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Published September 04Microtunnel Installation Beneath Brandon Boulevard Begins Sept. 9
Beginning Wednesday, September 9, crews will launch the microtunnel boring machine at North and South Moon avenues as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline installation beneath Brandon Boulevard. This phase of work is expected to continue for approximately two weeks. To…
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Published September 02South Hillsborough Pipeline Makes Significant Progress
By Maribel Medina Tampa Bay Water’s contractor is making significant progress on the construction of the new South Hillsborough Pipeline that will deliver high-quality drinking water to Hillsborough County. The county needs additional drinking water by the end of 2028 so that…
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Published September 01St. Andrew’s Quilters Share Blessings, One Stitch At A Time
By Dale Bliss Blessings come in many forms, including the coziness and comfort of a handmade quilt created with prayers, love and generous hearts. For 17 years, members of Quilters’ Corner at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Brandon have used their talents to create…
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Published September 01T&J Painting Grows While Keeping Its Family-owned Touch
T&J Painting, founded by Tony and Jen Friedrichsen, started with a simple mission: to help people feel good in the spaces where they live and work. As a family-owned painting company based in Brandon, it has been serving the community for more than a decade. “Probably the biggest…
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Published September 01Eastern Hills Community Band Brings Superheroes To The Stage
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — and this fall, the heroes are musicians. The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band will bring an exciting evening of music, adventure and some of the world’s most iconic heroes to the Tampa Bay area with its Superhero-Themed Fall Concert,…
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Published August 25Victoria Street Sidewalk Closed In Construction Zone
The sidewalk along Victoria Street is currently closed within the active construction zone, east of North Kings Avenue. As South Hillsborough Pipeline construction progresses eastward, the sidewalk and intersection crossings at North Knights Avenue and North Moon Avenue will also…
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Published August 19Eye On Business — Brandon/Winthrop, August 2026
Align Right Realty Rebrands To Elevated Realty – Raising The Standard Effective immediately, Align Right Realty brokerage proudly announces its rebrand to Elevated Realty – Raising the Standard. While its name is changing, the foundation of the company remains the same. Elevated…
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Published August 19Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Candidate Connection
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) recently welcomed candidates, business leaders and community members to its 2026 Candidate Connection, an event designed to encourage civic engagement and give residents an opportunity to connect directly with candidates seeking…
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Published August 19Brandon Native Helps Navy’s Submarine Force Stay Ready
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach Lt. Joel Walter, a native of Brandon, Florida, serves in the U.S. Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile…
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Published August 19Black Cat 5K, Gowns For Girls, Wreath Pre-Sale & More
Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run Benefitting A Kitten Place Animal lovers are invited to lace up their sneakers and make a lifesaving difference at the?sixth annual?Black Cat 5K Fun Run, presented by?The Fuddy Fund?and benefiting?A Kitten Place, a local nonprofit rescue dedicated to…
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Published August 19Local Military Community Has New Health Coverage Option
When it’s PCS time for military personnel and their families, that means a permanent change of station is at hand and attention turns to the logistics of moving and the consuming ritual of packing and junking goods to arrive at a new duty assignment in good order. Beyond dealing…
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Published August 19Wright’s Gourmet Plans For Expanded Bakery In Brandon
A South Tampa institution known for its signature sandwiches, cakes and pumpernickel bread is coming to Brandon. Wright’s Gourmet House plans to open an approximately 15,000-square-foot location at 328 Brandon Town Center Dr., near Brandon Exchange, in summer 2027. It will take…