Business

No Deal Too Big Or Small With “Big” Steve Modica

By Staff Report Steve Modica, member of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors and the Florida Association of Realtors, recently landed at HomeXpress Realty, a full service realty office in Brandon. “Big Steve,” as he’s been nicknamed by colleagues, has been in the property management side of real estate since 1974 when he’d accompany his(…)

Re/Max Realtor Sponsors Newspaper Delivery To Valencia Lakes Residents

Staff Report When Marie Wise and husband Ryan moved to Florida from Ohio 10 years ago, the couple built a gorgeous custom home in a big subdivision. But, soon after, the couple realized that home ownership and the burden of upkeep was too much. When GL Homes launched its resort style new home community six(…)

Local Dentist Gets Creative With Dental Membership Program

By Marie Gilmore Going to the dentist without any dental coverage can be a scary proposition. This often leads to adults and children that wait until there is a dental emergency before finally going to the dentist. Without preventative care and an established relationship, dental visits can be painful for both the mouth and the(…)

Brandon Rental Celebrates 40 Years

By Adam Musgrave When A.T. “Red” Glass moved to Brandon in 1970, he never expected he would leave a legacy for his family and for Eastern Hillsborough County that would last 40 years. Today, Brandon Rental Centers continues its tradition of excellent service in the rental of everything from electrical and heavy loading equipment to(…)

Family Wins Free Rent For A Year

Family Wins Free Rent For A Year

By Michelle Caceres Rebecca Wilson had one entry in the Live Free for a Year Sweepstakes at The Preserve at Alafia. Just one entry among hundreds. Her dismal chances of winning didn’t stop her and her daughter from attending the party in February where the winner would be announced. “I thought it would be a(…)

New Movie Theatre, Department Store, Restaurants, Announced For Big Bend Mall

New Movie Theatre, Department Store, Restaurants, Announced For Big Bend Mall

By Adam Musgrave Only a few years ago, Big Bend Rd. was a quiet country street whose biggest distinction was the power plant that sat puffing steam at its terminus. Now, that sleepy road is poised to see the most explosive economic expansion since the New Tampa region of the county. Already home to an(…)

New Concierge Doctor Offers Home Visits

By Samantha R. Evensen The days of the hometown doctor that makes house calls are back! And, in this case, not just the doctor himself, but the entire practice, including Registered Nurse and caring staff are all at your service. With Concierge Care Tampa Bay, patients become VIP members and for a flat fee of(…)

Fresh, Fast, Fish, Now Open For Fast Casual Dining

Fresh, Fast, Fish, Now Open For Fast Casual Dining

By Libby Hopkins Fast and Fresh are the words the owners of the new The Seafood Dive restaurant in the former location of La Septima on N. Parsons Ave. in Brandon, hope you will remember. Because although it is fast, it is fresh seafood and homemade sides and desserts being served in a fast-casual environment.(…)

Washed Up Car Wash Opens New Location With Big Splash

By Tamas Mondovics Featuring the very latest in car wash technology, Washed Up, one of the community’s newest businesses, has been drawing a   lot of attention as an attractive and beneficial addition to Brandon’s main thoroughfare. Washed Up celebrated its grand opening last month at the well-selected location on Highway 60, next to the RaceTrac(…)

Pinch-A-Penny’s 3rd Big Green Egg Fest To Benefit Warrior Foundation

Pinch-A-Penny’s 3rd Big Green Egg Fest To Benefit Warrior Foundation

By Kathy L. Collins If you love to cook on a grill, you just might by an “Egghead.” If you are, or think you might be, or you just like grilled food, then come to the 3rd Annual Big Green Egg Fest hosted by the Rutledge family, the owners of the FishHawk Pinch-A-Penny located at(…)