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50 Years Strong, GFWC Brandon Service League Names New Officers

A Kid's Place, ECHO and the Alice Storms Very Special Arts Festival are among the charities to benefit from the more than $13,000 raised over the past year by the Brandon Service League, which recently announced its next two years of board leadership.

50 Years Strong, GFWC Brandon Service League Names New Officers
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Vacant Storefront in Brandon: What's Closed and Who Should Open?

Care to take a guess where this vacant piece of retail space is in Brandon? Hint: It's along one of the town's most busiest roadways. For extra points, tell us what business was housed here and what business you would like to see fill the spot.

Vacant Storefront in Brandon: What's Closed and Who Should Open?
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Panera's 'Lemon-Aid' and 'Dough-Nation' To Aid Children's Cancer Center

Panera Bread bakery-cafes on July 27 and 28 will be supporting the Children's Cancer Center, with $1 donations for "Panera Lemon-Aid Stand" drinks. Donations dropped in the "Operation Dough-Nation" boxes in July will benefit the center as well.

Panera's 'Lemon-Aid' and 'Dough-Nation' To Aid Children's Cancer Center
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Why Skaters Are Stoked About Skateboarding at Brandon Skate Park

At the Brandon Skate Park "Band Jam/Skate Jam" on July 14, skateboarders of all ages and skill levels gave high praise to the park owned and operated by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department at Providence Park East.

Why Skaters Are Stoked About Skateboarding at Brandon Skate Park
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GrillSmith Summer Giveaway Contest at Westfield Brandon

The "Great Grill Giveaway" contest is on through Aug. 19 at GrillSmith restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, including at Westfield Brandon. The grand prize includes a Weber Grill and four tickets to the University of South Florida homecoming game.

GrillSmith Summer Giveaway Contest at Westfield Brandon
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Back To School With BSAC

The Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center in Brandon wants parents to think now about where to send their kids for after-school programs for the upcoming school year. BSAC is hosting an open house August 4 to showcase its After-School All-Stars program.

Back To School With BSAC
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MONTI Nominees Set For Community Theater Awards Show in August

Recognizing the best in community theater is the purpose behind the annual MONTI awards, founded by Carlton Jones, whose aim also was to promote theater attendance and to celebrate all efforts with a night of remembrances.

MONTI Nominees Set For Community Theater Awards Show in August
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Lennard: With Randall's Death, Hillsborough Loses 'Another Legacy'

Earl Lennard, Hillsborough County's supervisor of elections and former school superintendent, remembers James D. Randall Jr., who will be laid to rest July 17 at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens after funeral services at Southside Baptist Church.

Lennard: With Randall's Death, Hillsborough Loses 'Another Legacy'
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Fallen Hero Escort Today for Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Seija

The body of fallen hero Ricardo Seija is set to arrive July 17 at the MacDill Air Force Base. Residents can pay their respects by lining the streets of Hillsborough County as the escort makes its way to the Gonzalez Funeral Home on North Dale Mabry Highwa

Fallen Hero Escort Today for Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Seija
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'Sad Privilege' To Honor Fallen Heroes

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to honor fallen heroes Clarence Williams III and Ricardo Seija as they arrive at MacDill Air Force Base and journey through the county to their final resting places.

'Sad Privilege' To Honor Fallen Heroes
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Funeral Services Set for James D. Randall Jr.

The legendary James David Randall Jr., a Korean War veteran, past principal of Brandon High School, past president of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, and namesake of the middle school in FishHawk, died July 13 at age 82.

Funeral Services Set for James D. Randall Jr.