January 2017
In Gibsonton: The show did go on… Photo gallery at end of article. By MITCH TRAPHAGEN Saturday morning started under gray and rainy skies with a temperature of 71 at 8…
Fiore’s Sunshine Cafe introduces new dinner menu By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net Since purchasing the Sunshine Café last summer, Donna and Matt Fiore have been quietly making tiny changes at the…
Seminar to give residents free, legal resource for making final wishes known By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net Most people find it difficult to discuss their own mortality or that one day…
Sight, sounds, smells of India By ROSIE KORFANT Since visiting India over 25 years ago, I knew I wanted to return. Two years ago, God began “niggling” at my spirit to…
Amid controversy and cold weather, Thunder By The Bay continues into 19th year By ANDREA SHAY Despite the cold climate and change of venue, many motorcycle and music enthusiasts braved…
Parrish YMCA reacts to area growth with land purchase for new facility By CARL MARIO NUDI carl@observernews.net The historic Parrish School has housed a branch of Manatee YMCA since 2009,…
Jerry K. Helton Jerry K. Helton, 77, of Riverview, passed away on December 20, 2016. Jerry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He owned Jerry’s Drywall/Handyman Service.…
Chef Gaetano aims to provide for local community on MLK Day of Service By ANDREA SHAY For the past three years, Chef Gaetano Cannata, owner of Ortygia Restaurant, has used…
Arts and crafts are only part of the fun at the Manatee County Fair By CARL MARIO NUDI carl@observernews.net The theme for the 2017 Manatee County Fair will be “Fair…