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Published September 29El Greco Drive Closure At Ronele Drive Begins Oct. 5
As early as 7 a.m. on Monday, October 5, El Greco Drive will be closed at the intersection of Ronele Drive for South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. This closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting. Local access will be maintained to El Greco Drive…
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Published September 24Chamber Hosts Trick Or Treat Street Presented By Hess Orthodontics
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) invites the community and local businesses to come together for one of the chamber’s largest and most anticipated community events of the year: TOTS – Trick or Treat Street, presented by Hess Orthodontics of Riverview, on Saturday,…
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Published September 1629 Year-Old Driver Killed In I-4 Crash Involving Lakeland Man Near SR 33
A 29-year-old Riverview man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash on Interstate 4 involving a pickup truck driven by a Lakeland man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, near the State Road 33 Exit 38…
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Published September 14Hillsborough County Treating For Mosquitoes By Air On Monday, Sept. 14
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services will conduct aerial applications of Dibrom insecticide to control adult mosquitoes from 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, at the following locations: Riverview/Bloomingdale North Boundary:…
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Published September 09Eye On Business — Riverview, September 2026
Greater SouthShore Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Headquarters The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce officially launched its brand-new headquarters, the SS SouthShore, with a festive rope-cutting ceremony that drew a packed crowd of members, community leaders and…
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Published September 09Chick-Fil-A Balm Road Celebrates Grand Opening
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) joined community leaders, local organizations, students and guests to celebrate the grand opening of Chick-fil-A Balm Road with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 19. The celebration marked the opening of the new…
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Published September 09Ruby Dance Center Dancers To Represent U.S. On Stage In Bolivia
This November, 12 local dancers ages 13-18 from Ruby Dance Center (RDC) in Riverview will travel to La Paz, Bolivia, for an international cultural exchange through dance. In Bolivia, the dancers will serve as dance ambassadors representing the United States, performing at the…
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Published September 09Drury Plaza Hotel Brandon Celebrates Grand Opening
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) joined community leaders, Chamber members, guests and representatives of Drury Plaza Hotel Tampa Brandon to celebrate the hotel’s grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration offered attendees an…
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Published September 09Riverview Residents Can Help Keep Blood Supply Strong
Riverview residents have an opportunity to make a lifesaving difference this September as OneBlood continues encouraging eligible donors to give blood regularly. Summer proved challenging for the blood supply both locally and nationally. In July, OneBlood issued an emergency…
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Published September 09First High School Powerlifting Club Is Leading A Movement
Bell Creek Academy (BCA) in Riverview is helping put high school powerlifting on the map in Florida after launching what it says is the state’s first organized high school powerlifting club. The club was founded in January by BCA high school physical education teacher and coach…
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Published September 08Boyette Road Update: Work Starts Near Rhodine Rd., Donneymoor Dr. Closed Starting Sept. 10
Beginning as early as Monday, September 14, crews will clear shrubs and trees from the temporary and permanent construction easements on the east side of Boyette Road, north and south of Rhodine Road. Once the area is cleared, the contractor will deliver heavy equipment and…
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Published August 19High School Varsity Football Touchdown Preview: Riverview High School, 2026
The Sharks are off to a great start in their 2026 campaign, beating Spoto 20-19 in their Kickoff Classic. Senior safety Dominic Persaud was the deciding factor in the game, returning his forced fumble for a go-ahead touchdown late in the game. He recorded eight tackles and had an…