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Revolution Ice Cream Churns Up Something New In Brandon

Revolution Ice Cream Churns Up Something New In Brandon

Revolution Ice Cream Churns Up Something New In Brandon By Marie Gilmore Attention! Ice Cream fans, there is something new in town. Now open, The Revolution Ice Cream company in Brandon will tease your taste buds with new flavors, a cozy atmosphere and a great new concept in ice cream. Owned by husband and wife(…)

District Increases Water Restrictions in Tampa Bay Area

District Increases Water Restrictions in Tampa Bay Area

Due to below normal rainfall, reduced river levels and increasing water supply concerns, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted to increase water restrictions in the Tampa Bay area and enacted Phase III restrictions for lawn watering, car washing and fountain use in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. In a recent press release,(…)

Bloomingdale Parcel Eyed For New Superstore

Bloomingdale Parcel Eyed For New Superstore

By Tamas Mondovics The rumor circulating among Bloomingdale area residents and neighboring Walmart store employees of a new, much bigger store to be built within the community is officially over. Hillsborough County officials confirmed that the retail giant, Walmart, is in fact planning to build a new store on Bloomingdale Ave. on a vacant field(…)

Harley Gilmore: Surveyor, Chef, Father, Grandfather, In Love With His Life

By Derek Maul Lots of people have a vague idea of their “Bucket List.” You know, that inventory of special goals, accomplishments, or places to visit. Harley Gilmore has his written down, and color-coded; 42 items, to be exact. Not only that, but he’s serious. “It’s a realistic list,” Gilmore said. “I’m endeavoring to complete(…)

Celebrating Two Years TNT Pest Control Offers Dynamite Service

By Michelle Colesanti Pests that can cause damage to your home are always a threat. Having a pest control company that can provide you the security in knowing your home is well protected is extremely important. Ed Tekampe has always enjoyed working with and providing service to his customers. After 21 years in the pest(…)

Hands-on Spanish Helps With Conversation Comfort

By Marie Gilmore Carla Mount knows first-hand what it is like to be in a foreign country where language is a barrier. She understands being new to an area and having the fear of getting lost and not knowing how to communicate or how to follow directions. In fact, both of these things happened to(…)

Humadorables By Susan Are Cigar Box Purses To Die For

By Kathy L. Collins Susan Jordan of Valrico is a wonderful and creative artist who is designing and making one-of-a-kind cigar box purses called “Humadorables by Susan.” You might know Jordan from “Whimsical Walls and Murals by Susan.” She has been creating lovely murals since 1999. Jordan is a vivacious and creative artist who simply(…)

HUMAN Offering New Healthy Vending Options

By Samantha R. Evensen Lisa and Ed Aber, active members of the community, have been working with Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition (HUMAN) to bring healthy vending options to the schools. They saw the opportunity to be part of the solution in the ongoing battle against obesity, and being members of the PTSA board at(…)

Let Outdoor Impressions Turn Your Backyard In To Paradise

By Sandy Meyer Anyone who is a fan of the show Yardcrashers, on the DIY Network, has probably dreamed of transforming their own backyard into one of the amazing works of art featured on the show. James Smith, President of Outdoor Impressions has made creating these stunning masterpieces his life work, going into the business(…)

Let Couture Painting Transform Your Home With Paint

By Kathy L. Collins If you are looking to spruce up your home, interior or exterior, with paint or transform a room with an accent wall and maybe even a chair rail, give Mike Couture with Couture Painting a call. Couture specializes in finish painting, so he is the one to call for the final(…)