More than half a dozen drop-off locations for Toys for Tots are scattered throughout the Brandon and South Shore areas. ...more

November 25, 2009

A new networking group that aims to strengthen the bond between small businesses and their clients and potential customers in the greater Brandon and South Shore areas got off to a great start in October. ...more

November 11, 2009

Like a mom cajoling kids holed up in the house too long, a new recreation guide encourages people of all ages to go outside and play. ...more

October 21, 2009

Families from the Brandon and South Shore areas will join more than 1,000 other people for a re-enactment of pre-1840 American life at the 38th Alafia River Rendezvous today through Jan. 24 at the Florida Frontiermen's Homeland site, south of Bartow at the end of Azalea Street. ...more

January 14, 2009

TAMPA The Ice Sports Forum hosted its annual Holiday Celebration on Ice on Dec. 7. ...more

December 31, 2008

The Ice Sports Forum hosted its annual Holiday Celebration on Ice Dec. 7. ...more

December 24, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Residents who want cleaner, deeper canals will have to decide whether they are willing to pay for them. ...more

September 17, 2008

New American Field Service foreign exchange students arrived Aug. 16 in the greater Brandon and South Shore areas. Vida Triamraktakul of Thailand is attending Bloomingdale High School while living at the home of Peter and Paula Lena. Japan's Sho Hattori is residing with Charles and Loretta Lieble while attending Brandon High School. Phonlawat "Nae" Wittayarungrote of Thailand is staying with Jane Gilblair and attending Riverview High School. ...more

September 10, 2008