May 2013
By KEVIN BRADY Bryan ‘Geo’ Giordano is living on at Riverview High School. The former offensive lineman, known for his easy-going nature and dedication to the school’s football team, died…
BY PENNY FLETCHER Karlye Becker imagines a lifetime of caring for animals. When asked where she expects to be by the time of her 10th, 25th and 50th class reunion…
Ruskin artist Michael Parker unviels his latest work: possibly the largest outdoor original art in Florida By MITCH TRAPHAGEN TAMPA — South County artist Michael Parker has the ability to…
“We want to be here, this area has great transportation opportunities…” By MITCH TRAPHAGEN “We cannot pave our way out of our transportation problems,” South County community advocate Mariella Smith…
A look back after my 50th class reunion By PENNY FLETCHER Seventeen and starry-eyed, after my high school graduation ceremony at the Convention Center on the boardwalk June 13, 1963…
By KEVIN BRADY “I remember all of their names, every single one.” Sixty-eight years on, the memories are still fresh for Harold Heil, a former U.S. Army combat engineer who…
By KEVIN BRADY Tammy Bracewell, president and CEO of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down. Bracewell will assume responsibility for special projects. “The first responsibility of a…
Donna Sue Hoffman Donna Sue Hoffman, 73, of Sun City Center, FL, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2013. Donna was born in Beaver, West Virginia,…
By Kevin Brady “I remember all of their names, every single one.” Sixty-eight years on, the memories are still fresh for Harold Heil, a former U.S. Army combat engineer who…