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Friday Issue · October 30

Robinson at Brandon tonight, and a pumpkin pizza that ends tomorrow

Plus free trunk or treats tonight, a dog costume contest Saturday, and clocks fall back Sunday.

By John Plumstead

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Coming Up

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02Nov

Florida friendly landscaping workshop

Adult workshop on plant selection, fertilizer, garden bugs and pruning. Free, registration recommended.

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Riverview Public Library, 9951 Balm Riverview Rd · Riverview
05Nov

RISE networking group

Brandon Riverview Chamber networking group with a member presentation and 30-second pitches. Visitors may attend up to two meetings. Every Thursday.

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Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce, 6437 Watson Rd · Riverview
05Nov

I Can Cook and open gym for kids

Kids ages 2 to 6 make pumpkin pie pastry bites, then have an hour of supervised open gym. Cooking class is $8 per child.

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Elevate Gymnastics, 6134 N US Hwy 41 · Apollo Beach
05Nov

Billy Lindsey's Elvis tribute at Salty Shamrock

Billy Lindsey performs his Elvis tribute show at the Apollo Beach pub.

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Salty Shamrock Irish Pub, 6186 N US Highway 41 · Apollo Beach
05Nov

Hillsborough County Fair

Annual county fair, Nov 5 to 15, with carnival rides, exhibits and fair food. Weekday gates open 5 pm, weekends and Nov 11 at noon.

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Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd · Dover
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Custom cakes, cake pops, cookies and dessert-table sweets, baked in Brandon for the Tampa Bay area.

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