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Traveling On Limited Time Can Be Short, Sweet And Unforgettable

Thoughts of turmoil that occurred during the reins of Henry VIII of England and King Louis XVI of France danced in my mind as I fantasized during the planning of our trip to London and Paris. Walking the same paths they crossed so many years ago was just one of the many reasons I wanted(…)

Brandon Resident, David Parry Named Top Criminal Lawyer By Tampa Bay

The Criminal Defense Law Firm of Bauer, Crider, Pellegrino, and Parry is proud to announce that David R. Parry, of Brandon, has been recognized by Tampa Bay Magazine as one of Tampa Bay’s Top Lawyers in criminal defense. The recently published Tampa Bay Magazine, July/August 2010 issue recognized Tampa Bay’s Top Lawyers in many disciplines(…)

Brandon IMAX Screen To Open Friday

After this weekend, Brandon area residents will no longer have to travel to Tampa to see a movie in IMAX. On Friday night, AMC Regency 20 off S.R. 60 is opening it’s first IMAX screen with a showing of Legends of Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole and special events for the whole family. Starting at(…)

Residents Team Up to Support First Local Psoriasis Walk

Saturday, November 6 is turning out to be a very special day for many local residents in the Tampa Bay area, as the date marks the first-ever Walk for the Cure for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, a family friendly 1K and 5K walk to be held at Ballast Point Park, located at 5300 Interbay Blvd.(…)

Dover Industrial Park Slated For Late 2010, Promises Hundreds Of Jobs

Plans for what some claim will become the renewable energy center of Florida are now moving forward, as residents get more of their questions answered in connection with Infinitus Renewable Energy Park (IREP) in Dover, planned for Eastern Hillsborough County. “This is the largest privately founded project currently in Hillsborough County,” said project design firm(…)

Hyperbaric Chamber Fundraiser Helps Library Attack Victim

The Ruskin-SouthShore Chamber of Commerce, along with TECO, hosted a fundraiser last month for the Bloomingdale Library attack victim.  Hundreds of people attended the successful event, which included entertainment from local high school singing groups and bands, as well as a children’s play area with bouncehouses and plenty of barbecue. The Ruskin-SouthShore Chamber Executive Director(…)

County Proposes S.R. 674 Sewage Pipeline Construction Alternatives

  Residents recently took the time to meet with county officials to discuss the second phase of a sewage pipeline construction project affecting their community along S.R. 674. The discussion involved almost $8 million of taxpayers’ money and the project’s potential affect on the local traffic or on the nearby residential areas for the next(…)

Local Schools Earn Top Grades Statewide

As Hillsborough County schools open their doors to a new school year the public schools located inside and around FishHawk Ranch also welcomed new and familiar students alike with the gift of great grades. Five of the public schools designated for FishHawk Ranch students have once again been recognized as top schools by the 2009-10(…)

Residents Invited To Welcome Home Fallen Hero

Brandon area residents are invited to come out to support a fallen hero. Marine Lance Corporal Nathaniel J. A. Schultz was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Community support is requested in the Brandon/Riverview area Friday, August 27 at approximately 2 p.m.  Residents are asked to bring their flags, stand along Bloomingdale Ave. and show support(…)

Improvements To Brandon Intersection Announced

About two dozen local residents signed in and showed their interest in connection with the county’s proposed improvements at the intersection of Parsons Ave./John Moore Rd. and Lumsden Rd. in Brandon during a recent public meeting at Brandon’s Center Place, located at 619 Vonderburg Dr. According to Hillsborough County officials, the $2.7 million project will(…)