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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 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 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 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 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…
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Published August 18Winthrop Showcases Seven Restaurants During First Restaurant Week, September 17-27
From upscale dining to a patio bar, Winthrop, a master-planned community located in Riverview, has over a dozen restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafes. Family-owned and operated by its founders, John and Kay Sullivan, who live in the town center, Winthrop has small-town charm and…
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Published August 07Suncoast Foundation Provides $7,500 To Pepin Academies
As students return to the classroom for the first day of school today, Pepin Academies is celebrating a?$7,500 gift from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation?that will help ensure students with learning disabilities have access to the specialized therapeutic services they need to…
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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 August 05Work Begins On Balm Boyette Road South Of Woodland Spur Drive On August 10
On Monday, August 10, construction activity for the South Hillsborough Pipeline will begin on the east side of Balm Boyette Road, southwest of Woodland Spur Drive. Crews will first begin delivering heavy equipment and supplies to the temporary and permanent construction…