Sep 16, 2012
Sister Carina Maris Okeke gives full credit to God for the series of events that ultimately led her on the journey to Riverview to become the new principal at St. Stephen Catholic School. “It was St. Stephen that found my resume and called me about the position,” said Okeke. “I went through a phone and(…)
By Alissa Bridges Bloomingdale, Brandon, Christian Voice Monthly, Education, Valrico No comments Tags: buffalo wild wings, New Jersey, Sister Carina Maris Okeke, St. Leo/Sacred Heart School in Irvington, St. Stephen Catholic School, The Love of the Unloved
Sep 16, 2012
Residents who are interested in taking a General Educational Development (or GED) test in hopes of receiving a Florida high school diploma, but are unable to attend the classes in the time frames currently available, now have another avenue to pursue their goal. Thanks to the effort and cooperation between Hillsborough County Parks Recreation and(…)
By Tamas Mondovics Bloomingdale, Education, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: Adult School Administrator Ed Cristiano, Brandon High School Adult Education, General Educational Development, Hillsborough County Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Mike Mabry, Valrico Community Park
Sep 16, 2012
The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club will hold its annual Santa’s Crop For The Kids! (formerly known as Santa in September) on Saturday, September 22, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 2913 John Moore Rd. in Brandon. The cost to participate is $35 and includes nine hours of crop time, breakfast,(…)
By Kathy Collins Arts and Entertainment, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, FishHawk, News, Riverview, South County, Valrico, Volunteer Opportunities No comments Tags: GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club, GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club's Annual Children's Holiday Party, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jeanette Kjosa, Santa's Crop For The Kids! (formerly known as Santa in September)
Sep 16, 2012
The 12th Annual Momentum Festival with Brandon Idol will be held on Saturday, September 29. This exciting and fun filled event, known as “Music, Arts, Entertainment- Served Fried on a Stick,” will take place at 800 Centennial Lodge Dr. (The Brandon Elks Lodge) in Brandon. Brandon Idol Teen will take place at 1 p.m. Brandon(…)
By Kathy Collins Arts and Entertainment, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Education, Events, FishHawk, News, Riverview, South County No comments Tags: 12th Annual Momentum Festival with Brandon Idol, Arlene Waldron, Arts, Brandon Family Y, Entertainment- Served Fried on a Stick, Music, The Brandon Elks Lodge, The Club House Sports Café
Sep 16, 2012
They say dogs are man’s best friend. They offer companionship and unconditional love to their humans. Some dogs work very hard for their humans by taking care of them and being their guide dogs. “Paws for Patriots” is a program offered by Southeastern Guide Dogs of Palmetto. Established in 1982, Southeastern Guide Dogs’ mission is(…)
By Alicia Squillante Animals, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, FishHawk, News, Riverview, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: Fifth annual “Paws for Patriots Golf Tournament”, Old Town Chapter of Harley Owners Group (OTC HOG) of Brandon, Paws for Patriots, River Hills Country Club, Sam Closkey, Southeastern Guide Dogs of Palmetto.
Sep 16, 2012
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce congratulates the area businesses that have been named 2012 Small Business of the Year Award semi-finalists. Annually, this Awards Gala recognizes and honors small businesses within the Greater Brandon area that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth and development, creativity, and integrity in operating a business, as well as a(…)
By Marie Gilmore Bloomingdale, Brandon, Business, Events, FishHawk, News, Riverview, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: 2012 Small Business of the Year Award, 2012 Small Business of the Year Award semi-finalists, Dynamic Painting, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Rob Silver, Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
Sep 16, 2012
When you want to send a holiday card, all you have to do is go to the local store and purchase one. But if you are one of the thousands of military service personnel stationed around the world in remote and dangerous locations such as Afghanistan or Iraq, there is no local store. It is(…)
By Kathy Collins Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, FishHawk, Military, News, Riverview, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: Afghanistan or Iraq, Annual Cards For Troops, Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, Dawn Galia, executive director of Center Place, Fifth Annual Cards For Troops, Janine Nickerson, military service personnel, The Community Roundtable, vice president of The Community Roundtable
Sep 16, 2012
Plaza Bella will host the Fifth Annual “Plaza Bella Goes Pink” on Saturday, October 20. Back by popular demand are the “Diva Strut” which runs from Plaza Bella to the Bloomingdale Library and back and the 5k Challenge run which goes from Plaza Bella to Nature’s Way and back. Both the walk and the run(…)
By Kathy Collins Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, FishHawk, Health & Wellness, South County, Valrico, Volunteer Opportunities No comments Tags: "Plaza Bella Goes Pink", american cancer society, Antionette Cuellar, Bloomingdale Library, Fifth Annual "Plaza Bella Goes Pink", October 20, owner of The Green Boutique, Plaza Bella, Plaza Bella and The Green Boutique are located at 1078 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico, Roz Creager, Saturday, The Green Boutique, The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
Sep 16, 2012
By Sandy Meyer Fall is almost upon us and with the cooler temperatures on the way, there’s no better time to go bicycling and enjoy the outdoors. Whether your goal is to complete a marathon or take a family bike ride through the park, Brandon Bikeworks is there to serve you. Opening its doors in(…)
By Kelly Legg Bloomingdale, Brandon, Business, Health & Wellness, Riverview, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: bicycle repair brandon, Bike Shop Brandon, Bike shop in Winthrop Town Center, Bike Shop Riverview, Bike shop Tampa, bikes lithia, BMX Race Bike Brandon, Brandon Bikeworks, David Luppino
Sep 16, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins On Saturday, September 29, select museums across Florida will participate in the Eighth Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! This event celebrates cultural education through the nation’s wide array of museums and institutions. The program allows two people from each household to visit the participating museums for free. During the Eighth(…)
By Kelly Legg Arts and Entertainment, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Christian Voice Monthly, Events, FishHawk, Riverview, South County, Valrico No comments Tags: Bok Tower, Bryant Martinez, Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Florida Holocaust Museum, free day at the museum Tampa, Henry B. Plant Museum, Museum Day, Museum Day Live, Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersbur, Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Smithsonian Magazine, Tampa Bay History Center, The Armed Forces Military Museum in Largo, The Pier Aquarium, The Polk Museum of Art, Winthrop Town Center, Ybor City Museum State Park
