Top Headlines: Fresh Market, Gornto Lake Road, Pink Elephant And More

1. Gornto Lake Road Extension Opening Sooner Than Expected

While signs say you can expect completion in the fall, that deadline for Gornto Lake Road is likely to be beat, according to a Brandon Patch report.

2. Sale, Preservation Sought For Pink Elephant, George Washington Statues

The search is still on for buyers willing to preserve Brandon's iconic pink elephant, along with the statue of George Washington on a camel.

3. The Mess At Lithia Crossings? Did You Forget What's Coming?

Reconstruction is under way at the Lithia Crossings shopping center, with another anchor set to join Stein Mart.

4. Looking For A Fourth Of July Parade? Look No Farther Than Brandon 

The time is here to set your plans for the 2013 Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade.

5. Moms Head To U.S. Capital To Advocate For Children With Cancer

Brandon residents Mary Ann Massolio and Bonnie Woodworth, both moms who have experienced the loss of a child to cancer, joined more than 150 patients, survivors and their families on Capitol Hill Monday to ask Congress to continue to support initiatives to improve treatment and outcomes for children with cancer.