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Sheriff David Gee Receives Patriotic Employer Award For The Second Time

Sheriff David Gee Receives Patriotic Employer Award For The Second Time

Thanks to his leadership and personnel policies that support employee’s participation in the National Guard and Reserve, Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee received the Patriot Award last month for his support of HCSO employees who are also members of the nation’s National Guard and Reserve.

Appropriately and, for the second time in his career Gee, [...]

Brandon Ballet To Perform Its Holiday Tradition, The Nutcracker

Brandon Ballet To Perform Its Holiday Tradition, The Nutcracker

The Brandon Ballet will present the timeless classic “The Nutcracker” on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11. The Brandon Ballet will perform the timeless classic in four performances at Spoto High School auditorium, located at 8538 Eagle Palm Dr. in Riverview. On Saturday, December 10, there will be performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 [...]

Local Theme Parks Offer Plenty For The Whole Family To Enjoy This Holiday Season

We are lucky enough to live in an area that is literally surrounded by theme parks and attractions, all within an hour and a half of us. During the holidays, these attractions kick up the holiday spirit and excitement to a whole new level. If you are trying to find some fun things to do [...]

Christmas Lights Come To One And All In The Area

By: Dale Bliss

he entrance of Christmas Lane, located in Dover. It will be open from Thursday, December 1- Wednesday, December 28.

 

The most silent of nights and the most holiest of nights comes to us by way of Dover. Once again, Wetherington Lane holds a live reenactment of the true meaning [...]

Brandon High School Celebrates Rich History

Brandon High School is rich with history. The football program has been a mainstay in the area for many years. This year, the Brandon High Football Club, alumni and the boosters planned an excitingly nostalgic commemorative ceremony before the homecoming football game against East Bay earlier this month. Along with the regular festivities of homecoming, [...]

Former U.S. Olympian Gymnast Talks Life With Group At MOSI

In the late 1960s into the early 1970s, the name Cathy Rigby was synonymous with gymnastics and American pride. Rigby was the face United States in gymnastics during this time, and she was blessed with success in the sport.  Rigby cannot be defined as just a gymnast. She has lived an interesting life and she [...]

Annual Toy Drives Create Happy Holiday Memories For Children

‘Tis the season not only to be jolly, but also to be generous and promote good will towards others. This year, throughout the holiday season, the greater Tampa area has a variety of different opportunities that allow us to make a difference in children’s lives in the form of holiday toy drives. Supportive Therapy Empowering [...]

Center Place Offers Events To Get You In The Holiday Spirit

Kick off the holiday season by attending one of the many beloved holiday themed activities at Center Place in Brandon this December. Dawn Galia, executive director for Center Place, said, “This community is so supportive of Center Place. Our December events are a way that Center Place can give back and say thank you.” First [...]

Commissioners Hold Closed Session To Discuss Pat Bean Vs. Hillsborough County

Amidst the already frustrating budget woes that have been plaguing local officials, county commissioners met behind closed doors earlier this month in hopes of coming to discuss negotiations concerning former County Administrator Pat Bean and her pending lawsuit for her denied severance, a total of $278,023. Scheduled to last about an hour, the meeting was [...]

Kings Ave. Baptist Church Announces 25th Annual Walk Thru Bethlehem

By: Hannah Faircloth

Time travel seems to be the one thing that no 21st century inventor will claim to understand completely, let alone provide proof of. When it comes down to it; however, Kings Avenue Baptist Church comes closest to fulfilling this daunting task. It is even willing to take you with them on a [...]