Local Theme Parks Provide Family-Friendly Holiday Fun During Christmas Season
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti
With the holiday season fast approaching, it is the perfect time for some family fun at local theme parks and more....
Christmas Cactus Makes Perfect Florida Plant For Holiday Season
By Lynn Barber
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent, UF/IFAS Extension
This is one of my favorite holiday plants: No sap, no sharp spines and simple to propagate....
Lights Will Shine Bright Around Town During Holiday Season
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti
This is the time of year when houses shine bright with lights – colored lights, white lights, moving lights, lighted...
Christmas Tree Sales Benefit Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
The First United Methodist Church of Brandon is continuing their long-held tradition of selling Christmas trees as a fundraiser for the Florida United Methodist...
Annual Cookson Hill Toy Run Changes Hands, Continues Legacy
By Libby Hopkins
The Cookson Hills Toy Run has been a part of the Brandon community for more than 21 years. This event brings joy...
Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade, Skating Rink To Return For Holiday...
By Kathy L. Collins
The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better way to get into the holiday season than with...
Local Churches Celebrate Christmas With Live Theatre, Music & More
Many denominations celebrate Christmas in different ways including live theatre and music. Check out one of the local congregations listed below for upcoming Christmas...
Sketch And Sip Expands Into St. Petersburg
By Michelle Colesanti
Patty Sisco’s love of art was the reason that she opened Sketch and Sip over seven years ago.
She wanted to share...
Local Historic High End Boutique Offers Handmade Gifts, Tea Time
By Tatiana Ortiz
Owner Cindy Barsa from Perfect Pieces Boutique located in Brandon provides customers with a unique shopping experience.
“When customers visit the boutique,...
Tis The Season At Plaza Bella
Plaza Bella is full of vibrant businesses. The shopping center, located on Bloomingdale Ave. near Bell Shoals Rd., has a store for every need....
