Business Deals, Offerings, Events and Announcements for Greater Brandon

This April 27 report of business briefs includes Networking 4 A Cause, a chance to win a free oil change, mobile detailing for vehicles and a "Hall of Fame" meeting space, vodka tasting and upcoming fundraiser for autism.

Bahama Breeze at Westfield Brandon? How Psyched Are You?

Construction plans have been posted for Bahama Breeze at Westfield Brandon. The address has it in the Restaurant Courtyard, with Panera, The Cheesecake Factory, Ryuu Japanese Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen and the upcoming Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.

What is the Best Florist in Brandon?

With Mother's Day around the corner, tell us who has the best blooms in Brandon.

Atomic Tattoos Returns With Friday the 13th Ink, Piercing Discounts

Tattoos and piercings, with some restrictions, sell for $13 apiece on Friday the 13th at Atomic Tattoos, founded in Brandon, where tattoo artist Dieidre Zinn said she is a suburban mom passionate about art.

Weekend Events in Greater Brandon: Relays For Life, Biz Fests & More

Noted are spring fests sponsored by the Riverview and Sabal Park chambers of commerce and Rotary Club of Tampa East. Also, BSAC open house and truck rally, Relays For Life at Brandon, Bloomingdale and Lennard, pancakes for ECHO and more.

ABC Picked Best Place to Buy Beer, Wine and Spirits in Brandon

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is the winner of the Readers Choice for Best Place to Buy Beer, Wine and Spirits in Brandon.

Center Place To Mark Corporate Arts Support With C.A.R.E. Award

At the Center Place Arts Gala, officials from the Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association is Brandon will present the First Annual Corporate Award for Recognizing Excellence.

Grow Brandon Joins Movement To Advance Shop Local Mission

Business owners are finding new ways to meet and bolster local commerce given the constraints of time in a trying economy.

Readers' Choice: Best Sporting Goods Store in Brandon?

What's the best place to go for sporting goods in Brandon? You tell us.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Opens in Brandon

The Brandon area fit the demographics of the restaurant chain that features a simple menu, fast delivery and freshly prepared ingredients, including bread baked daily. Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches has four eateries in the Tampa Bay area.

Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill Crowned Customer Service Champ

The readers of Brandon Patch chose Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill at Brandon Harley as the local business with the best customer service.

Championship Round: Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

Cast your vote in the last matchup in the competition: Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill vs. Morningstar Electric.

Readers' Choice: What's the Best Place to Get Your Taxes Done in Brandon?

When the filing deadline is fast approaching, where do you turn for advice?

Readers' Choice Winner: Planet Smoothie Has Sweetest Smoothies in Brandon

Planet Smoothie won 46 percent of the vote in our Readers' Choice poll to find out who had the sweetest smoothies in the Brandon area.

Q&A: Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill

Brandon Patch catches up with the finalists in our Best Customer Service contest for local businesses.

Q&A: Huth & Booth Photography

Brandon Patch catches up with the competitors in our Best Customer Service contest for local businesses.

Q&A: A Caring Touch Skin Therapy

Brandon Patch catches up with the semifinalists in our Best Customer Service contest for local businesses.

Q&A: Morningstar Electric

Brandon Patch catches up with the semifinalists in our Best Customer Service contest for local businesses.

Q&A: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium

Brandon Patch catches up with the finalists in our Best Customer Service contest for local businesses.

Where To Find the Cheapest Gas?

GasBuddy.com gives some aid in the search to find the cheapest gas. Tampa, Florida, state and national gas prices and trends are included in this report on Greater Brandon prices.

TLC's London Brings What-To-Wear Advice to Westfield Shoppers

Brandon is the first stop for the 2012 Westfield Style Tour, featuring meet-and-greets with Stacy London, host of TLC's "What Not To Wear" and personlized attention from the fashion guru's "Style for Hire" stylists.

Best Customer Service in Brandon Contest: The Final 4

Vote for your favorite local businesses, leave a comment and write a review to help them become our customer service champ.

Readers’ Choice: Who Has the Sweetest Smoothies in Brandon?

When nothing but the best sweet treat will do, which local establishment do you patronize?

Round 4: Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

We’re down to eight finalists in our Best Customer Service poll. Vote for your favorites to help us crown a winner!

TV Fashionista Stacy London Coming to Westfield Brandon

The star of TLC's "What Not to Wear" is coming to the Brandon mall for part of its Westfield Style Tour, held this weekend and next.

Reality Yard Makeover Puts Valrico Business Back on DIY Network

Outdoor Impressions will be featured in May for a second time on "Yard Crashsers," a reality TV program on the Do It Yourself (DIY) Network. The Greater Brandon business in Valrico is owned by Jason Smith, a graduate of Bloomingdale High School.

Square 1 Burgers to Replace Old Chicago Pizza in Brandon in June

Pizza will give way to gourmet burgers and a bar this summer when Square 1 Burgers & Bar moves into the former Old Chicago Pizza location in the Brandon Crossroads shopping center.

Grab Free Food at Brandon's Bonefish Grill on Thursday

The restaurant will offer free samples from 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday to promote its new Happier Hours special offers.

Credit Union to Rebuild, Inhabit Former Brandon Buffet

The old Brandon Hometown Buffet on Brandon Boulevard is set to become a Mid Florida Credit Union this summer.

Saladworks Offers Healthy Fast Food Option in Brandon

The Brandon Lakes Plaza shopping center on W. Brandon Boulevard is home to Florida's first Saladworks franchise, a healthy and affordable dining option for those on-the-go.

Round 3: Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

We're down to 16 finalists in our Best Customer Service poll. Vote for your favorites and help crown a champion!

Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take the Kids to Burn Some Energy?

What's your favorite spot for active kids in Brandon?

Round 2: Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

Do you have a favorite business when it comes to customer service? Let others know by voting in Round 2 of the competition.

Readers' Choice Winner: O'Brien's Irish Pub is Top St. Paddy's Day Spot

O'Brien's won 76 percent of the vote in our Readers' Choice contest for the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Brandon.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Brandon

It’s “good to be green” in Brandon for St. Patrick’s Day, with special events scheduled at area pubs and eateries, featuring outdoor events, live music, special meal and drink prices and more.

Brandon Businesses Need Your Vote In Patch's Customer Service Challenge

We've taken the top 64 businesses who have joined Brandon Patch and pitted them against one another, tournament style, to crown a champion of customer service.

Westfield Brandon Mall to Expand By 180,000 Square Feet

The mall's owners have won approval to add 180,000 square feet of space for retail stores, offices or hotels. Included in the plan is a Gornto Lake Road expansion project to ease traffic.

Readers' Choice: Best Place To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Brandon

What's your pick for the best place in Brandon to raise a pint of Guinness and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Vote in our poll!

Readers' Choice: Skateland of Brandon Ranks Tops in Family Hangout Poll

Skateland of Brandon was the leading vote-getter in our Readers' Choice poll about local hangout spots the whole family can enjoy.

Who Has the Best Customer Service in Brandon?

You've rated and ranked businesses on Patch. Now, we're taking the top 64 businesses who have joined Patch at pitting them against each other, bracket style, to find out who treats their customers the best.