Brandon is a growing city in Hillsborough County, Florida, offering a homey feel and a number of distinct activities and entertainment options.

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce publishes the annual Brandon Living Guide that keeps residents up-to-date on amenities, events and resources in and around the area. Locals and tourists take in shows at the Center Place Fine Arts Civic Center, enjoy the annual Florida State Fair and Strawberry Festival, and visit the attractions in nearby Tampa, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Outdoor activities in Brandon include nature walks, deep sea fishing and bird watching.

Brandon is best known for being a commuter city, due to it's easy access to Tampa, so rush-hour traffic can get pretty bad. Brandon's commuters use I-275, I-4, the Veterans Expressway and the Leroy Selmon Crosstown Expressway. They also take advantage of Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) services and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) services. Once in Tampa, they utilize the TECO Line Streetcar System. Tampa International Airport, located off I-275, is less than a 30-minute drive from Brandon.

Renting in Brandon, FL

Apartments for rent in Brandon hover right around the national average. In addition to being close to Tampa, Brandon is also a short distance from Orlando, St. Petersburg and Kissimmee. Renters wanting easy access to the great amenities of larger cities, without paying sky-high prices, should put Brandon on their lists.

Brandon Attractions

Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall: Shop your heart out in popular chain stores, grab a bit to eat, and entertain the kids at the arcade, playground and merry-go-round.

Channelside Bay Plaza: This entertainment complex features mid-range and upscale restaurants, an IMAX movie theater and a popular bowling alley.

Florida Aquarium: Explore marine life through fun exhibits, interactive activities and special events, such as swimming with sharks.

Tampa Museum of Art: This museum displays modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek and Roman antiquities.

704 Orchis Way

1304 Village Ct

1714 Brandon Trace Ave

207 Lentz Rd

132 Melanie Ln

3244 Pleasant Willow Ct

410 S Oakwood Ave

3144 Pleasant Willow Ct

1311 Corner Oaks Dr

937 Burlwood St

3228 Bloomingdale Villas Ct

2709 Isabella Valley Ct

1352 Corner Oaks Dr

1217 Etchfield Cir

213 Foxwood Dr

1627 Wakefield Dr

1614 Wakefield Dr

2829 Santego Bay Ct

3235 Bloomingdale Villas Ct

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1663 Palm Leaf Dr

2750 Hampton Green Ln

839 Timber Pond Dr

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720 June Lake Ln

423 Van Reed Manor Dr

406 Pinewood Ct

1254 Tuxford Dr

2109 Cattleman Dr

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