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5 Facts, Quotes, Links for Memorial Day
From its roots in 1862, a look back at Memorial Day, including memorable quotes and a link to a report on a fallen marine’s letter.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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It's a Dog's Life on Stage With 'Legally Blonde' Cast
Moby "Bruiser" Starks has a key role in the Florida Academy of Performing Arts production of "Legally Blonde the Musical!" FAOPA, in residence at Music Showcase in Brandon, is staging the production in May at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Rotary Checks Aid ECHO, A Kid's Place, Honor Flight and More
The Rotary Club of Brandon South's annual distribution of checks, with money raised at Lobstah' Fest and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, aids 14 charities, including BSAC, Rotary's Camp Florida, the American Cancer Society and 4-H Foundation.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Tabitha's Tea Celebrates 1st Year in Brandon
For Barbara Madonna and her daughters, Lori Mincey and Gloria Madonna, operating Tabitha's Tea in Brandon is a family affair.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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The Year 1982 Remembered as Brandon High Eagles Ready To Reunite
A look back at the year 1982, as Brandon High alumni get set to celebrate their 30th year reunion. Classmates from 1980-84 are invited to attend the July event at the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Guess Who Was Crowned 'Princess' of Brandon?
The "Royal Highness" race raised money for the Sylvia Thomas Center for Adoptive and Foster Families in Brandon.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Music Showcase's FAOPA Stages 'Legally Blonde the Musical!' at Winthrop
"Legally Blonde the Musical!" is based on the book and movie, "Legally Blonde," and is being staged in the Greater Brandon community at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop. Opening night is May 24 at 8 p.m., with show dates through May 27.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Brandon Crowns a 'Princess,' Sylvia Thomas Gets Some Funds
The small business community stepped up to help raise funds for the Sylvie Thomas Center for Adoptive and Foster families, with the Royal Highness contest that drew support from four candidates.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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5-Day Rally To Start May 23 in Downtown Tampa
An Occupy Tampa rally is scheduled to start a five-day run at the front of the Bank of America building on North Tampa Street. A rally in December led to the arrest of 29 people, including some from the Greater Brandon area.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Olympian Diver Chris Colwill Makes Brandon Proud Again
A heralded alumnus of the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center, Olympian diver Chris Colwill is the lone American to leave the international AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix with a gold medal.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Traventours Specializes in Educational, Group Travel
Anne Alford talked about Traventours at the Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon, as a family owned company committed to getting right the logistics of student, group, corporate, school and individual travel, tours and events.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Brandon Ballet's Munro Scholarship Awarded to Ashleigh Brossett
The Brandon Ballet announces the 2012 recipient of the Richard Munro Memorial Scholarship and offers news about its auditions for summer intensives and its spring production of "Cinderella," in partnership with the Giving Hope Through Faith Foundation.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Athletes Sign Letters of Intent at Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center
Nine graduating high school seniors who trained at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center on Beverly Boulevard in Brandon have signed letters of intent to play tennis or swim at a collective eight colleges and universities.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Think Like a Thief To Stop a Thief
Vehicle burglaries are a crime of opportunity and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wants you to know these tips for fighting crime. One simple thing is your best bet for preventing auto break-ins and thefts.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Dressing Dad in Don Draper, 'Mad Men' Style
The Men’s Style event at Macy’s at Westfield Brandon is a good time to think like Don Draper. Style rules the set of the “Mad Men” television show, here’s your chance to rock the look at home with this preview event of summer trends.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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500 Things To Like About Brandon?
Brandon Patch is poised to top 500 likes on Facebook today, which prompts us to ask the question, “What are 500 Things To Like About Brandon?” We start the list and welcome your additions as we add to the list daily.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Plant City Shooting Victims Reportedly Had Been 'Targeted'
Plant City Police report four people were shot and injured in an apartment complex in Walden Lake on May 20. Two victims were airlifted, the others transported by ambulance to a hospital.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Director Responds to Spotlight on Disco From Deaths of Summer and Gibb
Local community theater director Pedro Amaral is staging this summer's production of "Xanadu" at Riverview High School. Looking to fill one more role, he discusses the spotlight on disco resulting from the recent deaths of Donna Summer and Robin Gibb.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Take Out Butler Owner Recalls Launch at Chamber's Brandon Business Expo
Erik Butler's Take Out Butler restaurant delivery service marked its entry into the Greater Brandon market with an appearance three years ago at the Brandon chamber's annual Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
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Update: Eagles Bow to Venice in State Baseball Title Final
The Brandon High Eagles, looking to win the school’s firs-ever state baseball title, faced the Venice Indians in Port St. Lucie on May 20. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 7A championship game was held at Digital Domain Park.
Linda Chion Kenney, Patch Staff
