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Published September 17Vitality Respite Offers Support For Families Living With Dementia
By Dale Bliss Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, emotional and exhausting. Recognizing the need to support both individuals experiencing memory loss and the caregivers who care for them, St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Brandon offers Vitality Respite…
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Published September 09P.F. Chang’s Bring Comfort To Hospitalized Children In September
Families dining at P.F. Chang’s in Brandon have an opportunity this month to help bring comfort and happiness to children facing hospital stays. P.F. Chang’s has launched its inaugural Spirit of the Zodiac giving initiative, inspired by the Chinese zodiac. The first campaign,…
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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 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 16Community Invited To Heifer Living Gift Market
Families looking for a meaningful way to make a difference are invited to attend the Heifer Living Gift Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, where every donation helps provide struggling families around the world with the tools they need to build a better future.…
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Published August 05Family Fun, BBQ And History Benefit For Brandon Landmark
The community is invited to celebrate Brandon’s rich history while helping preserve one of its most treasured landmarks during the second annual Brandon’s Legacy Labor Day Family Picnic, taking place on Monday, September 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Winthrop Barn Theatre,…
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Published July 31Rotary Club Of Brandon Gives $25,000 In School Scholarships
Established in 1961, the Rotary Club of Brandon is part of a worldwide organization of business and community leaders who are dedicated to service, fellowship and making a positive difference close to home. For more than six decades, the club has brought together local…
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Published July 31Leadership Brandon Completes Project Benefiting A Kid’s Place
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the completion of the Leadership Brandon Riverview Class of 2026 Legacy Project benefiting A Kid’s Place, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home for children in foster…
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Published July 29Meetings, Night Of Worship, Knights Present Check & More
Knights From Mother Seton Council Supports Lopez Exceptional Student Center Lopez?Exceptional Student Center provides developmental training for children that are either physically or mentally challenged and unable to attend class in a typical school environment. Through the use…