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Golf Tournament At River Hills Will Help Raise Money For Local Vets

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(…)

2012 Small Business Of The Year Award Semi-Finalists Named

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(…)

Annual Event Seeks Volunteers & Deployed Addresses To Send Cards For Troops

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(…)

Help Raise Funds To Find A Cure At Fifth Annual “Plaza Bella Goes Pink”

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(…)

Cooley Law School Announces Additions To Local Campus

Staff Report Thomas M. Cooley Law School was founded in 1972. It is a private non-profit independent law school accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission.  It has recently opened a campus in Riverview. Cooley has provided its more than 16,000 graduates with the practical skills necessary for a seamless transition(…)

Massage Envy Gives Back To Arthritis Foundation With Massage

By Marie Gilmore During Massage Envy’s Healing Hands for Arthritis event, clients receiving massages will also benefit the Arthritis Foundation and its efforts to find a cure. On Wednesday, September 19, $10 from every one-hour massage session will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation. To introduce new clients to the benefits of massage, Massage Envy(…)

Renee Swope Speaks At Girlfriend’s Gathering At Bell Shoals

Staff Report Renee Swope will be speaking on Saturday, September 29, as part of The Greater Brandon Girlfriend’s Gathering “A Confident Heart.” Swope, a gifted speaker, author and nationally syndicated radio co-host, is known for her ability to connect with women of all ages and stages of life, she has a unique way of inspiring(…)

It’s Not Too Late To Walk To End Alzheimer’s In Sun City Center In October

Connie Lesko knows just how difficult it can be to watch as loved ones deal with the effects of Alzheimer’s, having watched it happen to both of her parents. It was both of her parents and her job at Freedom Plaza, a retirement community in Ruskin, that inspired her to help re-launch the annual Walk(…)

Entertainment Awaits At the 2012 Momentum Festival Featuring Brandon Idol

By Kathy L. Collins 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(…)

Center Place Welcomes All To Its Annual Beach Blanket Bunco

By Kathy L. Collins Come out and support Center Place and the arts at Center Place’s “Beach Blanket Bunco For The Arts.” This fun event will be held on Thursday, September 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $20 gets you dinner from LaSeptima, a drink (wine, soda or water), dessert and several lively(…)