Sep 5, 2012
Presented by Erik Butler, The TakeOut Butler 643-FOOD or takeoutbutler.com When I was first told that Opa Café owners Mazen and Naielah Ayyoub had successfully operated a popular deli for more than 20 years in Long Island, I was impressed. That people are raving about their remarkable Mediterranean specialties, I am not surprised. They took(…)
Sep 4, 2012
“We always thought we were in fairly good shape for our age (both 63). We had been fitness walking for years or using a gym for our daily workouts,” said Christine Garrett. “Our eating habits, however, had deteriorated over time, and we found we snacked a lot at night and NOT on healthy foods.” “We(…)
Sep 4, 2012
By Derek Maul Carol Mclemore moved to Brandon because of a direct order from General “Stormin’ Norman” Schwarzkopf. That was 1991. Today she’s here because she loves the community. “I joined the Air Force in 1979 to become an air traffic controller,” the Seattle, Washington native said. “But they sent me to Korea to build(…)
Aug 31, 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(…)
Aug 26, 2012
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 offers special introductory(…)
Aug 24, 2012
This is a Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center Public Information Update for August 24, 2012. Current Situation Tropical Storm Isaac update as of 9:13 a.m. Tropical Storm Isaac is currently located 165 miles southeast of the Dominican Republic, with winds of 50 miles per hour. Road Closures Current road and lane closures are listed online(…)
Aug 23, 2012
Dr. Jay J. Garcia will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Women’s Health Open House on Wednesday, September 5, 7-9 p.m. at Dr. Jay J. Garcia Weight Loss & Wellness Center in Brandon. For more than 30 years, Dr. Jay J. Garcia has recognized the importance of weight loss to creating a healthy population.(…)
Aug 23, 2012
Stonewood Grill & Tavern has been part of the Brandon community for over four years. In those four years, the restaurant has won “Best Fine Dining in Brandon” four times in a row from The Tampa Tribune. They are a local favorite for great steaks and happy hour fun. Mark Norman is the manager and(…)
Aug 23, 2012
There’s an old saying that says, “Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like.” That’s how I felt before I met Kristine Ozola-Weatherby of K.O. Styles at Elite Salon Suites in Brandon. I could never find a stylist that understood my wants or needs(…)
Aug 23, 2012
Are you ready to take charge of your health? Olivia Capaz of Total Body Balance at 166 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Suite A, in Brandon would like to help you on that journey. Her interest in the health industry began in 1998 when she became a certified personal trainer, followed in 2003 when she was licensed(…)
