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Edward Rose Brings Ironwood Flats Apartments To Former Ace Golf Location

By Brian Bokor

low unemployment and crime statistics. The location is ideal near hospitals and good schools, within close proximity of I-75, Tampa and, of course, offers a good climate and great residents. Our goal is to establish our presence in the Brandon market and expand our footprint as opportunities arise within the state." She also stated, "Ironwood Flats brings a progressive, experienced approach to Brandon that comes from building, developing and adapting to our residents for almost 100 years." "In fact, the name 'Ironwood Flats' was selected in part to acknowledge the recreational golfing facility that entertained community residents for 26 years," she continued. "We understand the memories and longevity connected to this site and hope to provide our residents with many happy memories in this same location." "Our commitment to green space and landscaping to enhance the resident experience is made comfortably accessible through enclosed patios and balconies which will bring outdoor tranquility to each apartment home. Club Ironwood will include upscale amenities designed to complement lavish expectations and even simple conveniences for everyday life. This is truly a unique community designed for today’s Brandon resident." Visit www.edwardrose.com or contact Carissa Davis, regional property manager, at 317-569-7649 or Carissa_Davis@edwardrose.com.

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The new year will bring big changes to the old Ace Golf Brandon location on Kings Ave. which closed last May after nearly 26 years. The combined driving range, mini golf course and batting cage site will soon be home to ‘Ironwood Flats at Brandon Greene’—296 luxury apartment homes built by Edward Rose & Sons. The project is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2020 with occupancy projected to be available by the second quarter of 2021. Ironwood Flats will be the first project in Florida for the family-owned company headquartered out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The 99-year-old real estate development and management firm currently owns and operates approximately 134 properties in 15 states (64,309 apartment homes and counting) and is actively building in many markets around the country. Highlights of the four-building complex with a swimming pool, clubhouse and dog park will include outdoor yoga and walking paths surrounding the central multi-fountain lake along with birder observation areas near the bordering sanctuary designed to enhance this experience. When asked why Brandon was chosen as the company’s first venture into Florida, Brenda Coons, director of marketing, stated, "The Brandon submarket is rapidly emerging, with robust employment, income and population growth, with

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Brandon High’s Class Of 1970 Still Celebrating With Its 50th Year Reunion Dance the night away to the tunes of 60s and 70s music while stepping back into time during Brandon High School’s upcoming 50th Class Reunion at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Brandon on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. (a cash bar and light appetizers) and Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. (cash bar, buffet dinner, music and dancing). The class of 1970 will get an opportunity to reminisce, hear Sounds of Yesterday play, reconnect with friends, eat light appetizers and more. When preparing for this event, the question of who married their high school sweetheart was asked. Several people submitted their responses for a Valentine’s Day tribute. Elaine Nasworthy and her husband, Thumper Nasworthy, got married on July 31, 1971. They met in the seventh grade at Mann Junior High. Both went together off and on until the summer before their junior year at Brandon High School. Thumper ran for senior class president and won. “Thumper always treated me like his partner…Even at 17 years old, a certain amount of popularity went with being with the class president.” Elaine said. “His leadership quality would be what I recognized then and now,” she added. A total of 507 students graduated in the class of 1970. Brandon High School’s 50th Class Reunion came into fruition through its committee, which kept in touch throughout the years. Judy Gay, who handles the website and public relations on the committee, stated the person

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who was the driving force behind all of their reunions. “Lisa Rodriguez is our chair and assisted with all the planning, along with the communicaGraduating class of tions of it,” Gay 1970. said. For those interested in attending the class reunion, tickets cost $80 per person. This includes admission for both nights. Tickets can be purchased online or by mail until Friday, March 20. More information about it can be found at https://bhsreunion1970.myevent.com/pag e.php?groupingID=online_payment. “Overall, we are excited about our class sweethearts that are still together and celebrating their 50th year wedding anniversaries,” Gay said. For more information, visit https://bhsreunion1970.myevent.com. Embassy Suites by Hilton is located at 10220 Palm River Rd. in Tampa. For more information, contact Gail Askew Sweeting at gailsweeting1970@gmail.com.

In This Issue BRANDON ACADEMY’S 50TH.............PG 3 BOARDS FOR BROS ............................PG 4 FLORIDA STATE FAIR ..........................PG 9 NEW BELL SHOALS PASTOR .............PG 13

EYE ON BUSINESS....................PGS 21‐22 CHALKLINES....................................PG 24 YEAR IN REVIEW .......................PGS 25‐29

SPORTS CONNECTION .............PGS 30‐31