When the Air Force moved Jake Piascik to MacDill Air Force Base in 2001, he knew he had found home. ...more

December 3, 2008

Independence Day, Brandon-style, began typically. By 5 a.m., people were staking claim to shady parade-viewing spots along Parsons Avenue. By 7:45 a.m., roads were being closed. By shortly after 8 a.m. in lawyer B. Lee Elam's office library, the new honorary mayor of Brandon was announced. Tammy Holmberg, owner of the Lake Brandon Village Chick-fil-A, won the race. ...more

July 16, 2008

Candidates for honorary mayor of Brandon have nearly four more weeks of fundraisers planned. ...more

June 9, 2008

While Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton try to woo voters with speeches, debates and campaign visits, Jake Piascik and Tammy Holmberg prefer to win votes with luaus, poker parties, barn dances and cheeseburgers. ...more

May 31, 2008

In The Spirit Of Sharing Normally, one girl plays the part of Clara in the Dance Theatre of Tampa's performance of "The Nutcracker." This year, Diamante Velez, Adriana Sinudom, Nicole Simpson and Jenny Dzuranin are sharing the spotlight, alternating the role for each show and learning the dances for secondary roles as well. ...more

December 16, 2007

A Valrico company is offering residents a chance to ride in style to visit the area's best holiday exhibits. ...more

December 13, 2007

Five small businesses that focus on community service, business growth and other challenges were recognized Oct. 18 as Brandon's outstanding small businesses for 2007. ...more

October 27, 2007