Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The close of each school year is the time for students to be recognized for their achievements, a prospect for many student-athletes as well as those who stand out for their academic success. Such recognition, of course, is nothing to scoff at given that besides the accolades and the honors, the students(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Scores: Bloomingdale 13, Brandon 13; Tampa Cath. 12, Newsome 0. As a continuation of the regular season, teams across Florida came together last month to measure up their strength during the 2013 spring football jamboree. Local teams were divided up into groups of four, or in some cases two, to participate in(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics With a 6-1 victory over the Orlando Timber Creek Wolves in the Class 8A-Region 2 final, Cougars (24-5) baseball led by program head coach, Butch Valdes, earned the school’s first-ever berth in the state semi-finals. Keeping the momentum alive, Durant first defeated American High School, and with a 6-0 victory advanced to(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Marie Gilmore It started with a volunteer position. Pamela Pinner volunteered to sit on the Board of her family’s self-managed, HOA community in Riverview. Over time, the volunteer Board became overwhelmed with day-to-day issues, deadlines and the infinite details required to properly manage its community. The community decided to hire a professional management company(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Sandy Townsend As we near the celebration of the birth of our nation, the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band (EHCB) has several additional reasons to celebrate. “We’re getting ready to perform our fourth-annual patriotic concert in the Brandon area, and we’ve reached close to 50 members in the short time we’ve been in existence,” said(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Samantha R. Evensen Carr Pediatrics Dentistry, specializing in dentistry for infants and children, creates an environment where the kids can feel comfortable and receive the best dental care and education. Dr. Natalie Carr is truly passionate about what she does and really puts an emphasis on dental education starting at a young age. Visits(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The Rutledge Family, Larry, Kathy and Jimmy, proudly own and operate the FishHawk Pinch-a-Penny located at 16715 FishHawk Blvd. in the Sweetbay Plaza. The Rutledge Family does more than just operate a neighborhood, family-friendly pool store. They also offer weekly pool maintenance service. Imagine if you would, that you had the(…)
Jun 6, 2013
With Father’s Day on the horizon, you may be wondering what to get for your dad. Spending time together is probably one of the best gifts he can receive from you. Below are some ide for activities you can share together. TREAT DAD TO SOME CHI THIS FATHER’S DAY! Wok Chi wishes all dads a(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics For more than half a century, the Brandon-based senior ladies social group, also known as the Brandon Newcomers Club, has set an example of supporting the members of its namesake community. The most recent recipients that have experienced the club’s generosity in the form of financial support included two local charities, including(…)
Jun 6, 2013
Staff Report The Florida Skin Divers Association, a non-profit organization of Florida dive clubs founded in 1952, will celebrate its 50th year hosting the “Southern Open Derby”, Florida’s State Championships for underwater photography and spear fishing. Sunset Grill at Little Harbor has been chosen as the site for the 2013 event state weigh-in and awards.(…)
