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 ...

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 ...

Nothing warms an afternoon quite like tea, scones, petit fours and the company of good friends. That and more are on the menu at the Kiwanis Club of SouthShore’s upcoming Vintage Tea. The gathering is ...

When audiologist Alaina Becker first met Sun City Center resident Sue Spicer in early 2024, she was moved by the quiet presence of Spicer’s guide dog, Mason, settled faithfully at her feet. “I saw how ...

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.

A mutated form of influenza A (H3N2), known as subclade K, is the dominant flu strain circulating nationwide this season, and South Shore is no exception. Its symptoms mirror those of other upper ...

The Lennard Longhorns opened the week as the only South Shore Six (SS6) team in action on Monday, Jan. 12, and lost on the road at Manatee, 62-47. The Longhorns returned home and defeated SS6 rival ...

Human trafficking isn’t new. It’s taken many forms throughout human history and can be traced back to ancient times. And while we’d all like to believe society has moved beyond it, trafficking ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Gibtown Showmen’s Club Circus is back for one spectacular day of performances on Saturday, Jan. 17, with shows at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., rain or shine. Advance tickets are available now at the ...

The Firehouse Cultural Center specializes in providing children with experiences that are enriching, interactive and genuinely fun. One of its most popular offerings is a series of shows presented in ...