Mar 17, 2013
By Michelle Caceres Players don’t need a perfect stroke to participate in the Dwayne Schintzius Memorial Golf Classic, just a desire to play and help raise funds to support cancer research, education, advocacy and local patient service programs. The tournament, which benefits the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in memory of Dwayne Schintzius, begins with(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Samantha R. Evensen Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon, dedicated to serving children and developing youth leaders, has partnered with Joshua House in the 1st Annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. In the past, its members(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Rachel Nelson Twenty-five years ago, a “new” Lowry Park Zoo re-opened its doors as a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the management and ongoing development of a superior zoological garden. What was once labeled “one of the worst zoos in the country” by the Humane Society (prior to reorganization), has since been named the(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Samantha R. Evensen The days of the hometown doctor that makes house calls are back! And, in this case, not just the doctor himself, but the entire practice, including Registered Nurse and caring staff are all at your service. With Concierge Care Tampa Bay, patients become VIP members and for a flat fee of(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins Fast and Fresh are the words the owners of the new The Seafood Dive restaurant in the former location of La Septima on N. Parsons Ave. in Brandon, hope you will remember. Because although it is fast, it is fresh seafood and homemade sides and desserts being served in a fast-casual environment.(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Featuring the very latest in car wash technology, Washed Up, one of the community’s newest businesses, has been drawing a lot of attention as an attractive and beneficial addition to Brandon’s main thoroughfare. Washed Up celebrated its grand opening last month at the well-selected location on Highway 60, next to the RaceTrac(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By tamas mondovics The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Internet Predator Unit (IPU), led by Detective Phil Dubord, conducted an initiative last month to identify and arrest individuals who are engaged in the illegal receipt, possession, production and distribution of child pornographic material. According to HCSO officials, the effort, appropriately named, “Operation Cyber Storm” resulted, in(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The topic of marine science took center stage at the USF St. Petersburg Campus, Science and Technology Building (STG) late last month as dozens of high school scholars competed in the 2013 Regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Spoonbill Bowl. While students and teachers from the 14 high schools in the region(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins How does one community collect 180,908 lbs. of food and gift cards in one day and get it delivered to the organizations that need it? With a local event, started seven years ago called Feed The Bay, where churches, communities and local grocery stores work together to do something good. One of(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Libby Hopkins The American Veterans National Service Foundation (AMVETS) was created in 1944. It’s a volunteer-led organization that formed after WWII with the goal of supporting the returning veterans from WWII by aiding them in their readjustment back into civilian life. That goal continues today and Commander Israel Gonzalez of the AMVETS Post 26(…)
