The proud tradition of the Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade overcame a last-minute hiccup as its organizers ready the field for a march that includes units and floats from the Greater Riverview ...

Many of us who live in this neck of the woods in southeastern Hillsborough County enjoy the proximity of Tampa. We enjoy the diverse and varied opportunities that the big city offers, but we would not ...

Larry Smith’s dedication to volunteering runs deep. “It was just something we did – paying back, paying forward,” he said, recalling his upbringing and the example set by his parents, who were avid ...

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the Apollo Beach Garden Club has exciting upcoming events this month, which are sure to inspire and inform. Anyone interested in gardening is ...

Looking for an afternoon of smooth jazz and smart hurricane prep? Join the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, WUSF and the Firehouse Cultural Center for Stormy Weather, a free community event blending ...

After years of speculation that the historic Brandon and Riverview chambers of commerce might one day combine, the intent to merge by the end of July has been announced. Pending the legalities, which ...

Reverend William Ruben Cruz-Ginorio, 96, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. William was born in San German, Puerto Rico, on July 31,1928. The 10th of 12 ...

The South Shore 5 (SS5) are featured week to week here in the pages of the Observer. But another school in our backyard had a notable 2024-2025 school year. Ruskin Christian School (RCS), a ministry ...

School’s out, but not for long, as officials from two chambers plan now for a combined “welcome back” for teachers big on heart and low on school supplies. For the first time, the Central Hillsborough ...

The Kiwanis Club of Southshore recently observed Little Free Library Week with its Reading in Comfy Socks event. Filled with interactive and educational activities, it brought together more than 125 ...

AdventHealth officials have announced plans to increase the number of patient beds at the newly opened Riverview hospital, thanks to the breakneck growth that led to the hospital’s construction in the ...

Last year’s hurricane season reminded us how important it is to be prepared and to evacuate our homes when warned. Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton all impacted our area in 2024, but they differed ...