Last Days To Donate New, Unwrapped Teddy Bears at Westfield Brandon

Drop-off donations of Teddy bears for children in local hospitals will be accepted through Dec. 24 at the Westfield Brandon concierge station.

DJ To Spin ‘End of the World Songs’ at O’Brien’s End of the World Party

The “festive farewell party for planet earth” is set to begin 11 p.m. tonight, Dec. 20, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant in Brandon. The event runs into Dec. 21, 2012, which doomsday fanatics have put forward as the date of the apocalypse.

Brandon Opening Set for Sluggers Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Set to open in January, on Bloomingdale Avenue off John Moore Road, Sluggers Neighborhood Bar & Grill takes root in the space vacated by Big Belly Burgers.

Westfield Brandon Family Sets 'Fun Day' at Bahama Breeze (Dec. 9)

The Westfield Brandon Family Fun Day in December features seasonal stories, snacks and crafts at Bahama Breeze Island Grille in the shopping mall's Restaurant Courtyard.

Brandon Chamber Sets 8 Ribbon-Cuttings

L3 Limo, Brightway Insurance, Lil' Sprouts, Paul Davis Restoration of Tampa, Noorani Medical Center, Title Boxing Club, Econo Auto Rentals and Latin Grill have ribbon-cuttings scheduled by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce.

Valrico Resident Helps Student Athletes Land Scholarships

Jim Delaney is the West Central Florida recruiting director for RecruitLook, a national company that helps student athletes get college scholarships.

Aroma Bath & Body Open at Winthrop Town Centre in Greater Brandon

Sherry Wilson offers unique handmade soaps, candles and embroidered gifts at Aroma Bath & Body in the Greater Brandon area of Riverview.

Riverview Chamber Welcomes 10 Members, 5 Brandon Businesses

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce meets Nov. 27 at HCC at The Regent, in the Greater Brandon area of Riverview, in the southeast corner of the Winthrop community, off Watson Road.

Cyber Monday, Cyber Week: Retailers Push Online Holiday Sales

Tired feet? Let your fingers do the shopping with click-throughs to online deals promoted as Cyber Monday and Cyber Week specials, starting for some 2012 retailers as early as Sunday, Nov. 25, and extending through Dec. 1.

Cyber Monday? Try Cyber Week!

With Black Friday sales starting Thanksgiving Day, it's no wonder that Cyber Monday has become more than a one-day event, with online deals, in some cases, starting Sunday and lasting throughout the week.

Why Wait in Line? Santa Claus Fast Pass at Westfield Brandon

Need to work in a visit with Santa Claus, but wary of the lines? Westfield Brandon posts both the times of Santa's visit and a way to cut your wait in line with online ordering for a Santa's Fast Pass.

Holiday Hours: What Time Is the Westfield Brandon Mall Open?

’Tis the season for 2012 holiday shopping. To accommodate shoppers, and boost sales, Westfield Brandon has special hours through Jan. 1, 2013. Seriously, there are seven different sets of times, so plan accordingly.

Small Business Saturday Deals in Brandon

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is Small Business Saturday nationwide and here in Greater Brandon holiday deals are vying for shoppers aiming to support local shop owners.

Black Friday Deals at Walmart, Online and In Store

Who's waiting for Black Friday anymore? You'd have to be hiding under a rock not to know that retailers nationwide and back home in your neighborhoods are opening their doors early to holiday shoppers.

Westfield Brandon: Black Friday Deals, Midnight Open

The Westfield Brandon shopping mall will open Nov. 23 at midnight, the earliest ever Black Friday opening. Mall officials are working overtime to ensure that merchant deals are promoted online throughout the day. Here's a quick guide to get started

Target Takes Aim on Thanksgiving Night Shoppers with Early Black Friday Deals

The Super Target in the Greater Brandon area of Riverview is set to join the Black Friday shopping craze with deals starting as early as 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. That would be Thursday, Nov. 22.

Greater Brandon Trivia Night Mixes With Burgers in Riverview

The Copper Bell Cafe in Riverview, owned by Darren Dennington, the chair-elect of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, is joining the trivia pool with a Friday night offering featuring burger menu specialties.

2012 Small Business Saturday: Tips For Merchants, Deals for Shoppers

Tips for small business owners to make the most of 2012 Small Business Saturday and for local shoppers to stretch their budgets with great deals and offerings.

Red Fork Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Set for Nov. 21

The Red Fork Cafe joins a growing number of new restaurants in the Greater Brandon Area. The cafe's Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting is set for Nov. 21.

