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O'Brien's 'Bloomsday Tampa Bay' Pays Tribute to Joyce's 'Ulysses'

Tonight's literary event at O'Brien's Irish Pub and Family Restaurant focuses on James Joyce and his novel, "Ulysses." The "Bloomsday 2012" event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight, June 16, with a limerick contest and arts show included.

O'Brien's 'Bloomsday Tampa Bay' Pays Tribute to Joyce's 'Ulysses'
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Who Won the Car for Perfect Attendance, Senior Year, 2nd Semester?

More than 200 high school graudates were eligible to enter a contest to win a car for perfect second-semester, senior-year attendance in an event presented by the Hillsborough County School District and sponsored by Toyota of Tampa Bay.

Who Won the Car for Perfect Attendance, Senior Year, 2nd Semester?
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Update: Brandon Teen Dies in Kings Avenue SUV Crash

Seven youth were in an SUV on Kings Avenue, south of Bloomingdale Avenue, when it crashed June 15, reportedly killing Tyler Stich, 17, after he was ejected from the vehicle.

Update: Brandon Teen Dies in Kings Avenue SUV Crash
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Where To Eat Father's Day Weekend: A Guide to Local Eateries

Where to take dad before, after, or as a Father's Day outing? This guide to local eateries in the Greater Brandon area will get you started, with brunches at Sumatra Bistro and Copper Bell leading the list of more than 20 dining options.

Where To Eat Father's Day Weekend: A Guide to Local Eateries
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Beef's and Rolling Pin Add to Father's Day Offers

Father's Day at Beef 'O' Brady's and the Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium in Brandon comes with offers for a free meal and "Dad's Dollars," respectively.

Beef's and Rolling Pin Add to Father's Day Offers
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Crime Prevention Tips for Home, Work and Neighborhood Safety

Think you're safe? Think again, with these crime prevention tips offered at the Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting at the First Baptist Church of Mango, by a community resource officer with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Crime Prevention Tips for Home, Work and Neighborhood Safety
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Time To Spare? Advocate for a Child in Court

The Guardian ad Litem Program of Hillsborough County seeks volunteers to advocate in court for the best interests of a child who has been abused, neglected or abandoned. Information meetings begin June 20 in Brandon.

Time To Spare? Advocate for a Child in Court
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Smokey Bones Seeks 'Dadisms' for Gift Card Contest

Post your favorite "Dadism" in time for Father's Day and Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill might just select yours for a gift-card prize. Here's the rules, and a sampling of the competition.

Smokey Bones Seeks 'Dadisms' for Gift Card Contest
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'Unclaimed Property’ Sting Nets 76 Arrests, 2 Awards

"Operation Lion's Den” aimed to attract 6,000 wanted individuals with the promise of unclaimed property and money. As a result, 76 arrests spelled success and netted recognition for two employees of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

'Unclaimed Property’ Sting Nets 76 Arrests, 2 Awards
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Jails' Trash is Charity's Gain With Can Recycling

It's a "dirty, messy job" but it netted big bucks for the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay and awards for two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office employees working at the Orient Road and Falkenburg Road jails.

Jails' Trash is Charity's Gain With Can Recycling
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Who's Running for Local Offices?

In all, 35 candidates in 2012 are running for Hillsborough County seats, for clerk of circuit court, property appraiser, sheriff, supervisor of elections, tax collector, county commissioner and school board member.

Who's Running for Local Offices?
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Candidates Announce, Speak Tonight at East Hillsborough Democrats Meeting

Bruce Barnett, Elizabeth Belcher, Gail Gottlieb and Mark Nash, members of the East Hillsborough County Democratic Club, will speak tonight, June 12, about their respective races for local and state offices following a talk by former Tampa mayor Pam Iorio.

Candidates Announce, Speak Tonight at East Hillsborough Democrats Meeting
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Apparent Suicide Reported Outside Brandon Regional Hospital

Deputies and detectives are on the scene of a death investigation outside the Brandon Regional Hospital. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Debbie Carter said it appears that a person committed suicide outside the Women’s Center.

Apparent Suicide Reported Outside Brandon Regional Hospital
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Proposed HART Bus Service, Fare Changes Get Brandon Airing Tonight

The June 12 meeting at the Brandon Regional Service Center aims to gather community input about proposed bus service route and fare changes set forth by HART, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, for a July 10 public hearing.

Proposed HART Bus Service, Fare Changes Get Brandon Airing Tonight
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Chamber Goes Live With Brandon Business Expo, 'Taste' Video

Chamber officials posted a YouTube report on the 2012 Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Brandon Business Expo and “Taste of Brandon.” Small business owners and residents are featured in the high-energy video.