On January 20, 1857, John Brandon arrived at Fort Brooke (now Tampa) from Mississippi with his first wife Martha, his seven sons, and their seven slaves. At first they moved to what is now the Seffner area. Then in August 185… See more

Brandon's census boundaries include Palm River-Clair Mel to the west across U.S. Route 301, Valrico to the east, Riverview and Bloomingdale to the south, and East Lake-Orient Park, Mango, and Seffner to the north. Brandon is … See more

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 114,626 people, 43,475 households, and 27,409 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 103,483 people, 37,919 households, and 25,816 … See more

Known for being a bedroom community for Tampa, Brandon boasts many characteristic establishments that have lasted over a quarter of a century. Brandon is the birthplace of Beef O'Brady's, a family-oriented ba… See more

Brandon is home to the Florida Academy for the Performing Arts based at Music Showcase.
The Hillsborough County Fairgrounds sits on the west side of Brandon on SR 60. In 2011-2012, … See more