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One Day in September
By Mitch Traphagen
RUSKIN - Look at the dateline of this edition of
the Observer News. It is a date that now and forever will hold meaning.
There are probably those who just wish it would all go
away. The second anniversary of September 11, 2001, means that the images
will again be relived on television and in newspapers, the horrible
memories of that day will be played again. "Let it go," some may say.
But we can’t let it go. Like it or not, that day is a
part of us now, it has reshaped this country, it has reshaped the world.
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East Bay Junior
Saves Three Lives
Luis Montero had never donated blood before and he didn’t know what to expect.
He did know, however, that he wanted to help out those in need. According to
Bloodnet USA, each pint donated may be used to save up to three lives. Montero,
a junior at East Bay High School in Gibsonton was among nearly 200 students who
donated during a two day visit to the school by Bloodnet USA. Donors must be at
least 17 years old and not have donated blood in the past 56 days. For
information about donating, call Bloodnet USA at 800-683-8355.
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A Bit of Daytona in Ruskin
Bike Week in Daytona attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and tens of
thousands of motorcycles to the city each year. On a significantly smaller
scale, several members of the Volusia Owners League, owners of Suzuki’s Volusia
motorcycle, converged on Ruskin for a group ride on Sept. 7. Some bikes had
travelled more than 100 miles to attend. A Harley Davidson, Hondas and other
bikes added color to the group. In all nearly 30 bikers stopped for lunch at
Bahia Beach Resort and rode through E.G. Simmons Park receiving waves and smiles
from those the long line of motorcycles passed. "It was almost like being in a
parade, I wished that I had candy to throw out," said one biker.
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Coming Up in the Observer News
The motorcycle has hit the road again.
The series Finding Florida will continue with A Tale of Two
Islands.
Part One:
Searching From the Beginning
Part
Two: Heading Home
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In The Archives:
The Changing Face of South Hillsborough:
The rumors are flying about several big box retailers moving into
south county. The facts, however, are few. Yet one in every ten new
jobs created in the entire nation came from the Tampa-St.
Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan area. South county communities are
joining forces to become a strong player in that prospering market.
How will all of the changes effect our communities and area businesses
and what can south county shoppers expect from the future?
The three-part series is available on
the web:
Part 1 - Welcome
to SouthShore
Part 2 - Meet
the Neighbors
Part 3
- It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Home Depot!
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