Monday, May 14, 2012
Do you have a favorite place in town to take a break from the kitchen and relax on Memorial Day?
Barbecues, swimming pools, time off work and school. Summer is almost here, but first we get to enjoy a long, lazy Memorial Day weekend. In case you forgot, it’s coming up faster than you think. Memorial Day 2012 is May 28. With that in mind, we turn this week’s Readers’ Choice poll over to a very important topic: where to go for the best Memorial Day eats and drinks in town? Here are a few of our favorites: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Ties will be broken based on the rules spelled out in the PDF that’s included along with this story. We’ll declare the winner on Friday, May 18. So vote for your favorite place to spend Memorial Day! And don’t forget to tell us in the comments section why. See the attached PDF …
Thursday, July 28, 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.
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- D'Ann White
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Thursday, July 28, 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: The community is invited to attend the "Keep Our Angel Home" Fundraiser for the Bloomingdale Library attack victim Saturday, July 30 at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. N.W., in Ruskin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHY GO: There will be barbecue, live music, a bake sale, silent auction, kids' games, raffles and other activities. The cost is $8 per event ticket with a $2 entrance fee to the park. Kids under age 12 are admitted free. To purchase tickets in advance, call 813-956-3822. WHERE/WHEN…
Friday, May 20, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
1. Newsome and Riverview high schools will present the school edition of "Les Miserables" May 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and May 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview. Tickets are $10. For information, call 813-671-5011, ext. 259, or visit www.sharktheatre.com. 2. Dancin' Motion School of the Arts in Bloomingdale Commons at 127 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, offers Friday Night Dance Socials every Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. The price is $8 at the door or $5 for college students with an ID. The price includes a 30-minute Latin dance class, drinks and snacks. 3. "Bye Bye Birdie" will be presented May 20-22 and 28-29 at 8 p.m. at the James McCabe Theater, 506 Fifth St., Valrico. The Village …
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
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- D'Ann White
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
1. Get ready for record heat. It's expected to hit 90 degrees in Bloomingdale Patch-land. 2. If your home was damaged by the storms that struck the area March 31, there may be help available. Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Services will hold an open house at the Progress Village Recreation Center, 8701 Progress Village Blvd., Thursday, April 21, to provide detailed information and assist homeowners with the process to apply for assistance through the county's Housing Programs. This meeting is targeting eligible homeowners whose homes were damaged as a result of the storms on March 31. The housing assistance available includes home rehabilitation/repair, assistance with insurance deductibles and emergency relocation assistance. …
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Bloomingdale Regional Library
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Monday, April 18, 2011
The Seffner musician will perform Monday at J.F. Kick's Neighborhood Bar and Grill.
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- D'Ann White
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Seffner musician and music teacher Bob Prong will perform live at J.F. Kick's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico, Monday April 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Originally from New York, Prong has been a professional musician for 20 years and has taught thousands of people to play the guitar. During the 1990s, Prong earned a reputation for being one of New York's most successful entertainers and, in 1998, he received national recognition when his music was used as a background for the popular sports program, "NBA," on TNT. In addition, Prong's critically acclaimed "Salt of the Earth" (1997) was played on Sirius radio, had major distribution through Viacom and on cable radio. Along the way, Prong logged more than 2,000 …
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Jill Wilson will perform today at J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill.
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- D'Ann White
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Brandon songstress Jill Wilson will perform live pop/country music tonight from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill at 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico. The bar also will feature at Texas Hold 'Em Tournament starting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St. Patty's Day from your friends at Patch.
Patch sought out the area's top picks for St. Patrick's Day festivities. So, put your green on and head out after work for some luck of the Irish. 1. Beef O' Brady's, located at 4330 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, is serving corned beef and cabbage specials all day for $8.99. There also will be $1.25 drafts on green Miller Lite beer, $4 Guiness pints and other domestic drafts on special as well. 2. J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico, is also serving corned beef and cabbage specials with Happy Hour until 8 p.m. There will be live music from the Applebutter Express until 9:30 p.m. and a DJ will take over on the plaza until closing. They will definitely be serving your favorite green beer as well. 3. …
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Green Iguana Bar & Grill
6264 Winthrop Town Center Ave, Brandon, FL
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Jason Bartolone
11:45 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Looks like we have a four-way tie ... anyone else want to vote for their favorite? more ›