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Learn How to Go Native in Your Yard
Hillsborough County master gardeners will discuss growing native plants in your yard May 15 at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library.

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I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and have spent my entire professional career in journalism. I was the editor of The Brandon News for 18 years and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tampa Tribune, covering everything from breaking news to photo features.
Hillsborough County master gardeners will discuss growing native plants in your yard May 15 at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library.

The patients from the Children's Cancer Center in Tampa will be transformed into queens for a day, courtesy of Disney On Ice presents "Rockin' Ever After."
Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the dinner May 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the dinner May 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the dinner May 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the dinner May 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Rubio will be the keynote speaker at the dinner May 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Each week we feature a photo from a reader. Upload your photos to Brandon Patch and you could be featured next week.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a fire at the Brandon restaurant.
The accident occurred when the driver of a semi tractor-trailer failed to stop at a red light.
No arrests have been made. The Tampa Police are continuing the investigation.
No arrests have been made. The Tampa Police are continuing the investigation.
Each week we feature a photo from a reader. Upload your photos to Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch and you could be featured next week.
The fundraiser will take place Friday, May 10 at The Regent.
The outdoor fundraiser will take place Friday, May 17 at Woodmont Park.
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. Here's a list of fun things to do in the Brandon area.
The children's production will take place May 10 at 7 p.m.
The hospital's Level I trauma center was recognized for its quality of care.
The restaurant and tapas bar will feature a three-course meal on Mother's Day.
The new Playtime is located at 100 Frandorson Circle, Suite 103, Apollo Beach.