Osprey Observer

03/02/2025

Live from the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival!

02/28/2025

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02/27/2025

Jeep enthusiasts will hit the road for a good cause at the inaugural Duck Domestic Violence Jeep Run, supporting Mary & Martha House Inc. The event will take participants on a scenic drive through Tampa Bay, culminating at The Motor Enclave on Saturday, March 15.

The run will kick off at 10 a.m. from various locations around Tampa Bay, with the final destination being at The Motor Enclave by 2 p.m. At the event’s conclusion, prizes will be awarded based on the color and number of custom ‘ducks’ collected along the route.

Each registered participant will receive a custom tote bag and a Duck Domestic Violence vehicle window flag to display during the run. Along the way, they will stop at various checkpoints around Tampa Bay to pick up specially designed ducks, which will play a role in the prize giveaway at The Motor Enclave.

Space for the event is limited to 100 Jeeps, and registration costs $75 per Jeep. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well, starting at $250.

Jeep enthusiasts will hit the road for a good cause at the inaugural Duck Domestic Violence Jeep Run, supporting Mary & Martha House Inc. The event will take pa

02/27/2025

Watch for our own local driver at this weekends races! He visited Colleen Bevis Elementary in Lithia today to talk about race car driving!

02/25/2025

For over four decades, Sun Hill Optical has been the trusted source for exceptional eye care in Hillsborough County. It was founded by Francis Xavier Finnegan and run by brothers Frank and Michael Finnegan since 1989, who stated that a legacy of family dedication, unparalleled expertise and personalized service has been woven into the fabric of their practice.

Sun Hill Optical’s Commitment

Sun Hill Optical believes that clear vision is more than just seeing; it’s about experiencing the world fully. Its commitment to providing the highest quality eye care extends beyond simply correcting vision. Sun Hill partners with optometrists Vincent Panetta, O.D., and Esther Craig, O.D., who specialize in comprehensive eye exams that not only include diabetic vision screenings but also test for glaucoma, retina, cataracts and macular degeneration. Dr. Panetta also specializes in pediatric exams and patients with difficult eye problems, like dry eyes, prism and keratoconus, and Dr.

For over four decades, Sun Hill Optical has been the trusted source for exceptional eye care in Hillsborough County. It was founded by Francis Xavier Finnegan a

02/24/2025

Need a service business on this rainy Monday? Look no further than these partners with the Valrico FishHawk Chamber of Commerce! Master Garage Door Co., RYT I.T. Solutions, Insured American Family, 55 Rides, Edge Pools, Estate Law 2 Go, PA, T&J Painting LLC, House of Colour - Tampa Bay

02/21/2025

Strawberry Festival ticket winners!! And how to win concert tickets!!

02/21/2025

Strawberry Festival ticket winners!!

02/21/2025

Hot off the press, the Osprey Observer Brandon/Winthrop edition! Lots of fun events for the weekend and if you want to attend the Bay Area Renaissance Festival THIS weekend, comment Huzzah below and we'll be sending out Family 4-packs of tickets TODAY!!

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02/20/2025

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to add another gem to its facilities. In the morning of January 9, the Spurlino Family YMCA’s gymnasium was officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Ken Hagen, chair of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and Commissioner Gwen Myers, along with many other supporters and Tampa YMCA leaders.

The facility opened a day before Spurlino Family YMCA’s sixth anniversary. Located at 9650 Old Big Bend Rd. in Riverview, the $6.6 million gym is 18,345 square feet and provides space for 500 additional community families.

Creative Contractors in Clearwater, which built the main Spurlino Family YMCA in 2019, completed the gymnasium. The well-known Tampa firm FleischmanGarciaMaslowski was the architect.

Jarrod Williams, Spurlino Y’s executive director, was excited about the ceremony.

“This is not just a momentous occasion for our YMCA but a significant milestone for our entire community.

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to add another gem to its facilities. In the morning of January 9, the Spurlino Family YMCA’s gymnasium was offi

02/18/2025

Jeffrey wasn’t the usual addition to A Kitten Place — he was much older and sick. But Michelle Bass couldn’t just send him to a different shelter. Jeffrey, a grey cat, was one of the 2,500 cats Bass’ organization has saved.

Bass co-founded A Kitten Place with Alicia Po***ck to save cats they found in the community. From vet visits to spaying or neutering to finding foster families, A Kitten Place gives cats a second chance through its fostering program and returning them to the wild.

The nonprofit, volunteer-based organization has been saving kittens, neonates and special needs cats for over five years.

“We’ve grown this really big, amazing team attracted a lot of talented rescuers and people that offer a lot of their different skills to make this organization really kind of blossom into something we never thought it could be,” Bass said.

She said 40-45 volunteers actively foster their cats, including several regular fosterers.

Jeffrey wasn’t the usual addition to A Kitten Place — he was much older and sick. But Michelle Bass couldn’t just send him to a different shelter. Jeffrey

02/17/2025

Bay Area Renaissance Festival running weekends through March 30 and we have Family 4-Packs of tickets to give away! Comment Huzzah below and tag a friend you'd like to attend with!

02/14/2025

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02/13/2025

Keel Farms, home to Keel + Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Ciders, will once again offer tasty beverages, and this year it’s providing ‘Taste the Fair Cider Flights’ to toast everyone's favorite fair foods

Enjoying Keel Farms wines and ciders at the Florida State Fair is becoming an annual tradition, as Keel Farms is participating as a ‘Friends of the Fair’ partner for the fifth straight year.

From Thursday, February 6, through Monday, February 17, fairgoers (21 and over) can enjoy a Taste the Fair Cider Flight by Keel Farms, featuring four iconic, fair-inspired flavors: candy apple, churro, funnel cake and cotton candy.

At each of the past four Florida State Fairs, Keel Farms has released a new flavor, and this year it’s bringing back all four flavors for a Taste the Fair Cider Flight to celebrate its fifth year at the fair.

Keel Farms, home to Keel + Curley Winery and Keel Farms Agrarian Ales and Ciders, will once again offer tasty beverages, and this year it’s providing ‘Taste

02/13/2025

Look who’s coming to town!!!

Cynthia Erivo and The Florida Orchestra are coming together for two incredible concerts!

Known for her gravity-defying performances, Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning British actor, singer, author and producer, as well as a Golden Globe®, SAG, and 3x Academy Award® nominee. Since bursting onto the West End and Broadway stages as Celie in The Color Purple, she's starred in record-breaking blockbuster films including Wicked Movie as Elphaba, and has taken the world by storm. Her appearance, joined by The Florida Orchestra, promises an evening of unparalleled artistry as she gives voice to music made famous by the greatest female singers of all time. We are thrilled to welcome her for performances in St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Subscribers get early pre-sale access on Feb 19. (Details on how to subscribe in comments)

Cynthia Erivo with The Florida Orchestra:
🎻May 2, 2025, 8 pm at Mahaffey Theater
🎻May 3, 2025, 8 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall

02/12/2025

FOX 13's Charley Belcher is live from Vine Vegan today! Tune in!

Vine Vegan is 100% meat free, but our food menu was crafted so that vegans & non-vegans would enjoy. Find out why we're the best vegan restaurant in Tampa Bay.

02/11/2025

New Jeep Run event supporting Mary and Martha House, Inc. and ending at The Motor Enclave! Registration now open!

Jeep enthusiasts will hit the road for a good cause at the inaugural Duck Domestic Violence Jeep Run, supporting Mary & Martha House Inc. The event will take pa