Brandon, FL is minutes from the beaches of Florida’s west coast Hillsborough County, midway between Tampa and Plant City and easily accessible from Interstate 4 and Interstate 75. In 1890, Brandon, FL was named in honor of John Brandon, who first moved to the area with his wife and six children in 1857 and donated land for New Hope Church, the community’s first church and schoolhouse.
As of the 2010 Census, Brandon had a population of 79,613. The estimated median household income in Brandon in 2009 was $50,867, compared to $44,736 for the entire state of Florida.
Enjoy a luxurious, tranquil living experience at Plantation Key, with one, two and three bedroom rental apartments and eight spacious floor plans. Providence Park offers one and two bedroom apartments and seven spacious floor plans. Both Brandon, FL apartment communities were created with your lifestyle in mind, offering energy efficient appliances including full size washers and dryers, outdoor grilling areas, sparkling pools and elegant clubhouses.
Brandon residents are served by Hillsborough Area Regional Authority, or HART. HART services include everything from bus services to In-Town Trolleys to park-and-ride services. Tampa International Airport is just 20 miles away.
Brandon’s public schools are operated by the Hillsborough County Public School System and include Brandon High School, three middle schools, eight elementary schools and one private school, Bell Shoals Baptist Academy. The two-story Brandon Regional Library underwent extensive renovations in 2006 and now boasts ultra-modern facilities and services.
Originally Brandon Town Center, Westfield Brandon is Brandon’s largest shopping destination, with nearly 200 stores and restaurants. Brandon is also known as the birthplace of Beef O’Brady’s, a chain of family bar and grill establishments found throughout the Southeast, as well as the Brandon Ballet Company and the Florida Academy for the Performing Arts, which is based at Music Showcase.