About Jennifer Silverstein

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Jennifer is the Assistant Editor at the Osprey Observer, having climbed the corporate ladder from intern in 2007. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. She lives in Channing Park with her husband, Eric, and their two dogs.

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Christian Music Artist TobyMac To Perform At Strawberry Festival

Christian Music Artist TobyMac To Perform At Strawberry Festival

Award-winning Christian artist TobyMac is scheduled to perform at the Strawberry Festival. It’s that time of year again! When the frost has thawed and the sweet red berries that call Plant City home are at their peak and celebrated with the annual Florida Strawberry Festival, taking place this year from Thursday, March 1- Sunday, March [...]

Tampa Jewish Family Services Seeks Families In Need At New Food Bank

Tampa Jewish Family Services Seeks Families In Need At New Food Bank

Tampa Jewish Family Services (TJFS) recently unveiled a new food bank being offered at Brandon’s Congregation Beth Shalom, located at 706 Bryan Rd. According to CEO Michael Barnett, the agency researched the need to expand its Counseling and Food Bank services in Brandon. TJFS leadership consulted with Access 211, United Way of Tampa Bay and [...]

Local Pizzeria Adds Food Truck, Drive-Thru

Formaggio’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, which has been open in Lithia as a pizzeria for 12 year, expanded to a dining room 7 years ago and finally, opened an express location in the Stein Mart-anchored Lithia Crossings plaza nearly one year ago. In its newest expansion, Formaggio’s has added a food truck, which can be [...]

Fourth Annual Pet Fest Benefits Five Rescue Groups

On Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. outside and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. inside, take your four-legged best friend up to the FishHawk Publix Plaza for Dog Gone Holistic’s Fourth Annual Pet Fest. Your day will benefit five local dog rescue groups: Florida Boxer Rescue, Great Pyrenese Rescue, Doxie Rescue (D.A.R.E.), Heidi’s Legacy and South [...]

Painting From The Heart Looking For Entries For Second Annual Paint Giveaway

What started as yet another charitable endeavor for local businessman Rob Silver, owner of Dynamic Painting USA, has morphed into an annual campaign called “Painting from the Heart.” Last year, Silver began this program asking local residents to nominate families and houses needing a paint job. Narrowing down the entries to pick a winner was [...]

Pumpkin Festival Just Around The Corner

The pumpkins are coming! Newland Communities’ annual Pumpkin Festival is just around the corner, being held on Saturday, October 15, from 3-8 p.m. The gourd gala will be held in the same location as last year – 15800 Starling Crossing Dr. – in FishHawk Ranch’s newest neighborhood Starling on the North Side of FishHawk Blvd., [...]

County Fair Offers Battle of the Bands, Fair Food, Livestock Shows And More

Fall is approaching and that means the 18th Annual Greater Hillsborough County Fair is just around the corner. This year’s event will be held Wednesday-Sunday, October 12-16 at the County Fairgrounds on S.R. 60, just east of Brandon marked by the Mosaic donated dragline bucket. The Hillsborough County Fair opens Wednesday, October 12, so gear [...]

Pumpkin Festival Just Around The Corner

The pumpkins are coming! Newland Communities’ annual Pumpkin Festival is just around the corner, being held on Saturday, October 15, from 3-8 p.m. The gourd gala will be held in the same location as last year – 15800 Starling Crossing Dr. – in FishHawk Ranch’s newest neighborhood Starling on the North Side of FishHawk Blvd., [...]

Three New Store Fronts For Active Community Plaza

One local plaza is experiencing a growth spurt, adding a trio of new businesses. And just in time for its annual breast cancer walk on Saturday, October 22. Joining the ranks of The Green Boutique, Sweetie’s Delights, Robeks, Orange Home Accessories, the Velvet Rope, Island Oasis, Salon Essence, Peacocks Plume and more, The Original Leena’s [...]

County Fair Offers Battle of the Bands, Fair Food, Livestock Shows And More

Fall is approaching and that means the 18th Annual Greater Hillsborough County Fair is just around the corner. This year’s event will be held Wednesday-Sunday, October 12-16 at the County Fairgrounds on S.R. 60, just east of Brandon marked by the Mosaic donated dragline bucket. The Hillsborough County Fair opens Wednesday, October 12, so gear [...]