Sep 16, 2012
By Sandy Meyer Fall is almost upon us and with the cooler temperatures on the way, there’s no better time to go bicycling and enjoy the outdoors. Whether your goal is to complete a marathon or take a family bike ride through the park, Brandon Bikeworks is there to serve you. Opening its doors in(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins On Saturday, September 29, select museums across Florida will participate in the Eighth Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! This event celebrates cultural education through the nation’s wide array of museums and institutions. The program allows two people from each household to visit the participating museums for free. During the Eighth(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Continuing under its theme of “Live it, Love it, Preserve It,” Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful has combined two of its biggest annual events into one day of service, environmental education, friendly competition and family fun. To be successful, event organizers are urging volunteers to return and take part in the 25th annual(…)
Sep 6, 2012
Renee Swope will be speaking on Saturday, September 29, as part of The Greater Brandon Girlfriend’s Gathering “A Confident Heart.” Swope, a gifted speaker, author and nationally syndicated radio co-host, is known for her ability to connect with women of all ages and stages of life, she has a unique way of inspiring women. Her(…)
Sep 5, 2012
Presented by Erik Butler, The TakeOut Butler 643-FOOD or takeoutbutler.com When I was first told that Opa Café owners Mazen and Naielah Ayyoub had successfully operated a popular deli for more than 20 years in Long Island, I was impressed. That people are raving about their remarkable Mediterranean specialties, I am not surprised. They took(…)
Sep 4, 2012
“We always thought we were in fairly good shape for our age (both 63). We had been fitness walking for years or using a gym for our daily workouts,” said Christine Garrett. “Our eating habits, however, had deteriorated over time, and we found we snacked a lot at night and NOT on healthy foods.” “We(…)
Aug 31, 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(…)
Aug 24, 2012
This is a Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center Public Information Update for August 24, 2012. Current Situation Tropical Storm Isaac update as of 9:13 a.m. Tropical Storm Isaac is currently located 165 miles southeast of the Dominican Republic, with winds of 50 miles per hour. Road Closures Current road and lane closures are listed online(…)
Aug 23, 2012
Stonewood Grill & Tavern has been part of the Brandon community for over four years. In those four years, the restaurant has won “Best Fine Dining in Brandon” four times in a row from The Tampa Tribune. They are a local favorite for great steaks and happy hour fun. Mark Norman is the manager and(…)
Aug 23, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital, in conjunction with the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center (BSAC), has begun offering Prenatal Water Aerobic classes free to the public. These classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 9-9.45 a.m. at BSAC. Brandon Regional Hospital’s Public Relations Director Patty Montgomery credits Physician Relations Director Jill Lansky with getting the program(…)
