The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office issues a report in connection to the bull-riding accident that led to the death of 16-year-old Brooke Ann Coats. Visitation is Feb. 23 and her funeral is Feb. 24.
Director April Golombek announces her cast for the family friendly production of "Bye Bye Birdie." Forty-eight community theater thespians have been cast for parts in the musical loosely tied to the 1957 draft of Elvis Presley.
The viewing for teen bull rider Brooke Ann Coats is tonight, Feb. 23, at Stowers Funeral Home in Brandon. The memorial at the bullring site continues to grow with messages of grief and remembrances of an accomplished teen with a ready smile.
Friends gather outside the cross and poster board that marks a memorial for Brooke Ann Coats, 16, who died Feb. 18 after she fell off, and was kicked by, a bull at the Remington Rough Stock bullring arena on U.S. 301.
Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible.
Center Place's annual Wild Dame Night fundraiser started 20 years ago in response to the Brandon Rotary Club's Wild Game Night. The arts event raises funds for live theater performances for children.
Firefighters reported battling heavy smoke before entering a home at 2509 Giddens Ave. in Seffner, where a grim discovery was made.
It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's 11th consecutive state title — and 22nd overall. Brandon placed 14 wrestlers in the finals and seven came home with individual titles.
Almost 100 points ahead of the second-place team, and entering the final round with nine wrestlers vying for individual titles, the Brandon High School wrestling team is set to take home its 11th consecutive state title, and 22nd state crown overall.
Brooke Ann Coats died at Tampa General Hospital during surgery to attend to injuries that reportedly occurred Feb. 18 after being thrown from a bull.
Wrestling is underway at the Lakeland Center, where the Brandon High School Eagles are vying for an 11th consecutive state crown, and 22nd state title overall. Nine of 14 qualifying Brandon wrestlers advance to the finals.
We most definitely plan to report more on Beatrice "Bee" Shugrue, who turned 100 on Feb. 18 and in a lengthy interview had a lot to say about her life on earth and her plans for the future. But first, some birthday luncheon photos.
Brandon High School wrestlers talk about their love of the sport, their respect for their coach and the deep tradition that comes from the Eagles' decades-long dominance on the mat.
News you can use and just might want to know about a woman turning 100, a novel turning 125 and a high school team looking to bring home its 11th consecutive state title (and 20th state crown overall).
A snapshot look at some news you can use to plan your day — and the days ahead.
Winthrop Town Founder John Sullivan reported Feb. 17 the approval of a permit to start construction on an 840-student charter school planned to open in time for the new school year.
Brenda Wade, a Greater Brandon realtor, talks about a drop in inventory and the prospects of higher interest rates, which could bode well for the housing market. She sees hope that a bottom is here — or near — and helps distressed homeowners move ahead.
At auditions for the Village Players production of "Bye Bye Birdie," Melissa Weiland took time out to discuss her passion for the stage and her dreams for the future.
Every Sunday we post landscapes, structures and internal furnishings as subjects in and of themselves is an invitation to Brandon Patch readers to challenge their knowledge of their community. Here's the answers to Round 3.
Hopeful hits join the tried-and-true on established menus for area restaurants, where the best marketing is a matter of taste.
