Jan 31, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that has something for everyone. In addition to the rides, livestock shows, eating contests and Headline Entertainment, the Festival offers a wide variety of free entertainment that runs the gamut from singing, comedy, karaoke contest to magic shows and more. Some(…)
Jan 31, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Put on your best denim and western attire and get set for a fun and fabulous evening at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center’s (BSAC) 6th Annual Saddles N’ Spurs Casino Night. The annual event is set for Saturday, March 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Winthrop Theatre Building(…)
Jan 31, 2013
PLANT CITY, FL – JANUARY 28, 2013 – From daddy’s little princess to Plant City’s Royalty. Saturday, January 26, Kelsey Fry was crowned the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival® Queen. Kelsey, her first maid Ericka Lott, and court members Madison Astin, Maddy Keene & Jamee Townsend will represent the Florida Strawberry Festival throughout the Plant City(…)
Jan 30, 2013
Guests Eat, Drink and Get Rockin’ With 100+ Beers to Sample, Big-Name Barbecue and Live Music Bands, Brew & BBQ is back for its sixth straight year, and it’s bigger than ever! Busch Gardens Tampa’s® smokin’ hot festival is filling every Sunday, Feb. 10 – March 3, with an unlimited sampling of more than 100(…)
Jan 22, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins This year marks the 500th year since Ponce de Leon arrived in Florida. The state, including the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries, is celebrating this anniversary. “In celebration of Viva Florida 500, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries invites Florida artists to apply to have their artwork displayed in a library community room for(…)
Jan 22, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The Brandon League of Fine Arts (BLFA) is looking forward to a fantastic 2013 full of great events and opportunities for members. The BLFA is now led by President, Bonnie Phillips, a long time area resident and amazing artist. Phillips has been a member of BLFA for several years. She runs(…)
Jan 22, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins If you are engaged and in the midst of planning your wedding, mark your calendar and be sure to attend the Bridal Bash at The Regent on Wednesday, February 27 from 6-9 p.m.. The Regent is located at 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview. Flawless Occasions and The Regent are hosts of(…)
Jan 6, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins For 25 years, Rick and Terry D’Onofrio, the Artistic Directors of Stages Productions, have been producing live theatre for arts centers such as Brandon’s own Center Place. Stages Productions is a professional theatre ensemble that performs for young audiences and families. “Since 1988 we have performed for over two million young(…)
Jan 6, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins To honor the military veterans who reside at The Bridges Retirement Community in Riverview, the staff and administration produced a calendar for 2013 which salutes their service. The calendar features 16 veterans who currently reside at The Bridges. Each month highlights one or two veterans and gives an interesting and informative(…)
Jan 6, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins You do not have to travel to New York City, Las Vegas or even downtown Tampa to experience fabulous live theatre and entertainment. Center Place of Brandon offers a plethora of live entertainment for adults and children throughout the year. This includes Center Place’s Adult Theatre Series. Next up in the(…)
