Brandon

Nov 21, 2011

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(…)

By Brandon, Events, Featured Stories

Nov 21, 2011

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(…)

By Brandon, Featured Stories, News

Nov 21, 2011

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(…)

By Brandon, Events, Featured Stories

Nov 18, 2011

New State Law Raises Fine Of Red Light Camera Violations

As the dispute over their effectiveness continues, motorists are under the watchful eyes of red light cameras at a number of intersections throughout Hillsborough County. The state of Florida adopted new red light camera enforcement laws for statewide consistency. These new laws, outlined in House Bill 325 – the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act –(…)

By Bloomingdale, Brandon, FishHawk, News, Riverview, Valrico

Nov 18, 2011

Come Enjoy Brandon Service League’s 19th Annual Holiday Home Tour

It’s time to deck the halls and get ready for the upcoming holiday season. If you need inspiration on decorating your home, then you should attend the 19th Annual GFWC Brandon Service League Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The tour will feature four exquisitely decorated locations in the greater(…)

By Arts and Entertainment, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, FishHawk, Riverview, Valrico

Nov 2, 2011

Chicks For Charity Gives Back to Community All Year ‘Round

Whether it is dressing up, working out, stepping up or stepping in, members of Chicks for Charity are working to give back to the Brandon community whenever possible. Tammy Holmberg, co-owner of Chick-fil-A at Lake Brandon Village, was inspired to start up the gathering of women doing good, as a part of her Honorary Mayor’s(…)

By Bloomingdale, Brandon, Events, Featured Stories, FishHawk, Riverview, Valrico

Nov 2, 2011

Kids Manage City For Day at JA BizTown

How many 10 year-olds do you know that can create a profit and loss statement and create a business with a balanced budget? At the Junior Achievement BizTown village in Tampa, every Hillsborough County fifth grade student gets this chance plus more at their field trip to BizTown. Students enter BizTown with a previously determined(…)

By Bloomingdale, Brandon, Featured Stories, FishHawk, News, Riverview, Valrico

Oct 26, 2011

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Asks Residents to Catch a Serial Armed Robbery Suspect

Major Donna Lusczynski, with the Hillsborough County Sheriff  office Criminal Investigation Division reached out to the community for help on Wednesday, to identify and hopefully catch a serial armed robbery suspect, whom detectives now call, the Seffner Bandit.   “We are urging the community to contact us immediately with any information in connection with this(…)

By Bloomingdale, Brandon, Featured Stories, FishHawk, News, Riverview, Valrico

Oct 24, 2011

Dottie Berger MacKinnon Is Honored For Making A Difference In Tampa Bay

      Every once in a while, you get lucky enough to meet someone who truly makes a difference in someone’s life. Earlier this month, at the Glazer Children’s Museum, Dottie Berger MacKinnon was honored for her selfless dedication to making the lives of thousands of abused and neglected children better in the Tampa(…)

By Brandon, Featured Stories, News, Volunteer Opportunities

Oct 24, 2011

New Moms Can Get Out With Small Fry Society

      Mommies-to-be and mom’s with new babies looking to get involved in fun activities outside the house need look no further than small fry society and bun in the oven bunch. Amy Lundy, founder, was inspired to start up small fry society and bun in the oven bunch after her own experience trying(…)

By Brandon, Featured Stories, FishHawk, Riverview, Valrico

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