Monday, May 21, 2012
From Caladesi Island to Siesta Key, there are plenty of renowned beaches just a day trip away.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
With Memorial Day weekend and its rising gas prices on the horizon, we're in luck: There are plenty of celebrated beaches within a one-tank trip of the Tampa Bay area. Which local beach is your favorite? Maybe it's Siesta Key, named best beach in the U.S. in 2011. Farther north, Fort De Soto beach and Caladesi Island took top honors in 2005 and 2008. Or maybe you prefer Anna Maria Island, St. Pete Beach or Clearwater Beach, which are perennial vacation favorites. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular coastal destinations in the greater Bay area — just follow the links below for directions and information. Cast your vote for your favorite beach in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About …
Monday, May 7, 2012
From Sarasota to Tarpon Springs, there are plenty of excellent museums just a day trip away.
School is almost out for the summer, and parents in the Tampa Bay area are in luck: There are plenty of esteemed museums within an hour's drive of the Tampa Bay area. Which local museum is your favorite? Here's a rundown of art, science and history destinations across the Bay area — just follow the links for hours, directions and upcoming events. Cast your vote for your favorite museum in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About Readers' Choice: Voting is open from 9 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Friday. Any ties will be broken based on reader comments and reviews. Poll choices represent a sampling of local businesses and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Would you like a free business listing in the…
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Deadlines, dates, auditions, shows, yard sales, classes, contests, dinners, awards and more are noted in this ongoing list of community events.
Midway into February and it’s time to look ahead to what’s happening and worthy of note in the Greater Brandon community. The weekend gets under way with an indoor percussion tournament at Newsome High School and a memorial bonfire for Brooke Ann Coats, who a year ago tonight, Feb. 18, died after a bull-riding accident at the Crosstown Rodeo Arena. Keep in mind, too, that the Brandon wrestlers are in Lakeland to compete for a 23rd state title. As of this morning, nine Brandon wrestlers had advanced to the second, and final, day of competition. As always, we invite you to help us grow this list of community events by submitting your own "must-do's" in the comment box below. ______________ FEB. 18 Memorial Bullring Bonfire For Brooke Ann …
Monday, October 24, 2011
A look at the best bet for things to do as the week of Oct. 24-30 gets underway in Greater Brandon and beyond.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
MONDAY, OCT. 24 Toddler Time / Oct. 24 / 10-10:20 a.m. / Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive / Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. / Free / Call: 813-273-3652 Seffner Stitching Society / Oct. 24 / 10 a.m. / Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 North Kingsway Road / Join fellow stitching enthusiasts each Monday to work on projects and share techniques, tips, and experiences. / Call: 813-273-3652 TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Brandon Business Builders / Oct. 25 / 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. / O'Brien's Irish Pub and Grill, 701 West Lumsden Road / Leads group that meets every Tuesday…
Monday, October 10, 2011
A look at the best bet for things to do as the week of Oct. 10-16 gets underway in Greater Brandon and beyond.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
MONDAY, OCT. 10 Toddler Time / Oct. 10 / 10-10:20 a.m. / Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive / Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. / Free / Call: 813-273-3652 Seffner Stitching Society / Oct. 10 / 10 a.m. / Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 North Kingsway Road / Join fellow stitching enthusiasts each Monday to work on projects and share techniques, tips, and experiences. / Call: 813-273-3652 Fundraiser for Engelberger family / Oct. 10 / 6-10 p.m. / Tadpoles of Brandon, 115 East Brandon Blvd. / The Engelberger family of Brandon recently lost their daughter …
Friday, August 26, 2011
O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 701 West Lumsden Rd., is hosting a free viewing of a beam from the World Trade Center and a fundraiser for a sheriff's office deputy battling bone cancer this weekend.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Nam Knights are bringing metal from the World Trade Center to Brandon. Members of the Knights, a group of former and active military and law enforcement personnel, escorted the beam from New York City earlier in the week. The beam will be on display from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 701 West Lumsden Rd. The restaurant is also hosting a fundraiser for Justin Hancock from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The 30-year-old Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy is undergoing treatment for bone cancer. WORLD TRADE CENTER BEAM VIEWING •When/Where: 2-7 p.m., Aug. 27, O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 701 West Lumsden Rd., in Brandon. •Why Go: Members of the …
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A look at the best bet for things to do and words to reflect upon as the week of Aug. 24-28 gets underway in Greater Brandon and beyond.
Flexing muscles, lifting (shopping) bags and experiencing the arts is on tap this weekend in Greater Brandon, with auditions for extras for the Brandon Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” on tap as well. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Quote of the Day: “They are saying the children in the after-school program can go to places like the Boys & Girl Club but the Boys and Girls Club here in South Tampa is closing. That doesn’t bode well for the alternatives they are offering.” — Former County Commissioner Jan Platt on the debate over closing after-school programs. / Former Commissioner Jan Platt: Families Need After-School Care Guarantees Bingo at Alafia American Legion Post 148 / Aug. 24 / 6:30 p.m. / 7240 U.S. Highway 301 South, Riverview / …
Friday, August 19, 2011
Two very different theater productions on tap this weekend.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
The play’s the thing this weekend in Brandon with two local theater companies staging productions. The Frenzie Life Theatre premieres their production of “The Children’s Hour” at The Winthrop Barn Theatre, 11349 West Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview Saturday. On the other side of town, the St. Stephen Theatre Troupe will stage “Man of La Mancha” at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 East Brandon Blvd. There are also free immunizations and physicals this weekend for school children. THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, PRESENTED BY THE FRENZIE LIFE THEATRE •When/Where: Aug. 20-21, 26-28, 8 p.m. Aug. 20, 2 p.m., Aug. 21. The Winthrop Barn Theatre, 11349 West Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview. •Why Go: Written in 1934, the drama is set in an all-girls boarding school run …
Sunday, August 14, 2011
A look at the best bet for things to do and words to reflect upon as the week of Aug. 15-21 gets underway in Greater Brandon and beyond.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Standing out like two hotels on Park Avenue, the Seffner-Mango Branch Library is hosting a game of life-size monopoly this week where you become the game piece. The object of the game is to buy as many teen books as possible without landing yourself in “Library Jail.” A literary version of Orwell’s Room 101, for me that would be a room filled with Tom Clancy and romance “books.” Sounds like a fun trip. For those who prefer plays where no one bursts into song out of nowhere – that would be musicals – check out The Children's Hour, presented by The Frenzie Life Theatre this week. Written in 1934, the drama is set in an all-girls boarding school run by two women, Karen Wright and Martha Dobie. An angry student, Mary Tilford, runs away from …
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