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10 Things To Keep in Mind About Hillsborough Schools
An occasional look at the 10 things you need to know, or might want to know, about the business of the Hillsborough County School District.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Photographer’s Choice: Patch Photo of the Week
Photographer’s pick from the 2011 St. Puppy’s Day Parade at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Guess Where In Greater Brandon — Round 6
Take a look at these photos and post your answers in the comment box below. Some are easy, some not so much.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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2011 Relay For Life Update: Brandon, Bloomingdale, FishHawk, Plant City, Riverview, Seffner
We'll update you weekly on what has become the major local fundraiser of the year in terms of people participating and money raised: the American Cancer Society's grassroots Relay For Life.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Bill Currie Ford Hands Out Watches, Receives Recognition From Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
The tables were turned on Bill Currie Ford of Tampa Bay at the March 16 quarterly awards ceremony hosted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for its employees. Bill Currie hands out keepsake watches and receives an unexpected tribute in return.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Whiz Kid: Hillsborough Community College Student Domonic Botto of Brandon and ‘Project PROM!'
Domonic Botto graduated from Brandon High, where he learned as an Eagle that involvement was key in both aspiring to and reaching your dreams. His goal is to make prom affordable in trying times.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Brandon Patch Postings (March 14-20)
News of the past week in an easy to use list that includes headlines, summaries and links to the full postings themselves. Links to archives included as well.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Childhood Friends Play Golf at Buckhorn, Reflect on Town’s Growth Since ’79 Brandon High Graduation
Cliff Roberts remembers his dad’s carpet store and the two traffic lights on State Road 60. His Brandon High classmate Mark Nash reflects back as well at the B. Lee Elam Golf Tournament at Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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B. Lee Elam Golf Tournament at Buckhorn Springs Raises Money for Roundtable
The Eighth Annual B. Lee Elam Golf Tournament was held March 19 at the Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club in Brandon with a mix of old Brandon and new Brandon coming together to support a community organization founded more than 50 years ago.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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5 Things To Know Today (March 19): Golf, Strawberries, a Pub’s Birthday and Omelets Tomorrow
The day gets underway with two golf tournaments, a family friendly strawberry U-pick, a Brandon pub’s 24th birthday and a plan for Sunday omelets.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Looking Ahead: Construction Alerts for Greater Brandon Motorists (Through March 24)
As March advances, news you can use from the Florida Department of Transportation as you plan your daily commutes and evening activities.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Married Detectives Thwart Regency Square Car Theft, Earn Medal of Distinguished Service
Deputies Shanna and Tim Berg were off duty when they spotted juveniles up to no good in the parking lot at the Regency Square shopping mall in Brandon. For their response in December, the married duo earned the Medal of Distinguished Service.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Brandon Patch Picks for St. Patrick’s Day Out
Drink sensibly and drive carefully with these celebrations in mind at Brandon area pubs, many of which feature Irish-themed entertainment. We start the list, you add your suggestions.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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St. Patrick’s Day Videos and Photos: McGinley Irish Dancers, Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums, Costumed Dogs
Here's a review of St. Patrick's Day entertainment as performed over the weekend. The McGinley Academy of Irish Dance and Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums will be back in Brandon on March 17. The dogs, well, you can never get enough of them, right?
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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AAA, Taxi Services To Call For a Safe Ride Home St. Patrick’s Day
Don't drink and drive is the mantra that should be ingrained in everybody's head out for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Here's a quick list of tips — and numbers to call — to do just that.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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5 Things To Know Today (March 17): Insurance Fraud, Eric Darius, Emergency Drill and More
This list reminds Greater Brandonites that the Tampa Bay area has a serious auto insurance fraud problem and that March is “Red Cross Month.” Also, jazz artist Eric Darius performs, a support group meets and a mock disaster gets underway for training.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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5 Things To Know About St. Patrick’s Day
New York City gets set to celebrate its 250th consecutive Saint Patrick’s Day Parade as the History Channel offers a wealth of holiday facts and videos to review for office cooler chatter.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office Recognizes 2 Women for Saving 3 Toddlers From a Burning Seffner Home
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office issues four Citizen’s Awards, to Toni Dye and Kelly Heath, who fought flames to save lives, and to Mark Bowman and Ken Nailling, for thwarting thieves.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Cast in Rehearsals for Plant City Entertainment’s ‘Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?'
Mollie Anderson, a veteran of Greater Brandon community theater, talks about the role that defines the show that is one of two she is set to perform this spring. Full cast list posted as well.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Small Business Job Creation Program Kicks Off March 21
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The program reimburses partial wages for three months, up to $3,900, for some 200 jobs created for new employees living in Hillsborough County. Cost to taxpayers: $500,000.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
