February 2018
When some people might be thinking retirement, John Vogel built a startup with a “Made in the U.S.A.” product By MITCH TRAPHAGEN When people hear about a “startup” these days,…
By CARL MARIO NUDI What could be better than a hometown parade? A hometown parade followed by a community festival would be nice. That was what Parrish resident Tami Vaughan…
By LOIS KINDLE The Pelican Players will present The Curious Savage, a classic dramedy by John Patrick March 1 through 3 at the Veterans Theater in Kings Point. “There are…
By PHYLLIS HODGES Renee Bray, the Sun City Center Community Association’s new entertainment director, was introduced by emcee Bill Hodges to Community Hall’s sold-out crowd at a Neil Diamond show…
By LYNNE CONLAN Executive director, Sun City Center Area Chamber of Commerce Think about this for a minute. “No” is not a four-letter word. But I’ll bet if you counted…
Gated security? I read with horror an open letter to friends and neighbors on page 16 of The Observer where someone is advertising to the public that all they need…
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is gearing up for their 24th annual golf tournament on Saturday, March 3, at Summerfield Crossings Golf Club. With “fun” being part of…
Charles W. Stump III There will be a celebration of life for Charles W. Stump III at E. G. Simmons Park pavilion number 3, 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL…
By YVETTE C. HAMMETT Hundreds lined up in the Florida State Fair’s agricultural tent last week to eat foods “Fresh from Florida,” hear from the governor and the state’s agricultural…