brandon: 1714 Woodbine Drive, Brandon, FL 3/2/3 $209,900 - 08/27/08 12:46 AM
Welcome Home!  This house might be built in 1969 - but DON'T LET THE AGE FOOL YOU!  This home has everything you need to move in TODAY and it's all very new!
The roof has new 3-dimensional shingles, the kitchen was completely remodeled, both bathrooms are updated and VERY-VERY CLEAN!  Double-paned windows throughout the home that have a manufacturer's warranty that goes with the buyer!  Newly tiled and wood laminate flooring to your delight!  The Florida Room measures 28X16 has separate A/C unit and perfect for entertaining!  Air Conditioned laundry room measures 11X10 just off carport! 
NO BACKYARD NEIGHBORS!!  NO DEED RESTRICTIONS!!  This super sized backyard has a … (3 comments)

brandon: Brandon's "Best Dressed" Homes This Holiday - 11/29/07 09:23 PM
The holidays are coming...people are shopping, baking and...decorating inside and out!! 
Do you decorate for Christmas?  Do you live in the Brandon Area? Are there lights all over your lawn, roof, trees, bushes accompanied by yard art, music, blow up displays?  Well, you can INVITE VIEWERS by sending in photos to TBO.COM and they will add your address to their Holiday Display Interactive Guide. 
The Brandon News & Tribuneare looking for more pictures and places to feature for the holidays!  Does yours belong online?  Does your neighbor's?  Get out your cameras and send in the best dressed homes in the Brandon Area so … (3 comments)

brandon: Nativity Catholic Church Novemberfest Returns for 38th Year in Brandon, Florida! - 11/13/07 04:38 AM
Come Join The Fun at Nativity Catholic Church and School for their 38th Annual Novemberfest!  If you've lived anywhere near Brandon, Florida, you already know about the Novemberfest. 
This exciting event starts Wednesday, November 14th and lasts through November 18th, 2007.  This event is the 3rd largest event for all of Hillsborough County behind the Strawberry Festival (Plant City, FL) and the FL State Fair (at the Fairgrounds in Tampa).   This event offers 5 full days of carnival rides - terrific entertainment and the ever popular festival of food under the "Big Top Tent!" 
Don't miss the raffles!  This year someone will win … (6 comments)

brandon: Brandon Halloween Events - 10/26/07 05:40 AM
What's Happening for Halloween around Brandon? Got plans yet for the weekend?  There's so much to do with the kids right here in town.  There's even events for your pets! 
Brandon High School Future Farmers of America alumni will be hosting a fun fest on Saturday starting at 4p.m.  This will include a haunted house, car show, carnival games, and more. Center Place & Fine Arts will be hosting a Halloween Parade on Sunday@3pm.  Children in costume (up to age 10) welcome.  Ronald McDonald will be there!  (located at 619 Vonderburg Drive) Dapper Doggie is hosting it's 2nd "Howl-O-Ween" Fundraiser Saturday, from 5:30-8pm.  … (9 comments)

brandon: Brandon FL Home Sales July 2007 - 08/26/07 06:09 AM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources
Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com
**You can also find my blogs on Brandon Real Estate Chatter. 
**You can search all Brandon area properties using this link.  If you would like further information not available on my website, please call me at (813)841-4721 or drop me an email at SusRoscoe@msn.com. 
Susie Roscoe, Real Estate Consultant with Signature Realty Associates  
*These statistics were collected using the Multiple Listing Service.  Private sales and sales listed FSBO were not included.  All information believed to be accurate as of August 26th, 2007 at 2:00pm.
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brandon: It's Movie Night in Brandon Florida - 07/29/07 09:03 AM

