It's not much of a gamble to plan an event when the community benefits, said Aubrey Primrose, chairwoman of the Leadership Brandon Alumni Association's ninth annual Casino Night. ...more

August 13, 2008

When it comes to putting front porches on new homes to foster community, or branding Brandon as family-friendly, Candace Knapp isn't sure. ...more

August 6, 2008

BUSINESS NOTES GROCERY RETAILER HIRING: ALDI, a no-frills grocery retailer, plans to open new stores in the Brandon area in the fall and is seeking qualified candidates for manager trainee and cashier positions. Company officials said they hope to bring high-paying jobs, affordable grocery prices and quality foods to the Brandon area. The store will stock fresh fruits and meats, frozen foods, dairy and bakery items, canned goods, paper products and more. Applications can be picked up from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa. For more information about ALDI, go to www.aldi. com. ...more

July 30, 2008

Unnamed landscaper negotiating to take over maintenance of S.R. 60 medians. ...more

July 25, 2008

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce isn't looking for green thumbs, just groups with some extra green. ...more

July 23, 2008

Chamber committee approves programs to save the lanscaping in medians along State Road 60. ...more

July 11, 2008

BRANDON – The Military Affairs Council of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will host a kickoff event at 8 a.m. July 9 for the council's new program, Operation Dove. ...more

July 8, 2008

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce is scrambling to save the greenery in the medians and along State Road 60 after being told by state and county officials there isn't enough cash to maintain them during these tough economic times. ...more

July 5, 2008

During the first two weeks it was open, a new county service center on Pauls Drive logged more than 3,800 visitors, who came to pay traffic tickets, register for marriage licenses, file for homestead exemptions or conduct other business. ...more

June 14, 2008

Candidates for honorary mayor of Brandon have nearly four more weeks of fundraisers planned. ...more

June 9, 2008