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BNA News

Welcome to the Neighborhood

As part of BNA’s new initiative, welcome baskets will be distributed to new neighbors every quarter. Baskets come with coupons to local businesses and a rack card from BNA. If you would like to donate anything for our new and future neighbors, contact Kiersten Sutton with BNA. We’re so excited to have you here!

Event Updates

With the new year in full swing, we’re looking to update how we get the word out about our increased visibility in the neighborhood. Check out the Events tab on the left hand side of the navigation to see our full roster of events, and come back often as we update regularly!

Service Hours for Students

If you’re looking for a little help within your organization and want to offer service hours, make sure to reach out to Mindy Edgeman at Bloomingdale High School. She can help navigate you through the process so our students get the hours they need for Florida Bright Futures, and you get the most assistance from our Bloomingdale students.

Road Closures? Know Before You Go

Keep tabs on which roads are open and closed as the county begins construction on the new water pipeline. You can find closure dates and more information at https://southhillsboroughpipeline.com/

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Yard of the Month

Home of the GordonsCongratulations to our winner, Linda and Stan Gordon of 710 Bloomingfield Dr! Don’t forget to nominate your neighbors and their beautiful yards for the chance at an ACE Hardware Gift Card, a free month from the Campo Family YMCA, and recognition in The Bloomingdale Gazette. 

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BNA Briefs

February 7 / Annual Clean Up / Nature’s Way Parks & Rec Facility / 9 am – 1 pm

February 24 / BNA Monthly Meeting / 7 p.m. / Bloomingdale Regional Library

March 7 / Tastes & Treasures / Campo Family YMCA / 11 am – 2 pm

April 1 / BNA Scholarships Applications DUE / Online at Bloomingdale.Life

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Democratic Women’s Club to Host Art Expo

The Democratic Women’s Club of Southeast Hillsborough County is holding its first ever Art Expo Fundraiser in honor of a past member and a friend, Sandra Morehouse, an artist herself. The club invites you to attend as the money raised will support the club’s scholarship fund. There is a $20 admission donation. There will be light appetizers, drinks and raffles.

For more information email sedwcinfo@gmail or call (813)967- 1457.

Archived Gazettes

Clean Out and Clean Up – The Annual BNA Clean Up Initiative is Almost Here!

by Elise Cruz Aragon, Editor
 
The Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association will host its annual community clean-up day Saturday, Feb. 7, continuing a long-standing effort to help residents clear clutter, recycle responsibly and give back — all in one stop.
 
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation facility, 1626 Nature’s Way Blvd. Residents can take advantage of roll-off dumpsters, on-site document shredding, electronics recycling and a donation drop-off benefiting Lighthouse Ministries.
 
There is no fee to participate in the clean-up, and all Bloomingdale residents are welcome. Donations are encouraged to help offset event costs and allow the association to continue offering this service to the community.
 
The BNA says the event reflects its ongoing commitment to keeping Bloomingdale clean, connected and community-focused.
Additional details are available at www.bloomingdale.life or through the Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association on social media.

 

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Behind the Scenes of Brandon’s Christmas Parade

By Luisa Parada, Student Writer
 
While most people only see the bright lights, colorful floats, and smiling faces during Brandon’s Christmas Parade, much of the work happens long before the first float rolls down the street. Behind the scenes, volunteers, club members, and parade organizers spend hours preparing to ensure the night runs smoothly. From fixing decorations to lining up performers, everything must be carefully planned before Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, arrives.
 
Early in the afternoon, volunteers begin unloading decorations, blocking off streets, and making sure everyone arrives on time. Band members warm up their instruments one final time. Everyone is focused, but there is also excitement in the air. “My favorite part of the Brandon Parade of Lights is watching our entire community come together—families lining the streets, kids’ faces lighting up, and everyone feeling that spark of holiday magic,” said Danielle Stevens, a member of the Brandon Parade Committee. “After months of planning, I’m thrilled that the big day is finally here. It’s an honor to be part of the committee and to help bring such a joyful tradition to life.”
 
Behind the scenes is also where friendships grow. Even though everyone is nervous, there is a strong sense of teamwork. No one wants to be the reason something goes wrong, so people step in whenever help is needed.
 
By the time the parade begins, most people in the crowd have no idea how much preparation went into making it look effortless. They see the lights, hear the music, and enjoy the holiday spirit. But for those working behind the scenes, the parade is more than just a show. It is the result of teamwork, patience, and shared excitement coming together to create one special night for Brandon, Florida.
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Yard of the Month

Home of the Hollemans

Congratulations to our winner, Karen and Curtis Holleman of 2230 Eagle Bluff Dr! Don’t forget to nominate your neighbors and their beautiful yards for the chance at an ACE Hardware Gift Card, a free month from the Campo Family YMCA, and recognition in The Bloomingdale Gazette.

