The Observer News (South Shore, Riverview, Sun City Center and North Manatee)

Local honey is all the buzz

Raw, local honey producer makes hobby profitable By LOIS KINDLE…

Parrish Playworks production Feb. 14

Parrish resident puts her experience to work writing new Parrish…

Riverview Chamber recognizes citizens, businesses

Riverview Chamber issues business, service awards By LINDA CHION KENNEY…

Photo Club winners

SCC Photo Club announces winners On Tuesday, Jan.14, Sun City…

Sumner High gets mascot

Sumner High gets mascot, colors and ‘Academy 2027’ interest By…

Prep Sports

Lady Longhorns on winning streak

Lady Longhorns tested by Durant after opening wins By STEVE JACKSON The Lennard High School Lady Longhorns started the new soccer season Nov. 12 with a stampede —…

November 22, 2019Comments Off on Lady Longhorns on winning streakRead More

Lennard, Riverview end with playoff losses

After successful, historic seasons, Lennard, Riverview end with playoff losses By STEVE JACKSON steve@observernews.net The Lennard Longhorns and the Riverview Sharks both experienced the bittersweet taste of the…

November 14, 2019Comments Off on Lennard, Riverview end with playoff lossesRead More

News

Lennard scholarship fund seeks donors

Donations sought for Dr. Earl J. Lennard Scholarship Fund By LINDA CHION KENNEY The Greater…

January 22, 2020Comments Off on Lennard scholarship fund seeks donorsRead More

Free banjo workshop Sunday

Free banjo workshop this Sunday, Jan. 19 The Firehouse Cultural Center at 101 1st Ave…

January 16, 2020Comments Off on Free banjo workshop SundayRead More

Chamber hosts annual awards gala, winners announced

Chamber hosts annual awards gala, winners announced The Sun City Center Area Chamber of Commerce…

January 16, 2020Comments Off on Chamber hosts annual awards gala, winners announcedRead More

Celebration of Life honors Lennard

Earl Lennard’s Celebration of Life at namesake school By LINDA CHION KENNEY Hundreds of people…

January 16, 2020Comments Off on Celebration of Life honors LennardRead More

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Columns

Downsizing

Downsizing This week we’re going to talk about downsizing. You might be thinking, now what exactly does that have to do with the chamber? Well, obviously you haven’t…

January 22, 2020Comments Off on DownsizingRead More

“Don’t set yourself on fire…”

CHAMBER NEWS & VIEWS “Don’t set yourself on fire…” I’m stealing a quote from fellow chamber executive Anissa Starnes: “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”…

January 16, 2020Comments Off on “Don’t set yourself on fire…”Read More

Obituaries