March 2017
Little Manatee River State Park to host Spring Fling By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring an event at Little Manatee River State Park that’s…
Hole-in-the-Head Train Robbery at Florida Railroad Museum There may be a valuable shipment of gold on board your train today. Don’t worry about the Hole-in-the-Head Gang causing any trouble. U.S. Marshals…
Annual studio tour showcases local artists at their craft By ANDREA SHAY Last Saturday, the Village of the Arts (VOTA) held its annual Studio Tour, where visitors and patrons could…
Manatee County millennials want to be part of the decision-making By CARL MARIO NUDI carl@observernews.net Being 24 years old, Parrish resident Xavier Colon is considered part of the millennial generation.…
Arts-filled weekend attracts thousands to Apollo Beach The 25th Annual Manatee Arts Festival is a wrap, but memories of the two-day event will linger long after. An estimated 7,000 visitors perused…
June C. Justino June C. Justino, 84, formerly of Newark, N.Y. passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her home in Sun City Center, Fla. Her oldest son, Dan,…
Chill vibes await at Birdrock Taco Shack By ANDREA SHAY At the beginning of 2016, a new restaurant named Birdrock Taco Shack opened in Bradenton’s eclectic Village of the Arts…
Hernando de Soto Crewe will capture hearts By CARL MARIO NUDI carl@observernews.net The Hernando de Soto Historical Society-sponsored Heintz & Becker De Soto Seafood Festival will be held March 24 through…
Mo’s big date and the morning after By JIM CURTIS “Hey, Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!” Mo chirped as I came through the door. “Ready to rock and roll, good buddy?” He…