Observer News

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

This group of senior basketball players won the state senior championship title at the Dec. 7 games in Wesley Chapel. These players won the 75 age bracket by defeating the 70 age competitors in the 3 on 3 games.
Twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, they play on two indoor, cushioned courts, ideal for senior knees. One court features seniors 50 to 65 while the other features 65 to 80 attendees. Players can play on either court for pickup games. No one is turned down, and friendship and sportsmanship are most important. Call Bob Monahan, South Shore Basketball president, at 401-527-1718 for more information or visit Southshorebasketball.com for more details. .

12/19/2024

HeadlinesNews No more live swans for Swan Lake in SCC by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE Residents of the Swan Lake Homeowner’s Association recently learned a sad fact of life about the animal world. On Nov. 30, a pair of beautiful, 1-year-old black swans its residen...

12/19/2024

News Brandon Parade of Lights draws Riverview, south Hillsborough County interest by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By LINDA CHION KENNEY When asked who is the boss of the family business, Darnell Lee and his two sons immediately pointed to Lo**ta Lee, wife and mom, who gave a heart...

12/19/2024

News Hundreds turn out for C.A.R.E.’s annual shopping extravaganza by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE The 5th Annual C.A.R.E. Gift & Wine Fair, held Dec. 7 in the Grand Ballroom at the Del Webb Southshore Falls Clubhouse in Apollo Beach, raised $19,000 for the Critte...

12/19/2024

News Tickets on sale now for A Walk Down Memory Lane by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE If you’re in the mood for a wonderful evening of lighthearted comedy and entertainment, make plans now to attend A Walk Down Memory Lane, Friday, Jan. 3, at Community Hall and Sat...

12/19/2024

News Riverview High’s madrigal singers debut with Kings Point dinner show by theObserver December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024 By LINDA CHION KENNEY The Riverview High School Royal Court Singers are set for their debut performance this week at Kings Point Veterans Theater in Sun City Center, with a ...

12/19/2024

HeadlinesNews Dr. Kendall Wyman joins Fox & Friends Animal Hospital by theObserver December 12, 2024 December 12, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE Kendall Wyman loved to act, sing and dance as a child, and until age 5, she wanted to be a pop star. But she also had a deep love for animals, which led to a more las...

12/19/2024

Prep Sports Sumner has top hoop mark going into holidays; East Bay slips Spoto, Lennard look to get over .500, Riverview struggles at break by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By STEVE JACKSON The South Shore Five high school basketball teams take a holiday break with the two top team...

12/19/2024

Prep Sports Sumner takes down undefeated Plant City Stingrays end week 2-1 with blowout win at Brandon by theObserver December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 By FRANCIS FEDOR The Stingrays entered the week on a three-game winning streak and had the undefeated Plant City Raiders coming into the Tank seek...

12/10/2024

The GFWC Ruskin Woman’s Club (RWC) will sponsor Painting Time Out on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Holiday Bingo night on Dec. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Both events are open to the public and will be held at the RWC Clubhouse at 503 S US 41 in Ruskin.
Painting Time Out includes instructions, materials, paint and snacks. BYOB. The cost is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required by going to RWC on Facebook or the club’s website, GWCRuskinWomansClub.org/.
Admission to Holiday Bingo is $10 per person. BYOB with snacks provided. Call Sue Crawley at 5517-749-72 to reserve a space.
For more information, call 813-296-3900 or email [email protected]/.

12/10/2024

Running out of ideas and not much time left for that special purchase? Consider supporting SCC Charitable Foundation by purchasing an engraved brick. Funds generated from these sales are utilized to maintain the Veterans Memorial in front of Community Hall at 1901 S. Pebble Beach. Bricks can be purchased in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend. You, as an individual or as someone representing a business, club or organization, may show your appreciation for this memorial by purchasing an engraved brick. On veteran-specific bricks you have the option of adding clipart representing the branch of service. Forms are conveniently located at the memorial itself, or you can order online from our website charitablefoundationscc.org/.

12/07/2024

On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941 America's naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by the forces of the Empire of Japan. More than 2,400 Americans were killed and more than 1,100 were wounded.....we remember

12/06/2024

Shields Middle School. Shields is the largest middle school in the Hillsborough County Public School district, serving approximately 2,000 students from the Ruskin and Wimauma communities, many of whom come from low-income families. During the holiday season, our Shields Cares committee sponsors a Snuggle and Read program to ensure that every student within our school receives a holiday gift of a new blanket and book. Although the school can use Title 1 grant funds to purchase books for students, we must rely on blanket donations from generous sponsors like you. We need at least 1,000 more blankets to reach our goal.
We are asking for donations in kind or monetary contributions to help us reach our goal. The following are a few retail stores in our area that carry blankets: Walmart, Kohl's, Target, Five Below, Big Lots, and Amazon. Donations can be dropped off at the school,15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, or arrangements can be made for our Family and Community Liaison, Mrs. Lobo, to pick them up. We will distribute blankets and books to students on Dec. 19 and are asking that all donations be made by Dec. 15. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Lobo at [email protected] or [email protected].

12/05/2024

HeadlinesNews Volunteers sought for local Wreaths Across America event by theObserver December 5, 2024 December 5, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE Volunteers of all ages are needed Saturday, Dec. 14, to place live wreaths on the grave markers of 351 military Veterans interred at Ruskin Memorial Park Cemetery. T...

12/05/2024

News Donations to C.A.R.E. to be doubled this month, thanks to matching grant by theObserver December 5, 2024 December 5, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE The Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin has an amazing opportunity to receive matching grant funds up to $250,000 now through....

12/05/2024

News South Shore Hospital among America’s 50 best hospitals for surgical care by theObserver December 5, 2024 December 5, 2024 By LOIS KINDLE HCA Florida South Shore Hospital has been named for the second consecutive year as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ by Healthgrades...