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'The Fourth Of July, The Parade, That's Brandon'
Brandon showed up in mass for the 2013 Fourth of July Parade, described by some organizers as one of the largest turnouts in recent years.

Brandon showed up in mass for the 2013 Fourth of July Parade, described by some organizers as one of the largest turnouts in recent years.

As is the tradition, the 2013 honorary mayor of Brandon was named before the start of the Fourth of July Parade.
Honorary Mayor of Brandon Jack Bartlett leads the pack in this year's charity race with Pearl Chiarenza, Dawn Gaila and Grita Perry.
Is there July 4th garbage pickup? Are Hillsborough parks, libraries, recreation centers open or closed for the holiday? What about the skate park, the animal shelter, the Sunshine Line and more?
Park Square Pizza celebrates two years in business with a day of special offerings and events in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Use this viewer's guide to learn what you need to know about Brandon's July 4th parade, including time, route, lineup, theme and more.
Tips are sought for the whereabouts of two women, including an aunt who allegedly instructed her nephew to steal a purse at a birthday party.
The interim president and CEO gets high praise as officials say they will "decide by the fall whether an outside search would be appropriate."
No formalities is what sets Taking Care of Business apart from typical networking and leads groups. The Riverview chamber group's focus is on relationships.
Dottie Berger MacKinnon recounts her long association with Olin L. Mott, who died today, July 2. "He was one of a kind."
Chick-fil-A of Lake Brandon Village is back with Summer Fun Flicks, Tuesdays at AMC The Regency 20. Nine movies for $1, with proceeds benefiting ECHO, Center Place and the YMCA.
Town lore has it that the rains, if they come, hold off until completion of the July 4th parade in Brandon. Will that hold true this year? And later as well, for the Brandon Blast fireworks at Westfield Brandon?
The Willcox Academy of Music in Brandon loses its owner namesake, who died three days short of his 97th birthday. A Celebration of Life is set for July 2.
Posts worthy of another look include coverage of new jobs at Verizon, new pastor at St. Stephen, what's behind the CAN-DO meeting with developers and more.
At the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce meeting in June, the honors belonged to 96-year-old World War II veteran Paul Monnette.
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce is deepening its focus on military interests and families.
A reminder to pet owners to be compassionate and proactive in protecting animals from the booms, pops and flashes of the July 4th holiday season.
We take a look at the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region that caught the attention of Patch readers.
Each year top dads ride in the Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, determined by winning essays their kids write about them.
In the July 4th parade? Eager to watch? Use this guide to determine who is marching when as the parade kicks off at Lumsden Road and Parsons Avenue.