When Valrico resident Sue Bowditch lost her daughter, Karron, in 2000, her whole world came to a halt. ...more

September 24, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES APRON'S OPENS: Publix Super Markets Inc. opened its first stand-alone Apron's Make-Ahead Meal class Sept. 4 at 5672 FishHawk Crossing Blvd., Lithia, in the FishHawk Crossing shopping center. Apron's offers scheduled sessions during which customers visit various stations stocked with recipe ingredients, assemble their own meals and package them to take home. Each meal feeds from four to six people. Prices range from three meals for $59.99 to 12 meals for $189.99. The store also offers pre-made, take-out meals. For information or to reserve a day and time for meal making, go to www.publixmakemeals.com or call (813) 643-4352. ...more

September 10, 2008

The Streak is way better than a ball of twine or a talking crow. Why aren't we a tourist attraction? ...more

August 22, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE: Winthrop Barn Theater, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview. The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Congressional Update at noon today. Confirmed speakers include U.S. Reps. Adam Putnam and Gus Bilirakis, who will present an overview of current congressional discussions and how federal policies affect local businesses, education, health care and quality of life. There will be a question-and-answer session. Call the chamber at (813) 689-1221 or e-mail abraden@brandonchamber.com. ...more

August 20, 2008

If you happen to have toured the country this summer, you might have taken a detour down Highway 281 into Cawker City, Kan., and had the thrill of seeing the world's largest ball of twine. ...more

August 13, 2008

It's not much of a gamble to plan an event when the community benefits, said Aubrey Primrose, chairwoman of the Leadership Brandon Alumni Association's ninth annual Casino Night. ...more

August 13, 2008

When it comes to putting front porches on new homes to foster community, or branding Brandon as family-friendly, Candace Knapp isn't sure. ...more

August 6, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES GROCERY RETAILER HIRING: ALDI, a no-frills grocery retailer, plans to open new stores in the Brandon area in the fall and is seeking qualified candidates for manager trainee and cashier positions. Company officials said they hope to bring high-paying jobs, affordable grocery prices and quality foods to the Brandon area. The store will stock fresh fruits and meats, frozen foods, dairy and bakery items, canned goods, paper products and more. Applications can be picked up from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa. For more information about ALDI, go to www.aldi. com. ...more

July 30, 2008

Unnamed landscaper negotiating to take over maintenance of S.R. 60 medians. ...more

July 25, 2008

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce isn't looking for green thumbs, just groups with some extra green. ...more

July 23, 2008