Looking For a Hero

Hall of Fame and ADHD Awareness Month

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You may have heard the myth that red cars cost more to insure, often with varying reasons why. The truth is, the color of your car has nothing to do with your premium. Insurance companies are more interested in your vehicle’s make, model, age, safety features, and your driving history. What’s not a myth, though — is that people really can save a ton of money by switching insurers. Check out Money’s car insurance tool to see if you could, too.

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Know a Local Hero? Nominate Her Now

Brandon, this is your moment. Nominations are open for the 2026 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame, honoring women who’ve moved the needle in our community, business, education, public service, philanthropy, military, and more. Forms are at HCFL.gov/WHOF, and the deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

If there’s a woman who shows up, lifts others, and makes things better without asking for applause, give her the spotlight. Nominate her, attach a few receipts of greatness, and hit submit. Future you, and the whole neighborhood will be glad you did.

Things to do

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Yacht Rock Music Bingo

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

Time: 7 PM

Smooth tunes, good vibes, and prizes to win.

Music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

Time: 9 PM

Live Music

Craft/Bake Fair

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM

Shop Handmade Goods and tasty treats! CASH ONLY!!! Donations help babies across Florida.

Fashion Show & Purse Auction

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 1 PM

Decorate a Bra for Breast cancer awareness. $5 to enter!

Saturday Night Live Entertainment

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM

Enjoy great tunes, craft drinks, and our scratch kitchen favorites.

Angel Porras

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Time: 6 PM

Live Latin Jazz fusion.

ADHD Awareness Month

October is ADHD Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to dispelling myths, boosting understanding, and connecting people affected by ADHD with trustworthy resources.

This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” invites everyone from kids to adults to families to share their stories, art, and videos to help show what ADHD really looks like.

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Buzzworthy

Home Makers of Hope is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to turning houses into homes for families in need. They collect gently used furniture and household goods, then deliver and set everything up—beds made, curtains hung, kitchens stocked—for families referred through partner agencies.

Buzzing Bites

New dish, new buzz. Put your specials in front of 20,000+ local food lovers in Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, and FishHawk. Only 20 spots for the year. Restaurants, food trucks, even lemonade stands—get featured here. Reserve today: [email protected] 

The Buzz List

Need a handyman? A dog trainer? Someone who can install a ceiling fan without turning your living room into a fireworks show?

We’re putting together the official Brandon Fix-It List — the most trusted local pros for everything from backyard upgrades to “why is this light switch buzzing?”

Want in? Email us at: [email protected] 

Local Sports

The Battle of the Brandon Quarterbacks is coming soon. Watch for our poll to pick your favorite high school QB. The winner will be featured in an upcoming newsletter and get a gift card to a local favorite restaurant. Vote early, brag later.

Football

Brandon vs Jesuit, Friday 10/17 @7:30 PM - Home

Bloomingdale vs Robinson, Friday 10/17 @7:30 PM - Away

Durant vs Tampa Bay Tech, Friday 10/17 @7:30 PM - Away

Newsome vs Middleton, Friday 10/17 @7:30 PM - Away

News or Events you’d like to share? Email us at: news@brandonbuzz.com

A Final Note

The Brandon Buzz, more than news, it’s a lifestyle.

Until next time,

Buzzing Local