School Deals, RVR Horse Rescue Aid, Fair Artists, Pub Notices

Five things to know today, Aug. 13, as you go about your business in Bloomingdale and Riverview.

Fair Notice, Artists Sought

• From Hillsborough County Fair — "Feeling creative? Check out the Recycled Yard Art Competition at the County Fair! See http://bit.ly/OQO4JF." This year's fair is Oct. 16-20.

Low On Funds, Money Pours In

• From RVR Horse Rescue —  "Thank you all for your donations large and small! Every penny helps us help these horses. We put it out there that we were running low on funds and within a few days we raised $9982.00!!! Not only did we raise it through the fundrazr but people were dropping off checks and cash and mailing it.
  Every penny is used for feed hay and medical expenses.. Nobody gets paid.. Nobody! The money is not used for mortgages or living expenses.. Just those 3 things and 1/3 of the ranches electric. Rest assured your money is used wisely! Thank you so much for your support! ~Shawn~ "
  

Local Pub Events And Notices

• From Green Iguana Bar & Grill — "NICE BUNS! $5 Burger buns, that is!  ~Iggy"

• From O'Brien's Fishing Club —  " 'If you give a person a fish, they'll fish for a day. But if you train a person to fish, they'll fish for a lifetime.' — Dan Quayle. Next meeting in a couple days, on Aug 14, 7 p.m., O'Brien's in Brandon."

• From The Brass Tap - Brandon — "Hey ya'll, don't forget tomorrow [Aug. 13] is Trivia Night!!! It starts at 7 p.m. and is totally free to play, so grab some buddies for your chance to win these sweet prizes!!! 1st Place: $30 gift card. 2nd Place: $20 gift card. 3rd Place: Free Sampler Paddle."

• From Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill - Brandon, FL — "Just tapped Southern Tier Pumpking. First bar in town to have it for this season."

Talent Sought At Upscale Resale Store  

• From Lil' Sprouts - Children's Upscale Resale Store — "We are looking for talent. Give us a call to schedule an appointment to come in with your handcrafted items. We are excited to see what you have and to see if your special-made items would fit into our store!! Please share with us, as we will share your talent through your craft with the rest of the community!!"
  

Back-To-School, News From Schools

• From ABC Action News - WFTS/TV — "Share this with parents: Comparing Target, Staples, Walmart, Sears, Kmart, more for lowest back-to-school prices:http://wfts.tv/13SH0GL.

• From Bell Shoals Baptist Academy — "On Wednesday, August 14th, 12:00-3:00, Georggi's uniform supplier will be bringing their uniform closeout inventory. All items will be 50% off! Come to the Concourse area outside of the Academy office.  Open House for Kind.-8th grade is Thursday, August 15th. 4:00-6:00. Georggi's will be set up again on Thursday from 12:00-6:00. We can't wait to see everyone!!"

• From YMCA Camp Cristina — "One more week of #SummerCamp means one more week until#Afterschool Care starts! If you are interested in registering for our #Afterschool Program stop by the Front Desk. More info here: http://ow.ly/nhndJ.

• From Alafia Elementary School PTA — "Our teachers got back into the classrooms today [Aug. 12]!

• From Southern Eye Care Associates — "It's back to school time! If you need to make an appointment for your child's comprehensive eye examination before school starts please give us a call at 813-654-0220."

• From Big County Preps — "REAL TALK: Need the top 20 basketball players (popular vote) in each of our counties. Post up: Name, school, class, position. Need 80 kids listed. Start placing nominations."

• School Deals, RVR Horse Rescue Aid, Fair Vendors, Pub Notices (Aug. 13, 2103)

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• FishHawk Mermaid Swims, Lightning Strikes Home, Rabies Prompts Warning (Aug. 4, 2013) 

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• Back-To-School Deals, Small Business Support, Pumking On Tap

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• Top Party School, Perfect Scores, App For Toilets, Gridiron Ready (Aug. 6, 2013)

• Beloved Bakery Reopens, Bucs Lineman Arrested, Uncle Mike's Bella's Benefit (Aug. 5, 2013) 

• Restaurant Closes, Shark Week Special, Meatloaf Burger, Warren Sapp (Aug. 2, 2013)

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• Taco Bus Brandon Opens, $3 AMC Movie, Sprucing Up McLane (July 29, 2013)