Events

State Representative Rachel Burgin Gives Legislative Update To Area Residents

State Representative Rachel Burgin Gives Legislative Update To Area Residents

State Representative Rachel Burgin was welcomed to the Greater Seffner Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting by President, Lori Libhart. Burgin gave an insightful and in depth discussion of 2012 Legislative Session. Earlier this month, State Representative Rachel Burgin was the featured speaker at the Greater Seffner Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting. Burgin gave an informative(…)

Durant High School Produces Award-Winning Thespians

Durant High School Produces Award-Winning Thespians

Durant High School’s Drama Department may be small, but they are comprised of talented thespians who recently competed in two competitions and came away winners. Next production Thursday-Saturday, April 26-28. This has been an exciting year for the Durant High School Drama Department. They have staged several great productions and have won several prestigious awards.(…)

Chick-fil-A Cares For Their Customers

Chick-fil-A Cares For Their Customers

From left to right; Joe Bucklee operates the Chick-fil-A in Brandon. He posted recently with Dan Cathy, President and CEO of Chick-fil-A on a visit to Brandon.  By Dale Bliss  “Fresh flowers on a table in a fast food eatery; mile one or mile two?” was the question asked by Don Cathy, president and chief(…)

Outreach Clinic Presents First Annual Kentucky Derby Party

Outreach Clinic Presents First Annual Kentucky Derby Party

Put on your best outfit and fancy hat and join Deborah Meegan, the executive director of the Brandon Outreach Clinic, at the clinic’s First Annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 5, from 4-8 p.m. Winthrop Barn. What does the Kentucky Derby with its festive atmosphere, fancy hats and mint juleps have in common with(…)

Shop Out Hunger At ECHO’s Designer Trunk Show And Sale

Shop Out Hunger At ECHO’s Designer Trunk Show And Sale

Come out and shop without guilt at ECHO’s first Designer Trunk Show and Sale. You will find great deals on new and gently used designer and upscale items for men, women and children. All funds will be used to keep ECHO’s pantry full . ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization) of Brandon will host its first(…)

A Local Rotary Holds A Southern-Style Barbeque To Benefit Local Charities

A Local Rotary Holds A Southern-Style Barbeque To Benefit Local Charities

Chris McGuire (left) and Ryan Odiorne (right) of the Valrico Rotary are hoping to raise $20,000 for local Brandon charities. The word “palooza” is defined as “an all-out crazy party at one place with a large group.” Now if you throw in the word, “pig” with that, you’ll get “Pig-A-Palooza.”  Pig-A-Palooza is a Southern-style barbeque(…)

Blueberry U-Picks Crop Up At Local Farms

Blueberry U-Picks Crop Up At Local Farms

By Adam Musgrave As strawberry season comes to a close, blueberry farmers across Hillsborough County are gearing up for a very busy season. Record high temperatures this winter and a nearly complete lack of freezes have combined to make perfect conditions for the area’s traditional spring blueberry season. With the perfect weather comes a triumphant(…)

Ambiance Salon & Spa To Open A Second Location In Riverview

Ambiance Salon & Spa To Open A Second Location In Riverview

Ambiance Salon & Spa, your everyday get away close to home, will soon have a second location in Riverview. You can get quality service in a European style salon and spa seven days a week at the Riverview location. Ambiance Salon & Spa, the area’s premiere full service salon and spa offering European style products(…)

Mummies Of The World Makes Its Florida Debut At MOSI

Mummies Of The World Makes Its Florida Debut At MOSI

MOSI is pleased to be the Florida premiere of the fantastic exhibition, Mummies of the  World. You can see the largest collection of mummies ever assemble from Friday, April 27-Monday, September 3. The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) will present Mummies of the World beginning on Friday, April 27. This is the fifth stop(…)

Fashion Icon Meets & Greets At Brandon Mall

Fashion Icon Meets & Greets At Brandon Mall

For those people that watch the fashion trends or struggle with their own personal style, Stacy London may be an answer to those efforts. London is known for her fashion wisdom on the TLC network show, What Not To Wear, airing since 2003. For those who watch the show, London is known for her straight-forward,(…)