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By LOIS KINDLE Members of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church welcomed the Rev. Alex Andujar this week as their new rector, the priest who will now lead them. “We…
By FRANCIS FEDOR Stingray baseball, led by Kennedy Duran, is in the midst of a strong season and has won seven of its last eight games. The team is now…
By STEVE JACKSON Lennard High bounced back last week from a poor showing in March to win an offensive battle over East Bay and a pitcher’s duel over Bloomingdale. The…
By LINDA CHION KENNEY Receiving calls at his long-established Riverview business, Victor Lopez said he’ll know within seconds whether it’s to inquire about construction services or to question whether his…
Mary Elizabeth Soja March 21, 1931 – Feb. 13, 2024 The family of Mary Ferry (McAdoo) Juell Soja announces with great sadness the passing of their beloved wife, sister and…
By FRANCIS FEDOR In what was a light week for Stingray sports activity, Sumner baseball continued its recent success by downing visiting Plant City by an 8-4 score. It was…
By STEVE JACKSON Sumner High and East Bay High, both sporting 8-4 records, are the top two of the five South Shore teams with the best opportunity to make a…
By LOIS KINDLE For the tenth time since its inception, the Firehouse Cultural Center will offer a diverse array of weekly camps during its Summer Camp 2024. This year’s menu…
By LINDA CHION KENNEY The next Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival is set for a two-day run at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, where “the best cowboys and cowgirls in…