 

Archived Gazettes

Bloomingdale Tastes & Treasures Returns After Successful Food Truck Rally

by Elise Cruz Aragon, Editor
 
The Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association is bringing back Bloomingdale Tastes & Treasures on Saturday, Jan. 24, following the strong turnout and community buzz from its last food truck rally.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Campo Family YMCA parking lot, 3414 Culbreath Road, and will feature a variety of food trucks, local craft vendors and space for neighbors to shop, eat and connect.
 
BNA leader Suzy Watts says the return of the rally reflects direct feedback from residents. After the success of the previous event, the association heard loud and clear that the community wanted more — more vendors, more options and more opportunities to gather locally.
 
“This event is about listening to our neighbors and building experiences they actually want to be part of,” Watts said. “We’re proud to keep growing these events alongside our community.”
 
Bloomingdale Tastes & Treasures is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to come out, support local businesses and enjoy an afternoon close to home. Additional information is available at bloomingdale.life and on the Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association’s Facebook page.
Archived Gazettes

BNA News

Welcome to the Neighborhood

As part of BNA’s new initiative, welcome baskets will be distributed to new neighbors every quarter. Baskets come with coupons to local businesses and a rack card from BNA. If you would like to donate anything for our new and future neighbors, contact Kiersten Sutton with BNA. We’re so excited to have you here!

Event Updates

With the new year in full swing, we’re looking to update how we get the word out about our increased visibility in the neighborhood. Check out the Events tab on the left hand side of the navigation to see our full roster of events, and come back often as we update regularly!

Service Hours for Students

If you’re looking for a little help within your organization and want to offer service hours, make sure to reach out to Mindy Edgeman at Bloomingdale High School. She can help navigate you through the process so our students get the hours they need for Florida Bright Futures, and you get the most assistance from our Bloomingdale students.

Road Closures? Know Before You Go

Keep tabs on which roads are open and closed as the county begins construction on the new water pipeline. You can find closure dates and more information at https://southhillsboroughpipeline.com/

Archived Gazettes

New Traffic Pattern Dec. 3 at Kings and Bloomingdale

South Kings Avenue Closed the Night of Dec. 3

From 9 p.m. Dec 3 to 6 a.m. Dec 4, 2025, crews will restripe the intersection of South Kings and West Bloomingdale avenues in preparation for a new traffic pattern to accommodate construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline. During this work, South Kings Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Buckhorn Creek Road and Greenbriar Drive, and West Bloomingdale Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from Sherry Drive to Buckhorn Circle. Motorists heading northbound on South Kings will be detoured to John Moore and Providence roads. Motorists heading southbound on South Kings will be detoured to Sherry Drive (just west of Kings Avenue) and Greenbriar Drive.

New traffic pattern begins Dec. 4 on South Kings Avenue

Beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, a new traffic pattern will be in place for South Kings Avenue for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline: 

  • South Kings Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction at West Bloomingdale Avenue, between Buckhorn Creek Road and Greenbriar Drive. 
  • The single northbound lane of South Kings will be redirected to the west side of the road just south of Bloomingdale. 
  • Motorists traveling on South Kings can still turn east or west onto Bloomingdale, but there will be no dedicated left turn lanes. 
  • A 35-mile-per-hour speed limit will be in effect. 

 

Motorists should expect delays. Please use caution when driving, biking or walking in the area. Through-traffic may want to use John Moore and Providence roads as alternative routes for north-south travel. 

This traffic pattern will be in place 24/7 for approximately four months until tunnel work is complete. Active construction work will occur Monday through Saturday. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews will take a holiday break Dec. 25 – Jan. 4, but the lane closures remain in effect. 

Crews will be working along South Kings Avenue on both sides of West Bloomingdale Avenue to excavate tunnel pits and install the 5-foot diameter drinking water pipeline beneath Bloomingdale Avenue.  

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor crews are performing this work as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com. 

Map showing West Bloomingdale Avenue between Providence Road and John Moore Road. Construction zones are located south of Kingswood Elementary School on both sides of West Bloomingdale Avenue. South Kings Avenue is reduced to single lanes in each direction, with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. There is no dedicated turning lane, but motorists can still turn onto Bloomingdale Avenue.

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