Brandon Chamber Ribbon-Cutting This Week

Seven businesses in the Greater Brandon area had ribbon-cuttings this month presented by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce. There’s one more ribbon-cutting in November, and it is scheduled for today, Nov. 19.

Westfield Brandon: Black Friday Midnight Open

The Westfield Brandon shopping mall for the first time ever will be opening its doors at midnight on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday season kicks off with a Festival of Trees on Nov. 18.

2012 Small Business Saturday Deals In Brandon

What's your best Small Business Saturday Deal in Brandon?

Brandon Chamber Ribbon-Cuttings for 4 Businesses Set for Nov. 13-19

Cynthia Pinckney Ministries, Women's Health & Wellness, BMO Harris Bank and Black Diamond Associates LLC have ribbon-cuttings this week scheduled through the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce.

Seffner Chamber Welcomes New Members, Businesses, Anniversaries

The Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce recognized eight member anniversaries and welcomed new members at the group's November luncheon meeting.

Seffner Chamber Commemorates Veterans Day at November Meeting

The Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce met Nov. 8 at the First Baptist Church of Mango for its regular monthly meeting and heard from a major at MacDill Air Force Base in commemoration of Veterans Day.

Brandon Chamber Sets 8 Ribbon-Cuttings for November

Eight businesses in the Greater Brandon area have been holding and will be holding ribbon-cuttings this month.

Westfield Brandon Set for Costumed Trick-or-Treaters

Looking for a safe place to trick-or-treat? Safe from the elements, too, should that be a concern? Look no further than the Westfield Brandon shopping mall and plan to have a "Spooktacular" time with your children, ages 12 and under.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Grand Opening (Oct. 29) at Westfield Brandon

The newest eatery at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall is set to celebrate its grand opening today, Oct. 29. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers joins the recently opened Bahama Breeze Island Grille in the mall's Restaurant Courtyard.

Halloween Horribles Parade at Center Place (Photos)

The annual Halloween Horribles Parade at Center Place in Brandon got under way Oct. 28 under clear skies and cool temperatures, with hundreds of kids and adults stopping by for treats from area small businesses, groups, organizations and politicians.

Brandon's 'A New You Pink Boutique' Aims to Help Breast Cancer Fighters

A New You Pink Boutique celebrates in November its first year in Brandon, at 106 West Robertson St. The small business aims to meet the needs of women battling breast cancer.

Trick or Treat Street Draws Thousands of Costumed Revelers

Organized by the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Hillsborough Parks, Conservation and Recreation Department, was held at Riverview High School.

Morningstar Electric Continues Banner Year

Morningstar Electric owners Tammy and Ken Morningstar have made their mark in the Greater Brandon area, running a small business that this year has received a host of accolades.

Breast Cancer Fighter Vows To Win: 'I Just Can't Be Sick'

The unrelenting determination of a breast cancer victim is manifested in Debbie Morey, the 2012 recipient of funds raised by Music Showcase during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bahama Breeze Cuts Ribbon, Donates $1,500 to Brandon Boys & Girls Club

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Oct. 19 at the Bahama Breeze Island Grille at Westfield Brandon. Restaurant officials turned over a check to the Bill Carey Unit of the Boys & Girls Club in Brandon.

Small Business Award Recipients Named at Brandon Chamber Dinner

The 2012 Small Business of the Year awards were announced Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel. Winners in five categories were named from among 25 semifinalists and 15 finalists.

Brandon Chamber To Name Top Small Businesses Tonight (Oct. 18)

The 2012 Small Business of the Year award finalists have been named in five categories. The winners will be announced Oct. 18 at the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce's awards gala at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel in Tampa.

Riverview Breast Cancer Fighter To Get Funds Raised at Music Showcase

Music Showcase in Brandon has named the woman fighting breast cancer who will receive funds raised at community events this weekend and bake sales through Oct. 30 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Orthodontist To Buy Back Halloween Candy

Hess Orthodontics in the Greater Brandon community of Riverview is set to buy back unused Halloween candy in November, for donation to Operation Gratitude.

'Dogtoberfest' Set for Canine Cabana in Riverview

Your Greater Brandon area pets are invited to join in the festivities Oct. 31 at the Canine Cabana in Riverview, at the "Dogtoberfest" festivities featuring costumed pets in a "Parade of Paws."

Brandon Chamber Nets Members With Incentive-Rich Networking Drive

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 11 hosted two incentive-rich membership drives at the chamber headquarters on Pauls Drive. See what new members received in their paint-can takeaways.