have you ever driven by The Winthrop Barn Theater in Riverview and wondered what it is and what purpose does it serve to the community? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many people in the community often wondered what goes on in the barn. Well, you won’t have to wonder for much(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins Fast and Fresh are the words the owners of the new The Seafood Dive restaurant in the former location of La Septima on N. Parsons Ave. in Brandon, hope you will remember. Because although it is fast, it is fresh seafood and homemade sides and desserts being served in a fast-casual environment.(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins How does one community collect 180,908 lbs. of food and gift cards in one day and get it delivered to the organizations that need it? With a local event, started seven years ago called Feed The Bay, where churches, communities and local grocery stores work together to do something good. One of(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins The American Veterans National Service Foundation (AMVETS) was created in 1944. It’s a volunteer-led organization that formed after WWII with the goal of supporting the returning veterans from WWII by aiding them in their readjustment back into civilian life. That goal continues today and Commander Israel Gonzalez of the AMVETS Post 26(…)
Mar 3, 2013
By Libby Hopkins Jason Burns loves the Brandon community. He loves the community so much that he moved his family from Lakeland to Brandon and moved his business as well. His business is the Lord. Burns is the pastor of Access Church in Lakeland and he wanted his church to branch out into the Brandon(…)
