April 2019
Wimauma resident wants to be your ‘personal farmer’ By LOIS KINDLE Odell Scott started growing nutrient-packed microgreens for his mother, who, he claimed, “never ate healthy greens. “One ounce of…
Governor Ronald DeSantis came to SCC April 8 to deliver a message about his initiative for lowering prescription drug costs. Two bills that support that effort have been introduced to…
Friends of Manatee County Animal Shelter to hold first annual Casino Night fundraiser By CARL MARIO NUDI The Friends of Manatee County Animal Services has had a mission to work…
Mary Jane Blakely Mary Jane Blakely, 87, of Sun City Center, passed away April 6, 2019. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was dedicated to reading and…
Sharks host East Bay, Lennard, Durant By STEVE JACKSON Stunned twice by powerhouse Plant City within five days in late March, and with five players trying to overcome various ailments,…
Horns unbeaten in district diamond action By STEVE JACKSON Coach Kennedy Duran’s Lennard Longhorns have gone on a winning binge after a disappointing 1-2 showing in the Saladino Tournament last…
Brandon YMCA welcomes Goat Yoga Money goes to scholarships for families who can’t afford YMCA memberships By YVETTE C. HAMMETT Most yoga practitioners take this form of spiritual exercise very…
Chamber News & Views I’m going to ask you a very easy question. What’s your favorite ice cream? You probably didn’t have to think very long to answer that one.…
Alan and Leslie Jones have their feet firmly planted in their Parrish potato farming business By CARL MARIO NUDI A few weeks ago, Alan Jones’ long workday started early with…