Sep 23, 2012
By Libby Hopkins When you walk into Mayhams Restaurant in Seffner, your sense of smell is engulfed by the scent of some amazing Southern cooking. You are also greeted as if you are a long lost family member. Mayhams has only been open for a little over eight weeks, but business is booming. Margie Miller(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Sandy Lee Do you remember being a kid and bringing home a good report card only to have a parent notice that the one grade that was less than stellar was the one they were talking to you about? They would say, “What happened in science or math?” In that moment, that critical self(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Kathy Collins If you are looking for something different to do this fall that is fun and family friendly, get everyone together and head to Plant City and try the Futch Family’s Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. Third generation brothers and sister Carson, Janet and Wayne Futch have been preparing all year long for this(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Derek Maul It’s only been a few weeks since the Reverend Tim Machtel moved to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale, but he already feels at home. “So far we’re enjoying Brandon,” Machtel said. “We’re settling into the routine and feel very comfortable here.” Machtel, 47, quickly noted the congregation’s desire to serve(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Kelly Legg Three times a year, the Christian-based networking group Christian Business Connections (CBC) hosts the Brandon Prayer Breakfast. This is a great opportunity for all Christian business people to come together and listen to an inspirational message, pray for the community and network with other Christian business people in a way that honors(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Libby Hopkins Attending college can be a challenge for anyone, but what if you are married with two children and the college you are attending is an Ivy League university in another state? This is the challenge Anthony and Shaneka Langhorne are facing. The Langhornes were accepted to Columbia University in New York City(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Kelly Legg Musician James Pergolatti recently heard God calling him to reach beyond his comfort zone and share his love of Christian rock music in a big way. Pergolatti feels that music is a path to connect people with the love of Christ. One of Pergolatti’s neighbors recently contacted him, telling him that his(…)
Sep 16, 2012
Sister Carina Maris Okeke gives full credit to God for the series of events that ultimately led her on the journey to Riverview to become the new principal at St. Stephen Catholic School. “It was St. Stephen that found my resume and called me about the position,” said Okeke. “I went through a phone and(…)
Sep 16, 2012
Staff Report Renee Swope will be speaking on Saturday, September 29, as part of The Greater Brandon Girlfriend’s Gathering “A Confident Heart.” Swope, a gifted speaker, author and nationally syndicated radio co-host, is known for her ability to connect with women of all ages and stages of life, she has a unique way of inspiring(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins On Saturday, September 29, select museums across Florida will participate in the Eighth Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! This event celebrates cultural education through the nation’s wide array of museums and institutions. The program allows two people from each household to visit the participating museums for free. During the Eighth(…)
