Sep 16, 2012
There have been some heated debates lately as to whether or not the new initiative offered by the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation and the Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society (HCVMS) will help the feral cat problem in Hillsborough County. The new initiative is called AWAKE. It’s a comprehensive approach to animal issues in Hillsborough County(…)
Sep 16, 2012
As the economy begins to improve, people are getting out and supporting local businesses. A good place to shop, dine and bank is at River Hills Plaza, located at the intersection of Lithia Pinecrest Rd. and Lynx Paw Trl., across from Lithia Springs Elementary School in Valrico. According to Randy Raymond, owner of the plaza,(…)
Sep 16, 2012
The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club will hold its annual Santa’s Crop For The Kids! (formerly known as Santa in September) on Saturday, September 22, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 2913 John Moore Rd. in Brandon. The cost to participate is $35 and includes nine hours of crop time, breakfast,(…)
Sep 16, 2012
The 12th Annual Momentum Festival with Brandon Idol will be held on Saturday, September 29. This exciting and fun filled event, known as “Music, Arts, Entertainment- Served Fried on a Stick,” will take place at 800 Centennial Lodge Dr. (The Brandon Elks Lodge) in Brandon. Brandon Idol Teen will take place at 1 p.m. Brandon(…)
Sep 16, 2012
They say dogs are man’s best friend. They offer companionship and unconditional love to their humans. Some dogs work very hard for their humans by taking care of them and being their guide dogs. “Paws for Patriots” is a program offered by Southeastern Guide Dogs of Palmetto. Established in 1982, Southeastern Guide Dogs’ mission is(…)
Sep 16, 2012
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce congratulates the area businesses that have been named 2012 Small Business of the Year Award semi-finalists. Annually, this Awards Gala recognizes and honors small businesses within the Greater Brandon area that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth and development, creativity, and integrity in operating a business, as well as a(…)
Sep 16, 2012
When you want to send a holiday card, all you have to do is go to the local store and purchase one. But if you are one of the thousands of military service personnel stationed around the world in remote and dangerous locations such as Afghanistan or Iraq, there is no local store. It is(…)
Sep 16, 2012
Lush green fairways, soft white sand traps and beautifully crisp landscaping await as Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club recently re-opened after a summer-long grounds renovation project. Beginning late last spring, the renovations included replacing the greens with Champion Bermuda grass, an ultra-fine variety of grass that presents better consistency and gives better putting speeds,(…)
Sep 16, 2012
The Fifth Annual Winthrop Art Festival will be held on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Winthrop Town Centre in Riverview. Planning is now underway for the event. Because this is a community event which benefits the community, the community is invited to be a part of the planning. Event organizer and(…)
