By: Editor Holly Wagner On Oct. 23, the Rev. Malcolm “Mac” Clements celebrated his 50th year at First Baptist Church of Gibsonton. Located at 9912 Indiana Street, Gibsonton, Florida, the…
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By FRANCIS FEDOR During a bit of a lull, with only a couple of South Shore football teams in action, an annual ritual took place in Tampa. The fall is…
By LOIS KINDLE The Sun City Center Emergency Squad has once again earned national recognition for its unwavering commitment to volunteer emergency medical service. In October, Chief Mike Bardell and…
By LINDA CHION KENNEY From missions in the military to mission-driven work in the community, Deborah and Duane Williams have made their mark as Rotarians with servant hearts. At a…
By LOIS KINDLE The Ruskin Seafood Festival, South Shore’s annual signature event, will return Nov. 15-16 at E.G. Simmons Regional Park in Ruskin. This lively weekend celebration promises a feast…
By LOIS KINDLE The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay will present “I Can Save the Planet,” from 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 8, at the Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st…
Lorraine S. Lowell Lorraine S. Lowell was born in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of lighthouse keeper Clarence A. and Annette Bourassa Skolfield of North Harpswell, Maine. She passed away suddenly…
By FRANCIS FEDOR It may be hard to believe, but the HS football regular season ended this past weekend. The Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) will turn its attention…
By LOIS KINDLE As families increasingly struggle to put food on the table, South Shore food pantries are seeing record demand—and running low on supplies. Your donation of nonperishable foods…
By LOIS KINDLE The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Ruskin Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8—and you’re invited to join this patriotic, community-wide…
