Big Boy Soap Hockey League Slides Into Brandon With Influencers
The Big Boy Soap Hockey League, created by former Brandon resident Nick Pletcher, hosted a tournament in June at the J.C. Handly Sports Complex.
The...
Spoto High School Senior’s Music Hits The Billboard 200, Gold Certified
By Gabe Themar
Spoto High School graduate Scenario Faryoo produced US Billboard and RIAA certified Gold music all before graduating in May. Faryoo, who...
Local Cancer Survivor Joins Team USA For Paraclimbing World Cup
By Alisa Gershman
Many people within our communities have exceptional life journeys. All around us, everyone is walking a different path in life...
Three Miss Tampa Bay Softball FishHawk Teams Qualify For State Tournament
Three Miss Tampa Bay Softball (MTBS) FishHawk teams qualified for the state tournament in Lake City at the end of June.
The T-ball, 12U...
Rotary Club Of Brandon Awards 2025 Scholarships To 12 Graduates From...
Brandon Rotarians in June awarded 12 seniors from six high schools scholarships totaling $26,500, noting their determined service and toil for academic achievement.
Collectively,...
Bloomingdale Alum Serves With The Next Generation Of Navy Information Warriors
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tracey Bannister, Navy Office of Community Outreach
Those serving at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) learn...
Freedom Plaza Honors 35 Years Of Dedication: Celebrating First Employee Peggy...
Freedom Plaza proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone this month: the community’s very first employee, Peggy Burgess, who celebrated more than 35 years of dedicated service...
Bloomingdale Softball Reaches States For Second Straight Year; Head Coach Pemberton...
The Bloomingdale High School softball team reached the final four for a second straight season, something the program had never done before. Head Coach...
Bloomingdale High Artist Named Winner In Congressional Art Competition
Recently, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a district-wide showcase for high school-age artists. This year, 48 exceptional entries were...
After Life-altering Injury, Arakawa Named Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2025
By Michaela Galligan
Schuyler Arakawa, a FishHawk local, has recently been named Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2025, and her inspirational story and mission continue to...
