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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home feels much feel quieter now, as if life itself is standing still in mourning. Shelby – my constant companion, shadow and beloved canine – departed this world unexpectedly on May 21, leaving me in ...

Fourteen-year-old Avery Coccia, a student-athlete from Riverview, FL, achieved a remarkable victory on May 12, 2025 by taking 1st place overall in the Female 14–17 age group at the Spartan Stadion ...