Apr 29, 2013
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California will stay open from(…)
Apr 27, 2013
There’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel relaunches with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family. Guests will experience new adventures from stem to stern throughout their journey on the cruise ship that set the standard for oceangoing majesty and family(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins When a community embraces art, in all its forms, the community flourishes in many ways. On Thursday, April 4, the result of the greater Brandon community’s support of the arts, specifically the 5th Annual Winthrop Arts Festival, was demonstrated. Festival organizer and Winthrop Town Centre Artist, Bryant Martinez, presented a check(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins While libraries are synonymous with reading, they are also a place for exploration and learning. Libraries are also a place for the community to gather and enjoy, among other things, displays of art. At the Brandon Regional Library, they have a beautiful, glassed-in exhibit area where artwork can be displayed. The(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Each month, Center Place showcases the artwork of local artists and artisans. During the month of April, Center Place is hosting the Annual Adult Student Art Show. A reception will be held on Thursday, April 25 in the Mook Gallery from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. Here you will be able to(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Ryan Butler The Brandon High School varsity baseball team capped off its regular season with a convincing 6-1 win at Jefferson. In a tight 1-0 game early, the Eagles offense pushed out five more runs in the late innings to defeat the Dragons. The victory, anchored by great pitching and clutch hitting, was the(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Ryan Butler It may have been a regular season to forget for the Brandon High School varsity softball team this year but, in a sense, they finished the season on top. A team with two regular-season wins, the number five-seeded Eagles put together a final victory in the first round of the 7A-8 district(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The annual Hillsborough County Fair has been bringing five days of fun-filled tail-swishing and wing-flapping fun to area resident for close to two decades, and there is little doubt that last year’s 19th annual event clearly proved the same to be true. “The Hillsborough County Fair is a community showcase,” said Fair(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins On Saturday, April 6, the GFWC Brandon Service League held its 28th Annual Spring Fundraiser at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Seffner. This event is a celebration of fellowship and service to the community. In addition to raising funds, the dinner is the time when the GFWC Brandon Service(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics In its ongoing effort to make improvements to the water distribution system infrastructure in the Brandon and surrounding communities, the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department held a public meeting at the Brandon Recreation Center at 502 E. Sadie St. to discuss a project earlier this month. The meeting specifically focused on improving(…)
