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Rotary Club of South Brandon Selling Tickets for 'Lobstah' Fest' Fundraiser

Rotarians will present the 2011 "Lobstah' Fest" fundraiser at the Winthrop Pole Barn in Riverview on Sept. 17. Tickets are on sale at the Lake Brandon Village Chickf-fil-A, the Osprey Observer in Brandon and Jaymer Que BBQ in Valrico.

Have a hankering for fresh seafood?

Then the Rotary Club of South Brandon has an event for you.

The club will host its first Lobstah' Fest this Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Winthrop Pole Barn, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview.

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"This is the first time we're doing this fundraiser," said club president, Kathy Collins. "Our in the spring [at Cross Creek Ranch in Dover] was such a success that we decided to try an additional event so we can raise even more for the nonprofits in the community. We hope to make this an annual event."

Member Rob Silver came up with the idea of hosting the Lobstah' Fest. He did a similar event when he was running for honorary mayor of Brandon and it proved very popular.

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Collins said the lobster dinner will be both tasty and affordable. The cost is $25 per person or $45 for two dinners, and includes a boiled Maine lobster and potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob, a roll, dessert and drinks.

The first glass of beer or wine will be available with a meal ticket. After that, drinks will be available for a suggested donation of $2.

Kids' tickets are $5 and include a hamburger or hot dog, chips, drinks and dessert.

In addition to the lobster meal, there will be live entertainment by Otis Velt and the Old School Band. The popular Tampa Bay party band performs hits from the '50s to the '80s.

There also will be children's activities including face painting, balloon creations and a bounce house.

Local crafters have been invited to display their fall creations during a craft festival that will take place during the event.

"I think this event will be a lot of fun," Collins said.

Tickets are available at:

  • Lake Brandon Village Chick-fil-A, 11325 Causeway Blvd. Brandon
  • The Osprey Observer, 900 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Brandon
  • Jaymer Que BBQ, 3331 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico


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