Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics In its second year serving the community at its Riverview campus, Valrico Advantage Academy, is showing no sign of slowing down, now ready to expand with a new school across its current location on Boyette Rd. Considered by many as one of the fastest growing charter schools in the greater Brandon area,(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics In an ongoing effort to make improvements to the water distribution system infrastructure in the Riverglen subdivision in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department held a public meeting at the Riverview Civic Center located at 11020 Park Dr. to discuss a project earlier this month. According to Public Utilities Department Utility(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The county’s 2011 plan to consolidate its recreation centers, which included cutting back the number of full-service facilities to ten regional sites, was received with mixed feeling by the community, with many protesting the changes in hopes of altering the direction. Fast forward to today, now Hillsborough County officials have announced its(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics As anticipated, the 33rd Annual Saladino Baseball Tournament held at Brandon High School was high school sports at its best, but the title game re-match of last year’s championship between Jefferson and Bloomingdale turned the excitement up a few notches. This year, however, was the Bulls turn to shine and walk away(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics More than a hundred Hillsborough County area seniors gathered together earlier this month for a chance to measure up their athletic skills as well as enjoy some socialization during the annual Senior Wacky Olympics. Hosted by the County’s Aging Services’ division and held at the Brandon Community Center, located at 502 E.(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Residents at Davpam Mobile Home Park in Brandon received a special visit from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue personnel earlier this month as part of an ongoing effort to help keep homeowners safe and fire-incident free. With more than 3,000 people killed in home fires every year in the United States, many of(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Local coin collectors, hobbyists, dealers and vendors are once again looking forward to making a deal as they show off their coins, stamps and collectables during the upcoming Brandon Coin Club Coin and Currency Show. The free annual event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elks(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Ahead of its busy summer season and, as a way to draw attention to its diverse educational and athletic programs, the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center has routinely hosted its annual Summer Camp Open House event. This year, however, the festivities scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m-2 p.m, will be(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Five months ago, FishHawk resident Army Sgt. Mike Morton, a member of the U.S. Ultramarathon Team, returned from Poland as the 24-Hour Run World Champion, stirring a sense of pride within the hearts of his friends, family, neighbors as well as the community. Morton’s title included breaking the U.S. field record, adding(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics For Marc and Morgan Malaj the dream of owning their own business was never a question, only a matter of time and, of course, finding the right product and fit. Today, the couple is proud to celebrate the grand re-opening of their second Verizon wireless store, located at 1019 E. Bloomingdale Ave.(…)
