August 2016
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 It’s the season for babies at Lowry Park Zoo By JACKIE HANSON This is the time of year for “babies” and there were some fantastic ones…
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 Lettuce Lake State Park is a haven for nature lovers By LISA STARK It was Sunday morning, and I felt a strong need for some solace…
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 Gift enables Community Cupboard to supply healthier food packages By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net A $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to Calvary Lutheran Church…
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 Veterans taking care of veterans By LISA STARK Members of the Nam Knights of Thunder Bay lent a helping hand at My Warrior’s Place in Ruskin…
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 The Barbers By MITCH TRAPHAGEN mitch@observernews.net The building is from a different era. Open the door and walk from the heat into the cool of the…
PUBLISHED AUGUST 4, 2016 New charter school to open in Riverview next week By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net SouthShore Charter Academy, the newest educational option for school-age children in grades K-6,…
PUBLISHED AUG. 4, 2016 Woman offers classes on pet CPR, first aid and preventative health care By LOIS KINDLE lois@observernews.net Pam Farinas has loved animals her entire life. At age…
PUBLISHED AUGUST 4, 2016 Public input sought for a local treasure By MITCH TRAPHAGEN mitch@observernews.net Local and state officials held a public hearing in Sun City Center on July 27…