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  1. Grand Brony Gala galloping to Riverview

    06/15/13 BriefsTimes staff

    RIVERVIEW — Tickets are on sale for the Grand Brony Gala on June 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4328 Garden Vista Drive, Riverview.

    Grand Brony Gala’s cast rehearses a scene at the Hilton Garden Inn in Riverview. The event, which will include a stage show, My Little Pony yoga and karaoke, will be June 29.

  2. Stay-at-home-dad role perfect for this father

    06/15/13 ParentingBrandon Wright, Times Correspondent

    BRANDON — To be honest, I have no idea how it happened.

  3. Dads meet up, bond over stay-at-home experience

    06/15/13 Human Interest By Keeley Sheehan, Times Staff Writer

    TAMPA — Mike Watkins stood under a tree in Ballast Point Park on Wednesday morning to give his 6-month-old daughter Sienna some shade. ¶ She cooed and took in her surroundings from her spot in his arms while he talked sports and childcare with the other dads from the Househusbands of Tampa Bay Facebook group. …

    Jeremy Garrett helps his 7-month-old daughter, Adalynn, take a few steps in the living room in their home in Tampa on Tuesday. Garrett is an at-home dad during the day, caring for Adalynn and a set of 20-month-old twins who are foster children. His wife, Ashley, is an elementary school teacher.

  4. Nativity coach '...was like a father to a lot of kids'

    06/15/13 Human Interest By Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer

    BRANDON — As another school year reached its twilight, the second-floor guidance office at Nativity Catholic School still reflected the character of its longest-tenured occupant: modest, unassuming and warm.

    Coach Ron Merrill of Nativity Catholic School has retired after 27 years that included coaching JV basketball. He’s shown here in May with sixth-grader Sayona Jose, 12.

  5. Find a friend: Stumpy, a gray, green-eyed kitten

    06/15/13 PetsTimes staff

    Stumpy wears a cast to match his emerald eyes. The tiny adventurer was found tangled in netting, earning him a shortened limb and a funny name. But this 10-week-old boy, after surgery, should heal fine and leave the shelter neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed. Adopt Stumpy and countless other animals …

  6. Brandon are religion calendar

    06/13/13 ReligionBy Sarah Whitman, Times Correspondent

    The Islamic Society of Riverview-Apollo Beach celebrated the opening of its Masjid Saturday at 8527 Richmond St., Gibsonton. For more information on ISRA and its location call (813) 523-6727.

  7. East Bay Fishing Report

    06/13/13 OutdoorsBy Dave Walker, Times Correspondent

    Tips: Anglers must be versatile at this time of year for consistent catches. Utilizing different species can turn a slow day on the flats into a stellar outing. Fish such as pompano, black drum, mackerel, flounder and snapper all bite well when it is blazing hot outside. All are yummy on the dinner table and are …

  8. ECHO to unveil renovated food pantry

    06/08/13 BriefsTimes staff

    BRANDON

    With the help of grants, ECHO of Brandon has renovated its food pantry on N Parsons Avenue, to serve clients more efficiently and with greater dignity, said ECHO events coordinator Kathy Collins.

    ECHO will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its redesigned food pantry at 3 p.m. Thursday in Brandon.

  9. Father-daughter dance founder Stu Robinson perseveres despite job loss

    06/08/13 Human Interest By Ernest Hooper, Times Staff Writer

    The bond between Stu Robinson and his 15-year-old daughter Tyeisha Harston has only grown deeper since he started staging Stu's Father-Daughter Dance seven years ago, an annual Father's Day event that allows proud papas to fete their little girls like princesses. • Now Tyeisha carts him around on shopping …

    Former Tampa Bay Bucs receiver Michael Clayton dances with his two daughters, Madison, right, and Michaela, at last year’s event.

  10. Find a friend: Jenna, a 7-year-old bluetick coonhound/pointer mix

    06/08/13 PetsTimes staff

    Ever found yourself running scared? Jenna knows the feeling. She jumped layers of frightening fences in Citrus Park before being rescued by animal control officers. This sweetly spotted 7-year-old bluetick coonhound/pointer mix walks nicely on a leash, knows "sit" and performs quietly for treats. Donate to her care at …