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.

1604 Palm Leaf Dr

1723 Westerly Dr

1005 Sonesta Ave

2018 Chelam Way

1831 Coyote Pl

2115 Shadypoint Ln

1711 Scotch Pine Dr

1721 Brandon Trace Ave

1302 Brandonwood Dr

2042 Shadow Pine Dr

2010 Berry Lake Dr

705 Lobelia St

816 Granite Rd

1326 Twilridge Pl

1506 Scotch Pine Dr

704 Tuscanny St

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1434 Hatcher Loop Dr

1928 Fruitridge St

3501 Gray Whetstone St

819 Pebblewood Dr

1805 Coyote Pl

509 Melanie Ln

113 Kiana Dr

506 E Hilda Dr

1926 Meadowridge Dr

229 Majestic Sundown Ct

508 Hillpine Way

656 Bryan Terrace Dr

707 Climate Dr

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