A group of fifth-grade students from across the county recently had the opportunity to learn about economics and the free enterprise system at Biz Town, a miniature "city." Twenty public and private enterprises were represented, including University Community Hospital, Tampa Electric Co. and The Tampa Tribune. ...more

October 28, 2009

If 14-year-old Alina Meador ate all her words at this weekend's Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, does that make her omnivorous? ...more

March 3, 2009

If 14-year-old Alina Meador ate up all her words at this weekend's Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, does that make her omnivorous? ...more

March 2, 2009

When St. Stephen Catholic School's varsity and junior varsity soccer team began the 2008 season, they set out, understandibly, to do well. ...more

February 27, 2009

After munching a bagel breakfast at Congregation Beth Shalom in Brandon, more than 90 members and their families spent Mitzvah Day on March 30 helping people, organizations and animals throughout Brandon and South Shore. ...more

May 7, 2008

Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, 619 Vonderburg Drive, invites the public to several events planned to open the holiday season, beginning with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. This free event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. The Brandon Academy Color Guard will start the evening. ...more

November 15, 2007

The Napa Valley may seem a long way from Brandon now, but come Nov. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. residents will enjoy the fruits of the California countryside right in their own back yard. That's when the Brandon area YMCAs host their third annual YMCA Corks and Forks fundraiser at the Palmetto Club in FishHawk Ranch. ...more

October 1, 2007