March 2016
By MITCH TRAPHAGEN In the pages of this newspaper I am not a Republican, Democrat nor Independent. I am nothing at all — and my opinions, particularly on political matters,…
By LISA STARK The 24th annual Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts is only days away, and the musical lineup is nothing less than spectacular. The Festival is the…
By PENNY FLETCHER The first of a two-part series about Native Americans living at the headwater of the Little Manatee River. Step across the clear freshwater brook on the south…
By PHYLLIS HODGES Mark your calendars for Sun City Center Community Association’s 17th annual FunFest on Saturday, March 19. It is free and open to the public, offering several hours of…
By LISA STARK If you’re looking for a relaxing yet adventurous afternoon, you may want to visit the Florida Railroad Museum, which offers one of the most unique museum experiences in…
By KEVIN BRADY With the exception of Stalin, Typhoid Mary and maybe Justin Bieber, most parents are proud of their children. Few, however, are ‘my-son’s-movie-is-on-Netflix’ proud as Mike and Janet…
Richard Brown Billings Richard Brown “Dick” Billings, 86, passed away February 21 following open-heart surgery. Dick will be remembered as a kind and caring man, a loving husband and a…