Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Feed the Bay event runs March 24-25, and residents from Brandon, Bloomingdale, Valrico, Riverview and Lithia are needed to help donate food for the hungry.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- D'Ann White
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
More than 35 churches and 11 agencies throughout the area will join forces this weekend to follow the Biblical mandate to feed the hungry in the sixth annual Feed the Bay event. During the event on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, residents of Brandon, Bloomingdale, Valrico, Riverview and Lithia are urged to fill their shopping carts with food items for the hungry and drop off the bags of groceries at trucks stationed near local Publix and Sweet Bay grocery stores. "We'll have 20 to 25 trucks out both days, stationed at just about every Publix and Sweetbay store in the area," said Debbie Weisemann, one of the team leaders for the event. For those who can't shop that weekend, Publix will have bins for residents to deposit groceries …
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- D'Ann White
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
1. It's going to be another hot day, with temperatures reaching 91 degrees. And, according to Weather.com, there's also a 50 percent chance of rain in the Bloomingdale Patch area. So lather on plenty of sun screen and bring an umbrella is you're planning an outdoor activity. 2. The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Bazaar and Yard Sale today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Boardwalk of Riverview Offices located off of Gibsonton Drive (between U.S. 301 and I-75), 10011 Water Works Lane, Riverview. 3. Have an old instrument you no longer use? Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, will host its first musical swap meet May 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4. Bay Life Church will host its annual …
Thursday, May 26, 2011
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- D'Ann White
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Where/when: Stop by The Farm, 7818 Lithia-Pinecrest Road Lithia, Friday night for some patriotic music and a special flag ceremony to celebrate Memorial Day. Why go: The Farm will host a special flag ceremony at its concert May 28 in honor of all the military who have paid the ultimate price. Residents are invited to bring their guitars, banjos, fiddles or other acoustic instruments and join the fun singing about God and country. Hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages will be served at 6:30 p.m., and …
