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  1. Craft beer craze arrives in Brandon area with pubs, home brewing

    05/23/13 Bars & Spirits By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent

    BRANDON

    Ty Mathis just wanted a good beer.

    Mathis, a Brandon resident for nearly the past two decades, called one of his buddies to make plans. His friend asked Mathis which pub they should go to.

  2. Up in the air over sleepover policy

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Danielle Hauser, Times Correspondent

    When I read The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party to my kids, I am reminded of all the slumber parties and sleepovers I had as a young girl.

  3. Allowances allow for teachable moments

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Keith Berry, Times Correspondent

    When I was a child I was the self-professed board game king.

  4. Information age proves an asset to new mom

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Sarah Whitman, Times Correspondent

    As a first-time mom, I ask a lot of questions.

  5. Religion news for Brandon, Plant City areas

    05/21/13 ReligionBy Sarah Whitman, Times Correspondent

    The Crossing Church, 3058 College Ave., Ruskin, celebrated its building grand opening May 12. Service times are 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. To learn more about the church, attend Meet the Crossing at 12:30 p.m. June 2. Visit crossingonline.org/southshore.

  6. Charity is all in the family for the Diaz siblings

    05/18/13 Human Interest By Teresa Slattery Amin, Times Correspondent

    VALRICO

    It's not an assembly line that would rival one of the big three automakers in Detroit, but for four Valrico siblings the mission is no less important. • The Diaz kids like to set the production process on their dining room table instead of a conveyor belt. They often manufacture arts and crafts for …

  7. Brandon area school notes

    05/18/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Golf fundraiser: The Golf Academy at the Boys and Girls Preparatory Academies will hold its fifth annual golf tournament today at 1 p.m. at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa. Participants will receive a box lunch. There will be door prizes and an auction. Proceeds benefit the Golf …

  8. Pilot program gives middle school reading students a boost

    05/18/13 K12By Keeley Sheehan, Times Staff Writer

    It has only been a few weeks, but Kathleen Brown has already seen a difference in her students at Eisenhower Middle School. They listen and participate and come to class on time ready to learn.

  9. What commercial customers can expect from new trash agreement in Hillsborough

    05/18/13 EnvironmentBy Caitlin Johnston, Times Staff Writer

    TAMPA — Hillsborough County residents will enjoy a lower rate for trash collection costs thanks to the first new contract in 15 years, but it remains to be seen whether commercial clients will see a similar reduction.

  10. Hillsborough summer camps

    05/18/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Berkeley Summer Program: Registration is open for Berkeley Preparatory School summer programs. The summer program runs from June 3-July 26. Camps are available in full-day sessions or one-, two- or three-hour a la carte selections. Most camps begin at 9 a.m., but some start later. Free early care from 8 to 9 a.m. …