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Music Showcase Gears Up for Breast Cancer Awarness Month

Fundraisers in October at the Music Showcase music store and education business in Brandon will benefit a woman battling breast cancer while raising awareness for breast cancer prevention and research.

Music Showcase Gears Up for Breast Cancer Awarness Month
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Brandon Bank Promotes 'Plaza Bella Goes Pink' Event

The fifth annual "Plaza Bella Goes Pink" walk and event is being promoted by USAmeriBank on its sign at the corner of one of Brandon's most busiest intersections. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Brandon Bank Promotes 'Plaza Bella Goes Pink' Event
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Holiday Hiring Under Way in Greater Brandon and Beyond

Kohl's in Brandon is hiring and so, too, are other employers in the Greater Brandon area. An online search company used by Kohl's through links from its Web site can aid in the search for jobs across a wide range of companies and retail outfit

Holiday Hiring Under Way in Greater Brandon and Beyond
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Brandon Idol Crowns Top Singer at Brandon Elks Lodge Fundraiser

Marc Williams won the 2012 Brandon Idol crown after his rendition of "My Girl" at the Brandon Elks Lodge on Sept. 29. The moment was extra special for the 27-year-old singer, whose love of the benefiting charity, Brandon Family YMCA, is person

Brandon Idol Crowns Top Singer at Brandon Elks Lodge Fundraiser
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Loss Doesn't Dampen Brandon Homecoming Game, Court Festivities

Victory was elusive but that didn't dampen the homecoming spirit at Brandon High School's McLane Stadium on Sept. 28. Halftime festivities introduced the 2012 homecoming court members and their family member escorts. Sickles beat Brandon (37-1

Loss Doesn't Dampen Brandon Homecoming Game, Court Festivities
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Discard Unused, Outdated Prescription Drugs Today at Sweetbay

Today's the day for Operation Medicine Cabinet Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Discard unused prescription drugs Sept. 29 at four spots in the Tampa Bay area, including at the Sweetbay Supermarket on State Road 60 in Valrico.

Discard Unused, Outdated Prescription Drugs Today at Sweetbay
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Brandon Singers Compete Today for Teen, Adult Idol Crowns

Eat at one of three Greater Brandon restaurants today, Sept. 29, and get a discount on admission for the Brandon Idol contest at the Brandon Elks Lodge. A Brandon Teen Idol will be held earlier in the day. Proceeds benefit the Brandon Family YMCA.

Brandon Singers Compete Today for Teen, Adult Idol Crowns
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A Crowning Achievement for ECHO, Client Service Center Opens

Both the Greater Brandon and Greater Riverview chambers of commerce were on hand Sept. 28 to cut the ribbon for the long-awaited, and community supported, client service center. Julian Craft, who helped launch ECHO, was in attendance.

A Crowning Achievement for ECHO, Client Service Center Opens
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Armwood Blasts Back Against Jefferson For Conference Win

For its fourth win of the season, and second conference victory, the Armwood Hawks came from behind, going into the third quarter trailing the Jefferson Dragons (21-7). "There was no quitting," said Armwood's head football coach, Sean Cal

Armwood Blasts Back Against Jefferson For Conference Win
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'Hiring Our Heroes' Tampa Job Fair at Raymond James Stadium

The Oct. 4 Hiring Our Heroes job fair at Raymond James Stadium is for military job seekers, veterans and their families. See who's coming and what you need to know to sign up for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, RecruitMilitary event.

'Hiring Our Heroes' Tampa Job Fair at Raymond James Stadium
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Bloomingdale High Teacher Accused Of Soliciting Hitman

James Jules Pepe, a teacher at Bloomingdale High School and a resident of Providence Lakes in Brandon, was arrested at the school today, facing a charge of solicitation to commit murder, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Bloomingdale High Teacher Accused Of Soliciting Hitman
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Selmon Expressway 2012 Closures Update (Through Sept. 30)

Lee Roy Selmon Expressway lane closure updates have been announced by the Florida Department of Transportation. The closures are part of the widening project and work to connect the expressway with Interstate 4.

Selmon Expressway 2012 Closures Update (Through Sept. 30)
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Owens' 'Olympic' Comparisons Hit Home With Chamber Members

Motivational speaker and business coach Mary Owens of Black Diamond Associates in Brandon was the featured speaker at the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce's September membership luncheon.

Owens' 'Olympic' Comparisons Hit Home With Chamber Members