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(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Libby Hopkins In today’s society, more and more families are living in poverty because of the economy. When you think about ways to help these families, your first thoughts may be how to provide them with food or shelter, especially if they have babies or toddlers. You don’t think about providing the family with(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics RMCA Wimauma Academy officials were pleased to welcome six and seventh grade students who got their first tour of a new school built especially for them just in time for the 2012-2013 school year. The new 12,000-sq.-ft. RCMA Leadership Academy, a charter middle school at 18234 U.S. Hwy. 301 S. in Wimauma,(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Alissa Bridges 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(…)
Sep 6, 2012
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 women. Her(…)
