Tuesday Issue · September 2
Bloomingdale widening, Babe’s Pizza since 1978, and a Week 2 slate worth the drive
Everything in this issue also lives on the site.
Your Town
All nine communities
Brandon
The commercial center of east county, built around Brandon Blvd and the mall.
9 businesses1 event
Riverview
The fastest growing corner of the county, from Winthrop down to Big Bend.
7 businesses1 event
Valrico
Bloomingdale, Lithia Pinecrest, and the chamber that runs half the county events.
5 businesses1 event
FishHawk
Master planned, Park Square at its middle, and the schools that anchor it.
3 businesses0 events
Lithia
Alafia River State Park, the trails, and the quiet end of the county.
2 businesses0 events
Plant City
Strawberry country, a real downtown, and the festival the county plans around.
0 businesses1 event
Ruskin
Tomatoes, the bay, and a downtown in the middle of changing.
0 businesses0 events
Wimauma
Farmland turning into rooftops faster than anywhere else out here.
0 businesses0 events
Apollo Beach
Canals, the manatee center, and the SouthShore side of the county.
1 business1 eventLocal Directory
Claim your listingBowling
Brandon Crossroads Bowl
Leagues, cosmic nights, and The Alley at SouthShore.
BrandonLawGlaros Law
Personal injury and estate planning.
BrandonTravelJourneys by Jess
Cruising and family travel planning.
FishHawkReal EstateMadison Patron
Residential real estate with Foundation Realty Group.
BrandonCleaningMaid Pure Cleaning
Recurring residential and move-out cleans.
RiverviewPizzaStoner's Pizza Joint
Hand tossed pizza, delivery and catering trays.
BrandonReal EstateTabatha Pugh
Residential real estate across east county.
BrandonReal EstateTeam Plumstead
Buying and selling across east county.
FishHawkComing Up
Full calendar05Sep
Newsome at Durant, district opener
Gates at 6:00. Score cards and Athlete of the Week come off this one.
Durant High School · Plant City
06Sep
Riverview Farmers Market
Vendors, live music mid-morning, free parking around back.
Riverview Civic Center · Riverview
06Sep
R&B Cosmic Bowling
Nine to midnight. League signups run at the desk all weekend.
Brandon Crossroads Bowl · Brandon
07Sep
Chamber coffee and connections
Open to non-members once a quarter. This is one of those.
FishHawk Valrico Chamber · Valrico
23Sep
Manatee Viewing Center opens for the season
Free admission. Best on the cold mornings, which is the whole point.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center · Apollo Beach
East of Tampa Local Sports
Nominate an athleteAthlete of the Week
Athlete of the WeekThis week
Coach nominated, one per school.
Friday Scores
Friday ScoresThe slate
Every game we cover, by midnight.
Local Spotlight
Local SpotlightSend your own
High school, middle school, youth and club.
Sponsorship
For BusinessesSponsor a school
Your name on every card we run for them.