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Brandon Teens To Cheer in London

Brandon High School cheerleaders Q'Ristien Berrian and McKenzie Tewkesbury will be flying to London to cheer with the Universal Cheerleading Association at the 2013 London New Year's Day Parade & Festival.

Brandon Teens To Cheer in London
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Chalk Walk, Tiles, Boxes and the Arts

Place your silent auction bids for hand-painted tiles and boxes through September at the Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association in Brandon. Proceeds benefit the arts. The tiles and boxes were created by members of the Brandon League of Fine Arts.

Chalk Walk, Tiles, Boxes and the Arts
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Tough Loss, Fond Memories for Brandon Parents With Armwood Ties

The Brandon High Eagles lost 55-0 in its Sept. 1 season opener against the Armwood Hawks. In the stands were many parents with ties to both schools. Armwood opened to relieve Brandon, which at the time was on double sessions looking at three.

Tough Loss, Fond Memories for Brandon Parents With Armwood Ties
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Why I Sold My Home in a Bad Housing Market

The property market is bad, or maybe it's not. Foreclosures and short sales are on the rise, or not. Interest rates are low, but soon they might be rising. In the end, maybe the "new" American Dream is simply a matter of letting go and living home free.

Why I Sold My Home in a Bad Housing Market
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From Preko to Zadar, Local Boy Swims to Recognition

At the Zadar Marathon Swim in Croatia, Niko Milosavljevic, 13, placed third overall in the Men's Division. Milosavljevic is a student at Mulrennan Middle School and swims with the Blue Wave team at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center in Brandon.

From Preko to Zadar, Local Boy Swims to Recognition
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Locals React To Selection of Ryan as Running Mate

When it was first announced that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin would join Mitt Romney on the the Republican presidential ticket, Greater Brandon locals were asked for their reaction. Here's a sampling of those replies.

Locals React To Selection of Ryan as Running Mate
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Buddy Brew Brings Local Flavor to RNC

The South Tampa business has set up shop inside the Tampa Convention Center during the Republican National Convention this week.

Buddy Brew Brings Local Flavor to RNC
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Who's Name is Popping Up on Brandon Signs and Posts Today (Aug. 28)?

It's an event some people shy away from, but nevertheless prefer it greatly to the alternative. For a notable in town, it marks a milestone. This sign, shot in July, is one of many that Aug. 28 bears the name of the notable and the cause for celebration.

Who's Name is Popping Up on Brandon Signs and Posts Today (Aug. 28)?
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A Buck Saved in Taxes, How Would You Spend It?

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has reconciled a budget that reduces the county’s total millage rate. If approved, a home valued at $165,000, with a homestead exemption, would be assessed an expected $1 less in property taxes.

A Buck Saved in Taxes, How Would You Spend It?
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Hometown Deputies on Duty at RNC in Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is busy at work at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. From its Falkenburg Road headquarters in Greater Brandon, word comes of ways the public can keep abreast of law enforcement officers in action.

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Greater Brandon's Run With Isaac

The Greater Brandon area continues to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac as it advances in the Gulf of Mexico toward an expected landing somewhere along a 300-mile stretch southwest of New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle.

Greater Brandon's Run With Isaac
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Matinee Curtain for Stagedoor's 'Odd Couple' Today (Aug. 26)

Stagedoor Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Village Players, is in production with "The Odd Couple," on stage at the James McCabe Theater in Valrico. The show's only matinee is Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. Remaining show dates are Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

Matinee Curtain for Stagedoor's 'Odd Couple' Today (Aug. 26)
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Armwood Hawks Score Preseason Win Over Gibbs, Get Set for Brandon

What time is the next Armwood High School football game? Will the team be playing at home, or away? Who's the next opponent? Check out the schedule here and see how the Armwood High Hawks fared Aug. 24 in its preseason game against Gibbs.

Armwood Hawks Score Preseason Win Over Gibbs, Get Set for Brandon
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Fallen Heroes From All Wars Remembered at Local Memorial (Photos)

The white crosses planted by the Tampa Area Marine Parents Association on a field in the Greater Brandon and Riverview community of Winthrop stood as testament to a community's diligence in remembering fallen heroes from all branches and all U.S. wars.

Fallen Heroes From All Wars Remembered at Local Memorial (Photos)