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.

2210 Briana Dr

1444 Birchstone Ave

1024 Bridlewood Way

807 Greenbelt Cir

947 Sandywood Dr

1410 High Knoll Dr

1610 Palm Leaf Dr

721 Regent Cir S

2108 Lennox Dale Ln

933 Hillrise Dr

1202 Barmere Ln

112 Rosier Rd

721 Holly Ter

906 Essex Rd

1523 Kestrel Way

1521 Vernon Ct

1627 Prowmore Dr

1012 Oliveto Verdi Ct

557 Rapid Falls Dr

1404 Fernwood Pl

1072 Bridlewood Way

1609 Bent Pine Way

1307 Sweet Gum Dr

2709 Manor Hill Dr

718 Kingswood Loop

1608 Prowmore Dr

1407 Wakefield Dr

1313 Brooker Rd

1010 Summer Breeze Dr

512 Oakhurst St

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