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Rolling Pin’s Chef Lynnette Graduates From Culinary School

Rolling Pin’s Chef Lynnette Graduates From Culinary School

Chef Lynette cooks up a chicken dish for her class on July 20. She offers many demonstration and hands on classes. By: Savanna Peterson Chef Lynette Maze has been at the Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium for five years, however her love for the culinary arts began long before that. Her first job in the culinary(…)

Ed Morse Brandon Auto Mall FIAT Seeks Local Work Of Art To Feature In FIAT Studio

Ed Morse Brandon Auto Mall FIAT Seeks Local Work Of Art To Feature In FIAT Studio

The artist whose original work of art best captures the theme of “Living the Fiat Lifestyle with a Local Tampa Flair” will have his or her art showcased in the new FIAT studio at Ed Morse Brandon Auto Mall FIAT.  According to Peter Snelling, General Manager, 50 to 60 people will view the art on(…)

New Family-Oriented Seafood Restaurant Opens in Brandon

New Family-Oriented Seafood Restaurant Opens in Brandon

The Shrimp Warehouse is focusing on providing upscale, fresh food at affordable prices by offering a variety of menu items. The Lunch menu offers cheaper prices between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. By Mariah Jones A nice benefit to living in Florida is enjoying the fresh seafood this state has to offer. However, most of the time,(…)

A.J.’s Wine & Corner Liquor Store Wants To Know Its Customers By Name

A.J.’s Wine & Corner Liquor Store Wants To Know Its Customers By Name

A.J.’s Fine Wine and Liquors owner Ajay Jambhekar stands with Hall of Fame Cricket Player Ajit Wadekar, Rekha Wadekar and Geeta Jambhekar at a recent special event at his community store. A.J’s Fine Wines and Liquors, nestled into the corner of the Publix Plaza in the Shoppes at Lithia Plaza, wants to be the neighborhood(…)

Counseling Services Of Brandon Offers Free PTSD Treatment To Veterans

Counseling Services Of Brandon Offers Free PTSD Treatment To Veterans

Counseling Services of Brandon offers counseling to couples, adolescents, adults, and individuals. However, Toni Brown has recently started an offer for free Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to retired or active military veterans. By Mariah Jones As a way to give back to people who have fought for our country, Toni Brown, the president of(…)

Saladworks Comes To Brandon

Saladworks Comes To Brandon

Calvin Rucker stands outside his new Saladworks franchise on S.R. 60 in the Outback Plaza. Looking for America’s best salad? Well, look no further because Saladworks has arrived. Calvin Rucker and his wife, Felicia, opened the franchise in the Outback Plaza on S.R. 60 this spring. Rucker has been in the restaurant business for more(…)

Westfield Brandon Celebrates Grand Opening of Sesame Street Safari of Fun Play Space

Westfield Brandon Celebrates Grand Opening of Sesame Street Safari of Fun Play Space

By Brandon Henry A little piece of Busch Gardens has made its way into Westfield Brandon. Westfield Brandon’s new play space, the Sesame Street Safari of Fun, based on the Busch Gardens’ attraction of the same name, opened to the public on Friday, July 13. Animals and Sesame Street characters, such as Elmo and Cookie(…)

10th Annual FANG Back To School Festival Moves Inside At Campo Y

10th Annual FANG Back To School Festival Moves Inside At Campo Y

This year’s 10th Annual FishHawk Area Networking Group Back to School Festival will be held indoors at the Campo Y on Sunday, August 5, from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free with school supply donation. Last year, more than 400 backpacks were filled, thanks to the event. This year’s 10th Annual FishHawk Area Networking Group (FANG)(…)

RobZFitness Adds Cardio Center To Offerings

RobZFitness Adds Cardio Center To Offerings

Local aerobics instructor Amy Zulkoski will be offering aerobics classes at the newly expanded RobZFitness Aerobic/Group Fitness Studio in the Stein Mart-anchored Lithia Crossings Shopping Plaza. RobZFitness has a great reputation in the community. With hundreds of testimonials, success stories and achievements of guiding local clients to find their fitness and health goals, it is(…)

Taste Of Berlin Will Have You Coming Back For Authentic German Food Again And Again

Taste Of Berlin Will Have You Coming Back For Authentic German Food Again And Again

Photo courtesy of The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce You don’t need a passport to try truly authentic German food as Taste of Berlin is located right in Brandon. When you walk into Taste of Berlin, located at 526 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon, you feel as though you have been transported to the lovely German(…)