John Brandon, the founder of Brandon town, was born in 1809. John, his wife Victoria and son James Henry came from Mississippi around 1857, bringing with them seven slaves…Read More

We like Davis Park and visited it many times. Usually people enter the park from 612 N. Parsons Ave; if you are walking, jogging or biking than you can use the Mook St…Read More

This park at 1316 Lakewood Drive in Brandon is different from any other park in Hillsborough County. First of all – its location. It's situated in a deep depression around…Read More

A stone throw from I-75, this shaded community river park is along the shore of the Hillsborough River (12550 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa). Trout Creek Park is a part…Read More

Golfing is big in Brandon, with several major golf courses. An unusual monument (see the picture attached) greets you at the Ace Range Golf Club (820 Kings Avenue…Read More

Brandon’s main attraction is the Tampa Bay’s area largest mall - the Westfield Shopping Town (formerly Brandon Town Center). The mall (974,000 square feet under one roof)…Read More