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What Should Open at the Bordered-Up Borders in Brandon?

What would you like to see in the space that once housed the big-box Borders retailer at the entrance to the Brandon Parkway and the Westfield Brandon mall, adjacent to the Brandon Crossroads shopping center of small businesses?

What Should Open at the Bordered-Up Borders in Brandon?
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Services July 6 for Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon Namesake

Ed Morse, namesake of Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon, died June 29 at age 91. Services for the automobile magnate are set for July 6 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, where Morse died of natural causes. The Brandon showroom will close early today.

Services July 6 for Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon Namesake
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Watch Video of the Brandon Blast Fireworks Show, Post Your Views as Well

Brandon had a blast with the professional fireworks display presented at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall July 4. We found this video on YouTube and now we’re looking for people to upload theirs as well to share with our Brandon Patch readers.

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4 Days Left To Nominate Top Small Businesses in Brandon

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce is accepting through 5 p.m. July 9 nominations for the 2012 Small Business of the Year awards. Small businesses in five categories will be recognized at a nominees awards gala in October.

4 Days Left To Nominate Top Small Businesses in Brandon
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Here's How the New 'Mayor' Was Named in Brandon (VIDEOS)

Gay Lynn Love and B. Lee Elam turned in to Community Roundtable president Sam Creaseman the funds they raised in their "race" for honorary mayor of Brandon at O'Brien's Irish Pub. Bear witness to the accounting and declaration with these video clips.

Here's How the New 'Mayor' Was Named in Brandon (VIDEOS)
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Who's Marching in Brandon's 4th of July Parade

Use this chart to see who's coming down the street at the Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade. The "Pioneering Families" themed parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Links to the parade guide and to the Brandon Patch parade photo contest are included as well.

Who's Marching in Brandon's 4th of July Parade
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Watch for Red-Light Runners This 4th of July Holiday Season

In Florida, red-light violations during the Fourth of July travel period reportedly are 39 percent higher than the lowest-ranked holiday travel period in the state. Care to guess what that is? Click to learn more from the "Safer Roads Report 2012."

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Fun Facts for the 4th of July

Some things to know about the Fourth of July, Independence Day celebration, as well as some fun facts to share about such things as towns with patriotic names, population figures and favorite cookout foods.

Fun Facts for the 4th of July
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Gay Lynn Love Named Honorary Mayor of Brandon

Candidates Gay Lynn Love and B. Lee Elam met at O'Brien's Irish Pub this morning to turn in the monies they received in their charity races. Collectively they raised $43,259.

Gay Lynn Love Named Honorary Mayor of Brandon
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Remembering Andy Griffith, A Heartfelt Goodbye

Andy Griffith, forever remembered as the sheriff of Mayberry R.F.D., died July 3 in North Carolina. Tribute is paid to the iconic actor, namesake of a show that forever remains as a lasting tribute to the lure of small-town America.

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Greater Brandon Crash Claims Life of Sun City Woman, 79

Faulty brakes were noted in the report of the fatal crash at U.S. Highway 301, just south of Falkenburg Road. The Florida Highway Patrol reported as well that the July 2 accident caused the area to be closed down for about an hour.

Greater Brandon Crash Claims Life of Sun City Woman, 79
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'Father of the Year' To Ride in Brandon's 4th of July Parade

"Father of the Year" honorees provide inspiration for dads everywhere. Some 300 essays were penned and three dad's were highlighted. Christopher Coleman's first-place showing earned him a ride in the Fourth of July parade.

'Father of the Year' To Ride in Brandon's 4th of July Parade
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First United Methodist Celebrates Its Debt-Free Milestone

The First United Methodist Church of Brandon on July 1 celebrated the burning of its mortgage, which means the church on North Knights Avenue is, as Pastor Jamie Westlake put it, debt free, “even in the midst of a severe economic downturn."

First United Methodist Celebrates Its Debt-Free Milestone
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What Can You Expect at This Year’s 4th of July Parade?

A look back at last year’s Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade gives a good look at what’s to come when the town this week celebrates another chapter in its grand tradition. The 2012 Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade is set to begin 10 a.m.

What Can You Expect at This Year’s 4th of July Parade?
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Hillsborough Democrats Talk 'Obamacare,' Parade, Nash, Belcher and Gibbons

The Hillsborough County Democratic Club addresses "How to Talk About the ACA," Sam Gibbons work on health care reform, the club's participation in the Greater Brandon 4th of July Parade and the campaign kickoffs for Mark Nash and Elizabeth Belcher.

Hillsborough Democrats Talk 'Obamacare,' Parade, Nash, Belcher and Gibbons