Three teams placed at the July 1 B. Lee Elam Golf Outing at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, a fundraiser for the longtime attorney’s charity race for honorary mayor of Brandon, a title that will be determined just before the start of the 4th of July parade.
Chick-fil-A of Lake Brandon Village is back with an extended “Summer Fun Flicks” program, Tuesdays at AMC The Regency 20. Eight movies for $1, with proceeds benefiting ECHO, Center Place and the YMCA.
Stories for the week ending June 30 included reports on Tropical Storm Debby, the upcoming Brandon Blast Fourth of July fireworks celebration, the Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, new laws that take effect July 1, and chamber activities.
How well do you know the songs of the 70's? How do you rate the song's of the 70's? Take this quiz and poll in preparation for the "Name That Tune" contest June 30 at the honorary mayor of Brandon fundraiser at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop.
A 70's-themed gala is scheduled for June 30 at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop in Riverview, to raise funds for Gay Lynn Love's race for honorary mayor of Brandon.
Be sun wise with sunscreen and avoid overexposure when the ultraviolet index hits 6 or higher. The UV Alert is "extreme" for the Tampa Bay area at "solar noon” June 30, with a UVI forecast of 12. See how Tampa fares against 57 cities nationwide.
The Westfield Brandon Family Fun Day in July highlights cultures and countries with an exploration of France at Books-A-Million and a sneak-peak showing of "SUPER WHY! Around the World Adventure."
Greater Brandon interests will be represented today at the Social Media Day gathering at Cotanchobee Park in Tampa. The city reportedly is one of 13 cities and two states nationwide that have formally embraced the Mashable.com initiative.
The Plant City Community Choir will be offering an evening of American folk music at the St. Clement Catholic Church on North Alexander Street. "Our America: The Story of US" is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. June 30.
Can you name that tune from the 70's? Gay Lynn Love wants to know, at her June 30 fundraiser for honorary mayor of Brandon, at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop. Also on tap, 70's videos, celebrity look-alike and hula-hoop contests, food and bar.
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce's networking group, "Taking Care of Business," sponsored this month's membership luncheon at The Regent, featuring restaurants and groups from throughout the Greater Brandon and Riverview area.
Marie Cain, chair of the Community Roundtable's Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, talks about what you need to know about this year's event, presented by the Community Roundtable. Routes, food trucks, theme, and more is discussed.
Art Wood, chairman of the Hillsborough County Republican Party, which is based in Brandon on Oakfield Drive, weighs in on the Supreme Court ruling to uphold President Barack Obama's signature health care law, often referred to as "Obamacare."
A sign at the Brandon Crossroads shopping center off Badlands Drive and Providence Road announces for wine lovers the June 28 “Sip & Dip” social event at Cork & Olive.
The VSI Tampa Flames on the road will face the Panama City Beach Pirates and the Mississippi Brill, teams they played earlier this year at J.C. Handley Park in Brandon. With wins on the road, the Tampa Flames would rise to second place.
A professional fireworks display starting 9 p.m. July 4 is set to conclude the Ninth Annual Brandon Blast celebration at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall off Interstate 75. Also featured, family entertainment, dining, live bands and a bouncy house.
Have a blast for the Fourth of July, but officials warn that doing so at home poses great risks. Better to watch fireworks staged by professional pyrotechnicians, as will be the case locally at the Brandon Blast fireworks celebration at Westfield Brandon.
An Abraham Lincoln limited edition Henry repeating rifle is just one of several items being raffled off by the organizers of the Cookson Hills Toy Run. Proceeds to benefit the run, ECHO, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and area schools and charities.
Nominations for the 2012 Small Business of the Year awards are due July 9. The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce awards are given in five categories, at an awards gala for the nominees in October.
Babe, Chanel and Honey Bun are among the Pit Bull Ambassadors up for adoption at the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter on Falkenburg Road in Greater Brandon. They're presented as sweet, social and full of life.
