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Animal Advocates 'AWAKE' To Reduce Animal Euthanasia

The Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation and the Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society endorse a plan called "AWAKE!" to lessen the euthanasia of unwanted dogs and feral cats.

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RaceTrac Contest Is On for Brandon, Durant Boosters

Who’ll take home the top prize in this year’s contest between the fans of Brandon High School football and their crosstown rivals at Durant? We’ve got the inside scoop on a great way to win the RaceTrac contest, which means more money for the top school

RaceTrac Contest Is On for Brandon, Durant Boosters
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Facebook Votes Add Up for Feeding America Tampa Bay

Tennis great Chris Evert will present Debbi McCarthy with a Hood Simply Smart Milk donation for Feeding America Tampa Bay, at Lowry Park Zoo on Sept. 28. McCarthy is a winner in the 2012 "Make a Difference, Taste a Difference" Facebook campaig

Facebook Votes Add Up for Feeding America Tampa Bay
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Unused, Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection Set for Sept. 29

Operation Medicine Cabinet Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for Sept. 29 at four spots in the Tampa Bay area, including at the Sweetbay Supermarket on State Road 60 in Valrico, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office.

Unused, Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection Set for Sept. 29
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This Week's Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Closures

Lane closures for the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway through the end of September 2012 have been announced by the Florida Department of Transportation. The closures are part of the ongoing connector project with Interstate 4.

This Week's Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Closures
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Brandon Idol Contests To Feature Adult, Teen Talent

The 2012 Brandon Idol fundraiser traces its roots to the 2001 charity race for honorary mayor of Brandon. The contest now is part of the Momentum Festival and offers as well a Brandon Idol Teen competition.

Brandon Idol Contests To Feature Adult, Teen Talent
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Nativity's Taste of 2012 in Brandon Tonight (Sept. 22)

Nativity's Taste of 2012 raises money for the Nativity Outreach Food Bank and food pantry. It's a great deal, for a great cause, featuring menu samplings from Greater Brandon restaurants.

Nativity's Taste of 2012 in Brandon Tonight (Sept. 22)
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Armwood Shuts Out Leto for Callahan's Milestone 200th Victory

The Armwood Hawks scored their third shutout of the season with a 49-0 win over the Falcons at Leto High School in Tampa on Sept. 21. Head Coach Sean Callahan had a milestone victory to savor as well.

Armwood Shuts Out Leto for Callahan's Milestone 200th Victory
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Rotarian Ann Wade Recounts Her Childhood Battle With Polio

Ann Wade, wife of Tom Wade, the district governor of Rotary District 6890, spoke to Greater Brandon Rotarians about her childhood struggle with polio at Hope Haven Hospital in Florida. She works to help Rotary International eradicate polio worldwide.

Rotarian Ann Wade Recounts Her Childhood Battle With Polio
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'Teaching Tools' for Title 1 Schools Gets Funding Boost

The Hillsborough Education Foundation’s annual Teaching Tools Breakfast raised more than $120,000 to stock the "store" that provides free school supplies for teachers in Title 1 schools and their students.

'Teaching Tools' for Title 1 Schools Gets Funding Boost
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Help Share Your Group's News on Brandon Patch, Here's How

Since its launch in 2010, Brandon Patch has been steadily growing an audience of community interests. Now we want you to take a more active role in sharing the news about your club, group or organization. Here's how.

Help Share Your Group's News on Brandon Patch, Here's How
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Cool Running, BSAC Report 'Dash 'N Splash' Results

Rain couldn't dampen the spirits at the first-ever "Dash 'N Splash Aquathon" at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center. Winners were rewarded and all results have been posted. Center officials say the "aquathon" will be a

Cool Running, BSAC Report 'Dash 'N Splash' Results
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Marine Wife's Message to Troops Overseas

Thankful that her Marine husband, Esteban Jimenez, is back from Afghanistan, Jennifer Jimenez took a moment out of the family's joyful homecoming at FishHawk Creek Elementary to remember both troops overseas and their families.