2010
By Mitch Traphagenmitch@observernews.net “Once there was a way to get back home…”In April, 2009, I exited off I-75 on the Ruskin exit for the first time in the two…
{backbutton} By MELODY JAMESONmj@observernews.netRUSKIN – Emphasizing its multiple economic benefits, an architect here is initiating efforts to designate portions of this 100-year-old community as a historic district. Holly Swanson,…
Story and photos by MITCH TRAPHAGEN The new Sun City Center golf cart path crossing U.S. Highway 301 opened on Tuesday, March 9, with speeches, words of thanks and more…
By PENNY FLETCHER penny@observernews.net RUSKIN — The competition was stiff because so many wanted to get into the first nursing class at Hillsborough Community College’s Ruskin campus but the class…
WOOD, Ray Allen, Jr. Ray Allen Wood, Jr., 83, of Ruskin died February 28, 2010. He was predeceased by his son, Robert. He is survived by his wife of 58…
By MELODY JAMESON mj@observernews.net If you’re a South County citizen who’s ever said of a Hillsborough government action “that’s such a waste of money,” listen up. If you’re one…
By Penny Fletcher penny@observernews.net SUN CITY CENTER — It all started when Dr. Kenneth Barringer talked about wanting to record his World War II experiences at a meeting of…
Students who helped out kid around and relax once their work was finished. By PENNY FLETCHERpenny@observernews.net RUSKIN — Nine years ago when Erin Elsberry decided to teach agriculture at Freedom…
By MELODY JAMESON mj@observernews.net Sun City Center – Concluding that his “goals are not attainable” and that his efforts were “making no difference,” John “Woody” Nelson resigned last week as…