Feb 2, 2012
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Edward Gonzalez, of Pediatric Dental Center, makes sure that children in the Brandon community are taught the importance of dental health. From a very early age, we are taught how important it is for us to brush our teeth and floss daily in order to maintain(…)
Feb 1, 2012
Randall Middle School student Jessica Martinez, 15, received the Youth Excellence and Achievement Award (YEA!) for Success Despite Difficult Odds last year. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is ready to recognize local students for their positive contributions through the Youth Excellence and Achievement (YEA!) Awards. Created in 2010, the YEA! Awards recipients(…)
Feb 1, 2012
Karen Brooks, current director of LifeCare and Cookie Gray, former director, are excited about the plans and changes happening during their 25th anniversary. In 1987, there weren’t many options available for females when faced with an unplanned pregnancy in Hillsborough County. The pregnancy rate was continually increased; however the services to help those facing an(…)
Jan 24, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stands with Brandon business owner Sam Rashid during an private fundraising breakfast at Sumatra Cafe in Brandon in January. Just days before the Republican primary, presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made a point to stop at Sumatra Bistro Cafe in Brandon for a fundraising breakfast.(…)
Jan 18, 2012
The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2012. Ahead of the event The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 74 will offer no-cost, non-punitive, 15-minute checks at the Williams Park Boat Ramp in Riverview. Thousands are expected to attend this year’s Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2012. While most will(…)
Jan 18, 2012
For a truly memorable Valentine’s gift, send your loved one a Singing Valentine courtesy of The Heralds of Harmony. You will leave your sweetheart speechless, and this gift will be remembered for years to come. This Valentine’s Day, instead of giving the standard box of chocolates or expensive roses, why give a Singing Valentine from(…)
Jan 18, 2012
Looking for a new dining option? Give the newly opened Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry a whirl and experience a fresh culture of dining. Mongolian Stir Fry is a fast casual dining, Asian stir-fry concept that allows guests to create their own meal by picking from a menu or buffet of options. It(…)
Jan 18, 2012
Photo provided by Hillsborough County. Children play at one the county’s 19 recreation centers now offering PRC’s newest after-school program. Beginning in January, Rec2Six expanded by offering its program at 19 Hillsborough County recreation centers. “What started as a pilot program initially is now expanding into the 19 centers,” said Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and(…)
Jan 17, 2012
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee is joined by Jen Lechowich, the widow of Ivan Lechowich, who was killed in Afghanistan in September of 2010, and her daughter, Natalie, along with Ivan’s parents, Rick and Gina Lechowich during a recently held Congregational Commendation ceremony honoring the sheriff for his support of the nation’s fallen heroes and(…)
Jan 16, 2012
Top Chef Texas Season Nine contestant Richie Farina, whose family still resides in Riverview, will be conducting a cooking class on Thursday and Friday, February 9 and 10, at Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium in Brandon. From his humble beginnings working rking at the Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium in Brandon during his high school years until(…)