 
There's a variety of choices around the Brandon Area!  From multiple theaters to IMAX to Drive-In Theaters...
There's literally 20 Movie Theaters playing your favorite new-movies!  Enjoy a great selection at AMC Regency 20  - (813) 243-4955 2496 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon
Do you want it on THE BIG SCREEN?  Channelside offers the IMAX theater as well as plenty of other "options" while waiting before or after the movie.  This is a great place for families before dark...and after!  Check out Channelside Cimenas & Imax (813) 221-0700  615 Channelside Drive Tampa
Another IMAX option is located across from USF (University of South Florida) in Tampa is the IMAX Dome Theater at … (10 comments)

brandon: Brandon Hosts their 49th Annual Independence Day Parade - 06/29/07 02:54 AM
This is a BIG DEAL for Brandon, FL locals to continue such a tradition. 
This year's theme is:   It's Our Country - Celebrate It!!  
WHEN:  July 4th, 2007
TIME:  Parade starts at 10am and lasts until about 12:30 (come early if you want to find a parking place or seat)
PLACE:  The route starts at Parsons Avenue at Lumsden Road. The 1.5-mile parade heads north on Parsons, then turns left (west) on Robertson Street to Brandon Mall at 939 W Brandon Blvd.
COST:  FREE!!  FREE!!  FREE!!
Here's what you get for FREE!!! 
The participation of a time honored tradition of Brandon Area Residence is just the start!  You will most likely see … (10 comments)

brandon: What's Out There for Under $100k in Brandon, FL? - 06/28/07 08:09 AM
Searching the "Residential Listings"  on MLS today, I came up with 5 listings currently available in Brandon, FL for under $100k as of June 28th, 2007. 
$100k  --  T2241058 220 LAKE PARSON GREEN # 108, BRANDON  --  It's a 1/1  with 569 square feet located on the 1st Floor - Condo built in 1988 which has been on the market for 74 days.$89,900  --  T2220920 155 PICARDY VILLA ST # 102, BRANDON  --  This is a 1/1 with 760 square feet located on the 1st floor - Condo built in 1981 which has been on the market 169 days.$88,900  --  T2228814 829 … (5 comments)

brandon: Davis Park in Brandon, FL - 06/08/07 04:03 AM
Davis Park
Location: It's located just a mile North of Hwy 60 off Parsons Ave.  
600 Mook StreetBrandon, FL 33510
This rustic park runs along Lake Mead on 15 acres.  There is no swimming here, but the wildlife is plentiful!  This is a bird-lover's paradise!  The park is filled with long legged friends such as the Egret and Heron.  You can also find Sandhill Cranes, ducks and gulls.  On occasion you may see the Gopher Tortoises, and a marsh rabbit. 
This is a very tranquil place to spend an afternoon, plan a picnic, or even a birthday party!  (my son's birthday party was here one … (3 comments)

brandon: Neighborhood News for Brandon, FL - 06/02/07 03:36 AM
Chess Champion Competes Weekly at Center Place
There are weekly Chess Games at Center Place in Brandon, FL.  Logan McElvenny, age 10, plays there.  He's been playing Chess for 2 years and was/is a fast learner.  He was able to beat his own father in 2 weeks once he learned the game.  He is currently the State Champion for his age group!  The other players get really excited just to "tie" him.  In June, he's moving to South Carolina, Logan tells the children around him. He'll be the state champion there, too!
Read the entire story written by Helen Anne Travis.  She can also … (4 comments)

brandon: Brandon Academy Private School Brandon, FL - 05/16/07 01:44 PM
Brandon Academy Private School offers students and families smaller class sizes with similar options of public schools nearby.  They have school field trips, sports, Foreign language classes, computer classes and extended care for working parents. 
They offer private schooling for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.  For 2007-2008 tuition information and forms, please go to the school website at http://www.brandon-academy.com/index.htm or email them at cliggitt@brandon-academy.com.
 
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brandon: Buca Di Beppo in Brandon, FL - 05/08/07 02:20 PM
Tonight it was BucadiBeppo for dinner! 
I have 8 people in my immediate family with one sibling living in Texas.  We all decided while my parents were "home" in Brandon we would meet for dinner.  We didn't include the spouses or grandchildren so it was very homey and personal.  If you've never been there to eat, it's "family size portions" and everything gets shared.  Well, just like when we were kids...we broke bread together, talked about our lives, kids and spouses and shared alot of laughs.  I really enjoyed the evening...I hope my sisters, brother and parents did too!  The food was … (2 comments)