Bloomingdale

Sep 7, 2011

Brandon South Rotary’s Lobstah Fest 2011

Brandon South Rotarian Rob Silver knows a good lobster when he sees one. Being from New Hampshire and growing up surrounded by lobster bakes and family festivals, he has worked with his Brandon South Rotary club to create a big community gathering including lobster, the first annual Lobstah Festival. The event will be held at(…)

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Aug 29, 2011

Indoor Farmer’s Market Offers Local Produce, Friendly Service

Mike Cairo may have thought of the best use of indoor space in the plaza he owns with his father. He created an indoor farmer’s market, The Fresh Farm, on the corner of Providence Rd. and Bloomingdale Ave. Cairo explained, “I just thought that at a roadside stand in the Florida heart, the produce would(…)

By Bloomingdale, Brandon, Business

Aug 15, 2011

A-Rated Charter School In Riverview On Schedule To Open This Fall

“I can’t be happier with the progress on our new Riverview facility,” said Valrico Lake Advantage Academy (VLAA) Principal Bonnie Guertin, as she commented on the construction of the school’s  new, 41,000-sq.-ft. charter school facility now reaching completion in Riverview. The two-story, state-of-the-art charter school is being built by Center Construction Co. and will be(…)

By Bloomingdale, Featured Stories, News, Riverview, Valrico

Aug 2, 2011

New ARTrageous Offers Fun And Art Instruction In River Hills

When you walk in to Get ARTrageous, the new art studio in Valrico, you are greeted by bold, vibrant colors. You instantly recognize a passion for art. Shelly Valdez, the owner of Get ARTrageous, located at 4381 Lynx Paw Trl., said, “I wanted to offer something different. I want to teach fine arts skills to(…)

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Jul 28, 2011

Fundraising Events Held For Bloomingdale Attack Victim

Three years ago, an 18-year-old East Bay High School student was dropping books off at the Bloomingdale Regional Library. This is the night that changed her life forever. That night, Kendrick Morris, who was 16 years old at the time, attacked her in the parking lot, leaving her blind, unable to speak and in a(…)

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Jul 14, 2011

Bloomingdale Huskies Win 2011 Tournament of Champions

Following a tough season plagued with some injuries, the Bloomingdale Huskies (13-4) little league senior softball team managed to pull together and win the 2011 District 13 Tournament of Champions (TOC) by defeating Pinecrest 12-11, held at and hosted last month by the at Pinecrest Little League, located at 9312 C.R. 39 S. in Plant(…)

By Arts and Entertainment, Bloomingdale, Featured Stories, Sports, Valrico

Jun 30, 2011

Valrico Resident Performs Mysteries

  I love a good mystery, whether it’s curling up with a good book, or a good whodunit TV show or movie. So, when I recently had the opportunity to check out a MurderS She Wrote performance at Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City, I jumped at the chance. This murder mystery comedy dinner theater group(…)

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Jun 30, 2011

Reward for Info on Bloomingdale Vandals

Unknown suspect(s) vandalized three Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office Citizen Patrol vehicles between Friday, May 27 at 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 28 at 7 a.m. The vehicles were parked at the Bloomingdale Community Substation. Suspect(s) used bricks, chunks of asphalt and a metal pipe to shatter windshields, windows and tail lights. Damage is estimated at(…)

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Jun 28, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Coming To Bloomingdale Square In October

If you love lip-smacking Mexican cuisine, you will be happy to know that Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to a location near you. The Chipotle Grill franchise spans across the United States and abroad, and is finally planning to open a new restaurant in Bloomingdale Square. Chipotle is now leasing the spot where the Latin(…)

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May 16, 2011

Valrico Banker Runs For Mayor

A girls’ night out movie evening, a mall crawl with stops at some of the best restaurants in Westfield Brandon, a fun run and a fitness class are just some of the events Honorary Mayor candidate and Valrico resident Cami Gibertini is using to raise money for her charities the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO)(…)

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