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Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, speaking at the April 25, 2013 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon, at Ben's Family Restaurant off Brandon Boulevard.

Higginbotham to Bloomingdale: Let's Meet on Big Box

Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham said he plans to meet with — "and listen to" — Bloomingdale residents opposed to big-box retail and apartment development on Bloomingdale Avenue. The meeting is set for June.

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PROtential Sports Now Offering Summer Camp, After-School Program in Riverview

There's Still Time to Register for Summer Camp at County Parks

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