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Local Host Homes Needed For Foreign Exchange Students This Summer

Local Host Homes Needed For Foreign Exchange Students This Summer

Education First is looking for host homes for Chinese students, ages nine-14, to stay for three weeks in July.

Are you interested in the opportunity to both learn about a new culture and share yours? If so, then you might consider hosting a foreign exchange student for a few weeks this summer.

Thirty-two junior [...]

North Brandon Volunteer Fire Station Seeks Resident’s Support

North Brandon Volunteer Fire Station Seeks Resident’s Support

North Brandon Fire Station Chief Robert J. Etten, left,  is joined by members of the day shift crew Taylor McDaniel, Josh Arturi, Michelle Gould and Nate Storey. Station No. 18, is located at 3096 Kingsway Road, in Seffner

It’s been three years since Hillsborough County Commissioners, county administration and staff were on hand for the [...]

HCSO’s Intelligence-Led Policing Works To Eradicate Graffiti

HCSO’s Intelligence-Led Policing Works To Eradicate Graffiti

County Code Enforcement Deputies Johnathan Williams and Armando Sanchez of the department’s Anti-Graffiti Unit clean up an area recently affected with graffiti.

Since its inception last year, the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Department’s Anti-Graffiti unit has been  working in partnership with the sheriff’s office, removing unwanted tags and graffiti as quickly as they appear.

According [...]

Bloomingdale High School Principal Excited About 25-Year Milestone

Bloomingdale High School Principal Excited About 25-Year Milestone

Principal Mark West has served Bloomingdale since the end of 2005

By Derek Maul

A little more than six years into his tenure at Bloomingdale High School (BHS), Principal Mark West remains as motivated as his first day on the job.

“It’s the kids,” he said. “They are so rejuvenating. I still come [...]

Local Organization Supports Active Military In The Community

Local Organization Supports Active Military In The Community

Sheryl Anthos, of Brandon, is the president of the Greater Tampa Bay Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America. She became affiliated with the group when her son was deployed to Iraq with his Army reserves unit.

The Blue Star Mothers of America has been in existence for more than 70 years and supports [...]

BSL Celebrates Hosts Annual Country Jamboree In Support Of Local Organizations & Schools

BSL Celebrates Hosts Annual Country Jamboree In Support Of Local Organizations & Schools

The GFWC Brandon Service League proudly distributed over $13,000 to 18 local organizations and schools at its 28th Annual Country Jamboree earlier this month.

Earlier this month, the GFWC Brandon Service League held its 28th Annual “Denim & Diamond” Country Jamboree at Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Ranch in Plant City. This event is a celebration [...]

Business Expo and “Taste of Brandon” Offer 30 Free Local Tastings

Business Expo and “Taste of Brandon” Offer 30 Free Local Tastings

Jaymer-Que Southern BBQ won the “Taste of Brandon” for Best Dessert last year. The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will hold the 24th annual 2012 Brandon Business Expo & “Taste of Brandon” on Thursday, May 17, from 3:30-8 p.m.

Each year businesses from all over the greater Brandon area come together in a networking opportunity [...]

East Bay High School SGA Organizes 5K4Q Run To Benefit Bloomingdale Library Survivor

East Bay High School SGA Organizes 5K4Q Run To Benefit Bloomingdale Library Survivor

The East Bay High School Student Government Association is coordinating and organizing the first annual 5K4Q Run. The purpose of the 5K run and one-mile fun run is to raise funds to support the Bloomingdale Library Survivor who is an alumnus of East Bay High School and was an active member of the Student Government [...]

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.

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