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Catch The Spirit

Mark your calendar for a family-packed Independence Day celebration at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover on July 4 from 1 p.m. until late evening. The annual “Catch the Spirit & Celebrate America” festival is back and bigger than ever, offering something for everyone in the Brandon area and beyond.

The Rundown:

• A mouthwatering lineup of food trucks and local vendors

• Interactive fun like a pet parade, costume contests, watermelon-eating challenges, and a Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker pageant

• A massive classic car show featuring over 100 vehicles

• Real community heroes on display with fire and sheriff’s department vehicles, plus the mounted posse

• A kids’ zone filled with inflatables, farm animals, and hands-on activities

• A beer tent and live music headlined by local favorite Ridge Country

• A stunning patriotic drone light show at sunset, followed by an after-party into the evening

Things to do

🐝 WHAT’S BUZZING AROUND TOWN 🐝

Easing The Drain Pain on Bloomingdale

If you’ve ever driven Bloomingdale Avenue during a summer downpour and thought, “Is this a road or a lazy river?” You’re not alone. Thankfully, Hillsborough County is stepping in with a full-on drainage upgrade to fix the mess before we all start considering kayaks as a daily commute option.

The upcoming construction project aims to tackle the flooding that turns driveways into swimming pools and intersections into surprise splash zones. The county will be upgrading ditches, pipes, and stormwater systems, which basically means fewer puddles, fewer mosquitoes, and fewer “what just splashed me?” moments.

Better drainage also means better road safety, which is good news for anyone who’s ever tried to hydroplane into the Publix parking lot. Plus, less standing water is a win for everyone tired of explaining to out-of-town guests why our streets turn into swamps every June.

Construction crews will be working in phases, which means occasional lane shifts and traffic cones doing their best impression of modern art. If you're a fan of guessing which lane is open, this might be your season.

The county says they'll keep residents updated as the work moves forward. Translation: check local updates unless you want to be late and confused.

Bloomingdale is getting the storm-proofing it deserves. So hang tight, watch for the cones, and maybe keep your floaties in the trunk, just in case.

THE BEES KNEES

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A Final Note

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Be Safe and Happy Independence Day! We’ll see you all next week.

Until next time,

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