This Week
By LOIS KINDLE Few people, if any, in the South Shore community had greater impact on Veterans than Bill Hodges. When he passed away at …
Columns
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None of us likes to think about death, especially when it comes to our own. But one of the most helpful things we can do for those we leave behind, …
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While vacationing on Pine Island the first full week of August, my spouse and I had a somewhat unexpected experience. We watched as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of …
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No matter your party affiliation or world view, it’s vital to cast your vote in the upcoming 2024 General Election. This one’s going to shape how our country and the …
Obituaries
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Hans Barfels “Today you will be with me in Paradise” Luke 23:43 On December 9, 2024, Hans Barfels passed peacefully at age 94 in his cherished Sun City Center home …
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Colonel Fred M. Bastion, Jr. It is with deep sorrow and immense pride that we announce the passing of Colonel Fred M. Bastion Jr., beloved husband, father and cherished friend. …
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Audrey A. Thomas It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey A. Thomas, 96, on Nov. 29, surrounded by her loving family. A cherished mother, …
Prep Sports
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By FRANCIS FEDOR In a college football season with many twists, the University of South Florida Bulls outlasted San Jose State in the Hawaii Bowl, scoring last in OT to …
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By STEVE JACKSON The South Shore Five high school basketball teams have closed the books on the first half of the 2024-25 season. After some tough competition—and a few wins–in …
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By FRANCIS FEDOR Sumner entered the holiday season with a 62-60 victory over the 6-6 Winthrop College Prep Academy on Friday, Dec. 20. The Stingrays traveled a few miles up …
