Holiday Story

Flowers, Spa Days, Tea Time & More For Mother’s Day Celebrations

Mother’s Day is almost upon us and it’s time to think about how to honor that special mom for all she has done throughout the year. Mom deserves a special treat and there are lots of local businesses that offer great ideas to tell mom how much she means. Restaurants Give mom the morning off(…)

Unique And Local Gift Ideas For This Valentine’s Day

By  Sandra Meyer Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day by dining at one of the fabulous local restaurants.  Or choose to pamper your loved one, or yourself, at one of the many fine spas and salons.  Whatever your pleasure, there is something nearby to celebrate this day of love.  Area Restaurants Bonefish Grill located at(…)

Best Places To See The Holiday Lights

Best Places To See The Holiday Lights

By Michelle Colesanti Nights of Shimmering Lights Nights of Shimmering Lights light up S.R. 60 just east of Brandon with a million colorful LED lights. This is the second season at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, located at 215 Sydney Washer Rd. in Dover. Many new additions this year are planned. Guests experience the 11 themed(…)

Local Restaurant Teams With Community To Give Hot Meals For Holidays

By Libby Hopkins Margie Burnett, the owner of Mayhams Restaurant in Seffner, has a lot to be thankful for in her life. She has a loving family, great friends and a thriving restaurant that has been a part of the Seffner community for over six months. Since she is so blessed, she wanted to give(…)

Busch Gardens Adds Christmas Town

By staff report `Tis the season for a new family tradition! Busch Gardens Tampa is launching the biggest Christmas celebration ever. Christmas Town transforms the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas, filling guests’ senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors, and creating a beautiful new tradition for Tampa’s(…)

Impact The Community By Giving Back This Holiday Season

By Alissa Bridges ‘Tis the season to be both jolly and generous as we enter the holiday season. Before making up your gift lists this year and running off to the stores, keep in mind that the Brandon and Tampa areas offer several ways to give back to the community as well.   Honor Flight(…)

Family Christmas Tree Lot Continues To Support Local Community

By Kathy L. Collins One of the best things about Christmas is selecting the perfect tree with the whole family. This tradition is loved by the Chaberek family of Valrico, and the reason why they started the Chaberek Family Christmas Tree lot several years ago. The lot is located on Newsome High School property in(…)

Local Rotary Clubs Help To Eradicate Polio

By Libby Hopkins In the early 80’s, Rotary International set out to rid the world of polio. For years, people feared this highly contagious viral infection that caused paralysis, breathing problems or even death. Almost three decades later, Rotary International is less than one percent away from eradicating polio. Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the(…)

Area Events ‘Light Up’ Community And Bring Holiday Spirit

By Kathy L. Collins It’s time to think about decking the halls and having lots of holiday fun with your friends and family. What better way to kick off the ‘season to be jolly’ then to attend one of the area’s Christmas Tree Lighting events. There are several scheduled during November and December.   Hyde(…)

Shoppers Choose Charitable Winners In Festival Of Trees At Mall

By Kathy L. Collins In an effort to spread holiday cheer and goodwill this season, Westfield Brandon has teamed up with six local non-profit organizations for a Festival of Trees. The trees will be decorated by the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, The Greater Brandon Community Foundation, Girl Scouts, the Sylvia Thomas Center(…)