May 9, 2013
By Marie Gilmore Former wide-receiver with the Minnesota Vikings, Tony Bland, came up with the idea for PROtential Sports while hosting a series of summer camps with several NFL stars 10 years ago. The success of the camps motivated Tony to start his own. Partnering with his wife, Nyree Bland, a professional tennis stand-out, Tony(…)
May 9, 2013
Wok Chi, the new fresh casual Chinese restaurant opening in Regency Center in Brandon, Florida, is hosting a Grand Opening Community Celebration to benefit the Brandon Sports and Aquatics Center (BSAC). 100% of the proceeds will benefit the BSAC Children’s Summer Camp programs. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.(…)
May 1, 2013
By Marie Gilmore FishHawk resident Bill Zapf, president of WAITING GAME Publications, was recognized recently as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Zapf completed a comprehensive course of study and was recognized during the annual convention in Las Vegas. On November 7, 1992, the Canadian-born and raised hockey defenseman was(…)
May 1, 2013
By Marie Gilmore It has been a busy 15 years for the Holmberg family. When they moved to the area 15 years ago to run the Lake Brandon Village Chick-fil-A store, there wasn’t much around. Parking lots and fields stood where the Lowe’s is now and few apartments were built. But, the area was prime(…)
Apr 30, 2013
On Tuesday, May 7, a group of 80 WWII Veterans will gather for a day trip of a lifetime to see their World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight of West Central Florida. The trip, which includes 80 guardians who are each assigned to a WWII Veteran for the day is part(…)
Apr 29, 2013
The Force Returns For “Star Wars” Weekends & the Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Star Wars Weekends, the Force-filled fun-fest that takes place annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns to the Walt Disney World Resort galaxy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013. A celebration of all-things-Star Wars, the special(…)
Apr 29, 2013
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California will stay open from(…)
Apr 27, 2013
There’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel relaunches with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family. Guests will experience new adventures from stem to stern throughout their journey on the cruise ship that set the standard for oceangoing majesty and family(…)
