Melody Jameson
Multiple mayor races shaping up in South County
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netT’is the season…for good times, for grabbing attention, for giving. And, we’re not referring to the winter holidays. Nope, it’s time for
Economic conditions force USAF veteran of 22 years to Iraq
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netAPOLLO BEACH – “That’s not the way Daddy would have done it,” Casey Smith informed her mother at supper this week. Mandy Smith ...Professional planners praise South County projects
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netA local community plan, an avian protection program and a pair of schools – all with South County connections – are winners this ...Scientist with public service background named to CA board
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.net SUN CITY CENTER — A biochemist with both city council and school board experience has been tapped to fill an unexpired term ...Salvaging old school now questionable
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netGibsonton — Upon review and despite the best of intentions, this community’s 85-year-old brick schoolhouse may be history.Initial estimates for recovery of the ...Storm surge warnings raised in time for hurricane season
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.net“Run from water; hide from wind.” This part of a common seasonal warning often is emphasized by emergency management specialists as they try ...Southshore’s HCC striding toward another sign of success
By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netRUSKIN – What does a new college site become when it grows up?It’s recognized as a real college campus… officially, undisputedly, and ceremonially. ...Failed dam leads to ownership issues
By MELODY JAMESON mj@observernews.net Apollo Beach – Who owns our pond?It’s a critical though seemingly simple question here this week among about 40 households along Lookout ...Author info
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