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

50 years doing what he loves

Veterinarian Hal Ott celebrates 50 years in the profession he…

Ruskin: Rockets or Braves?

Brandon folks balk, school board revisits mascot policy By STEPHEN…

Early planning at all levels to keep Manatee County safer this hurricane season

Early planning at all levels to keep Manatee County safer…

Local tiny home community wins award

Circle Pond Tiny Home Community in Ruskin recognized for environmental…

Enthusiastic participants enjoy chamber’s day of fun

The 2019 Pigs in the Parking Lot BBQ, Beer &…

Columns

Early is really on time

Chamber News & Views I don’t think I’m alone when I say it’s annoying to have to wait. In line –– In traffic –– At the DMV. Best…

June 12, 2019Comments Off on Early is really on timeRead More

Keep your cool!

Chamber News & Views The reason a lot of us live here in Florida is because we were tired of the coooooold up North. I get that. I…

June 5, 2019Comments Off on Keep your cool!Read More

News

Eyes are on area parks for renovations

Summer upgrades to athletic fields begin By YVETTE C. HAMMETT Lots of athletes have plenty…

June 13, 2019Comments Off on Eyes are on area parks for renovationsRead More

Keetley trial move to Feb. 2020

Ice cream man stays in jail Keetley trial for killing Guitron brothers moved to February…

June 13, 2019Comments Off on Keetley trial move to Feb. 2020Read More

SCC July 4th festivities scheduled

July 4 CA activities promise holiday fun By PHYLLIS HODGES With July 4 fast approaching,…

June 12, 2019Comments Off on SCC July 4th festivities scheduledRead More

Sun Radio 96.3 FM receives commendation

Sun Radio 96.3 FM receives commendation from county By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON The voice of…

June 5, 2019Comments Off on Sun Radio 96.3 FM receives commendationRead More

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Prep Sports

First dual medals in Lennard history

Longhorn throwers excel in track and field By STEVE JACKSON Hunter Myers, a junior, and Laudrey McCray, a senior, established high-water marks in their athletic endeavors at Ruskin’s…

May 30, 2019Comments Off on First dual medals in Lennard historyRead More

Sharks baseball celebrate season

Sharks baseball squad honored at annual banquet By STEVE JACKSON The Riverview High School varsity and junior varsity baseball teams enjoyed their annual chow-down and fellowship at the…

May 22, 2019Comments Off on Sharks baseball celebrate seasonRead More

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