The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program is a nationally recognized youth development program that includes leadership training, aerospace education, physical fitness and character development. Open ...

Wreaths Across America held its national event of laying wreaths at the gravesites of those who have served our nation through the military on Saturday, Dec. 13. This year’s event distributed over ...

What are they building on Balm Road at US 301? A new retail center and it is expected to be up and running by next summer. The Ferber Company, a privately held real estate development and investment ...

Sumner ended a successful season, measured against their schedule, roster changes and a coaching change, with a 34-27 loss at Newsome on Friday, Nov. 15. Sumner won the toss and deferred to the second ...

Seniors at the five public high schools in the South Shore are preparing for graduation day from their respective schools at the Florida State Fairgrounds later in May. Many of these seniors have ...

The Little Manatee River State Park Poker Hike-Ride-Paddle has been CANCELLED due to the poor weather conditions predicted for Saturday, Jan. 31. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28.

As read here in the Dec. 5 issue of The Observer News, the Wreaths Across America held a wreath laying event on Dec. 14 at the Ruskin Cemetery and a number of other local cemeteries, laying wreaths ...

It’s that time of year. The chill is still in the air, but the annual Gasparilla celebrations, Mardi Gras on the Hillsborough River, are one of Tampa’s first signs of spring is. This past weekend ...

Deadlines are fast approaching for the many shows, contests and acts featured at the Florida Strawberry Festival, set to begin its 91st year next month. The 2026 theme, “Still Growing,” is a fitting ...

Council Growers Sod has officially opened its new retail nursery at 3226 24th St. SE, Ruskin. Whether you’re starting a major project or simply hoping to freshen things up in your yard or garden, the ...

Sun City Center Emergency Squad Chief Mike Bardell is always looking for ways to keep community residents safe and informed. That’s why he’s once again organized two disaster preparedness seminars – ...

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad recently acquired two portable Raizer II electronic devices that feature quick, snap-together assembly and easily lift fallen patients from the floor to an upright ...