About Kelly Legg

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Kelly Legg has been writing for the Osprey Observer as a freelance writer for three years, and has recently taken on the role of managing editor for the Christian Voice newspaper. She graduated in 1989 from Florida Southern College with a B.S. in Communications. She currently resides in Riverview with her husband and three children.

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Local Churches Celebrate Independence Day

Fireworks, swimming, cookouts, family gatherings- Independence Day is a popular to congregate and celebrate the birth of our country.  This is also the day that many Christians celebrate freedom, both spiritual and physical, for the Fourth of July holiday. On this Independence Day weekend, many local  churches will be celebrating  those who have sacrificed for [...]

Local Authors Featured: Get Hooked on Christian Books

The southern Hillsborough County is bursting with local Christian writers publishing books. Many of these books range from Christian fiction, children’s books, self-help books, and autobiographies. Below is a compilation of some of the books available for purchase on-line, in local bookstores, or through the authors’ personal Websites.

Lord, Disciple Me by Richard Mull of [...]

Spirit FM 90.5 Broadcasts From Behind Prison Walls

Christian Radio Station, Spirit FM 90.5, made history as the first radio station in the state of Florida to broadcast from behind prison walls. The Big, Big House Morning Show held their radio broadcast last month from inside the Zephyrhills Correctional Institution (ZCI) on U.S. Hwy. 301. Morning show host, Abby Brundage, was joined by [...]

Jody McBrayer Performs At First Baptist Riverview

Jody McBrayer is a national Christian singer and songwriter with roots in Riverview. McBrayer, a former member of the Christian pop group Avalon, left the group in 2007 after recording and touring with them for 12 years. The touring became difficult because of a rare but manageable form of heart disease, and McBrayer has now [...]

Churches Unite For National Day of Prayer at Winthrop Barn

Join Christians from throughout the Greater Brandon area for the National Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at The Barn at Winthrop Town Center. The evening will be filled with prayer to lift up the nations leaders, the economy, the military, the community, marriage and families,  children and schools, the nation’s [...]

Barnes and Noble Hosts Holiday Book Drive For Local Charity

Jodi Stone’s mission is to draw attention to a very serious disease that’s affected her and several generations of her family. Stone, a Lithia resident and mother of three young daughters, lost her mother to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) almost three years ago, and has been working diligently to raise funds for research and awareness [...]

South County Resource Center Changes Name, Location

Who says you can’t get anything for free? Staff of the South County Family Support & Resource Center wants you to know that you can. The South County Family Support & Resource Center hosted its grand opening celebration in September at its new location in the Sun Point Shopping Center at 3030 E. College Ave. [...]

Hyperbaric Chamber Fundraiser Helps Library Attack Victim

The Ruskin-SouthShore Chamber of Commerce, along with TECO, hosted a fundraiser last month for the Bloomingdale Library attack victim.  Hundreds of people attended the successful event, which included entertainment from local high school singing groups and bands, as well as a children’s play area with bouncehouses and plenty of barbecue. The Ruskin-SouthShore Chamber Executive Director [...]

You’re The Next Contestant On Relay For Life

You’re The Next Contestant On Relay For Life

The SouthShore Relay for Life event is being held at East Bay High School on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 12 Noon.

New Big Lots Store Has Big Bargains

Many SouthShore residents eagerly anticipated the opening of the new Big Lots store in October. Maybe it’s the thrill of the hunt or the satisfaction of finding that certain item at a discount rate.