Mar 17, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Sinkholes in Florida, especially in Hillsborough County and more specifically in the north Brandon and Seffner communities, are nothing new; they are in fact quite common. However, the massive sinkhole measuring close to 30 ft. across at the top and much more below the surface, which swallowed a Seffner man in his(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Kelly Bock, Rolling Pin Brandon Foundation and Rolling Pin have partnered together to bring eight Celebrity and Top Chefs to join the quest of making Tampa Bay area a Culinary Destination this Spring. Brandon Foundation and its charities will receive 15% of the proceeds from each seat sold. Chefs on the schedule: Chopped Grillmaster(…)
Mar 13, 2013
Revolution Ice Cream Churns Up Something New In Brandon By Marie Gilmore Attention! Ice Cream fans, there is something new in town. Now open, The Revolution Ice Cream company in Brandon will tease your taste buds with new flavors, a cozy atmosphere and a great new concept in ice cream. Owned by husband and wife(…)
Mar 8, 2013
Due to below normal rainfall, reduced river levels and increasing water supply concerns, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted to increase water restrictions in the Tampa Bay area and enacted Phase III restrictions for lawn watering, car washing and fountain use in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. In a recent press release,(…)
Mar 2, 2013
Sinkhole update 5 pm 3/4/2013 Family Says Final Farewell to Seffner Sinkhole Victim, Body Still in Hole In a brief, impromptu, but highly emotional ceremony, Jeremy Bush, joined by and several members of his family said a tearful goodbye to his brother’s body, which remains buried in a massive sinkhole that formed underneath of one(…)
Feb 26, 2013
This Sunday Generation Food Truck is bringing the fun. Hott mess 3 Suns Organic Bistro Gringos Burrito Box Rollin Zoinks Graffeaties Whatever Pops & Porchside Coffee & Tea Co. Will be serving up Awesome starting at 4:30pm! The event is at: FBCBrandon 216 N. Parsons Ave, Brandon, Fl 33510 Sunday, March 3, 4:30 PM Food(…)
Feb 7, 2013
Tampa Bay-area favorite First Watch has announced plans to open a restaurant in Brandon at 11305 Causeway Blvd. The Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant is expected to open in the summer of 2013 and will employ approximately 25 people. The new 3,400 sq. ft. restaurant will be located in the Lake Brandon Village shopping center(…)
Jan 10, 2013
Hills borough County Sheriff’s detectives are searching for a suspect they believe is responsible for two bank robberies that accounted in the Brandon area this week. The suspect described as a Black Male, 5’11″ – 6’0″, 180-200 lbs., between 30-35yrs of age, with facial hair goatee, wore a vertical stripped dress shirt; teal green,(…)
Jan 4, 2013
As three generations of the family-owned Fred’s Southern Kitchen celebrate the opening of its fifth buffet restaurant with its new location on U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview, it is also bringing much-needed fresh flavor to the community. The 162-seat family-style buffet filled with contemporary, welcome decor in a bright and colorful, welcoming atmosphere, is not(…)
Jan 3, 2013
Seventeen-year-old Bloomingdale High School student Zachary McCarthy died yesterday following a traffic accident in the area of Natures Way and Golf Meadow boulevards. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, McCarthy of Valrico was driving a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am at around 9:25 PM when he lost control of his vehicle causing it to spin out.(…)
