Eyes are on area parks for renovations
Summer upgrades to athletic fields begin By YVETTE C. HAMMETT Lots of athletes have plenty to cheer about this summer as Hillsborough County spends $1.5 million to re-sod 40 of…
Keetley trial move to Feb. 2020
Ice cream man stays in jail Keetley trial for killing Guitron brothers moved to February 2020 so attorney can challenge ballistics, handwriting By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON What’s eight more months…
SCC July 4th festivities scheduled
July 4 CA activities promise holiday fun By PHYLLIS HODGES With July 4 fast approaching, Sun City Center residents are exploring fun things to do for the holiday, and SCC…
Sun Radio 96.3 FM receives commendation
Sun Radio 96.3 FM receives commendation from county By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON The voice of Sun City Center, Sun Radio WSCQ 96.3 FM, noted it fifth anniversary on the air…
Riverview Garden Club still growing strong
One of the oldest clubs in Hillsborough County, established in 1954 By YVETTE C. HAMMETT People who join the Riverview Garden Club of Florida, one of the oldest social clubs…
For the 109th time, Happy Birthday, Miss Flo!
For the 109th time, Happy Birthday, Miss Flo! By LOIS KINDLE Florence “Miss Flo” Ellenberger celebrated her 109th birthday at Sun Terrace May 30, surrounded by friends and two of…
Programs help girls prepare for adulthood
Just for Girls’ programs help young girls prepare for adulthood in society By CARL MARIO NUDI Now that school is out, parents are looking for programs to keep their children…
Free summer meals
School district offers breakfast and lunch, as well as food buses, food box deliveries By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON Experiencing the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and having a…
C.A.R.E.’s efforts to build new animal shelter under way
C.A.R.E.’s efforts to build new animal shelter under way About 100 people interested in helping the Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort build a larger, more modernized, no-kill animal shelter helped…
Local businessman shines in community
Honorary mayor seeks more involvement of hispanics in community life By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON Last week The Observer News visited with entrepreneur, organizer, businessman, entertainer and SCC Honorary Mayor Joe…
