Now, the manager is another phenom who, like Maddon, never was a star in the majors. Actually Maddon never played MLB. That is Ken Cash, a former major league back-up catcher who has been at the helm ...

GBAN traces its roots to the Roundtable Charities of Greater Brandon Inc., which first staged the parade more than six decades ago. The group in recent years had been known as the Community Roundtable ...

Larry Smith’s dedication to volunteering runs deep. “It was just something we did – paying back, paying forward,” he said, recalling his upbringing and the example set by his parents, who were avid ...

By LOIS KINDLE. Looking for an afternoon of smooth jazz and smart hurricane prep? Join the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, WUSF and the Firehouse Cultural Center for Stormy Weather, a free community ...

“You can call it whatever you want to, but if your membership basis is people who live in Riverview, you want to keep the Riverview name,” said Jeff Campbell, president of the Central Hillsborough ...

Reverend William Ruben Cruz-Ginorio Reverend William Ruben Cruz-Ginorio, 96, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. William was born in San German, Puerto Rico ...

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the Apollo Beach Garden Club has exciting upcoming events this month, which are sure to inspire and inform. Anyone interested in gardening is ...

By LOIS KINDLE. The Kiwanis Club of Southshore recently observed Little Free Library Week with its Reading in Comfy Socks event. Filled with interactive and educational activities, it brought together ...

By FRANCIS FEDOR The South Shore 5 (SS5) are featured week to week here in the pages of the Observer. But another school in our backyard had a notable 2024-2025 school year. Ruskin Christian School ...

Last year’s hurricane season reminded us how important it is to be prepared and to evacuate our homes when warned. Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton all impacted our area in 2024, but they differed ...

Wayne L. Zellers Wayne L. Zellers, age 87, of Sun City Center Florida, passed away on May 26, 2025. He was born in Kewanna, Indiana on May 30, 1937. He was the son of Arthur V. and Bernice O. (Baldwin ...

Home feels much feel quieter now, as if life itself is standing still in mourning. Shelby – my constant companion, shadow and beloved canine – departed this world unexpectedly on May 21, leaving me in ...