Feb 1, 2012
Osprey Observer, Inc. consists of a team of 20 local residents who work together to publish more than 200 pages of community news per month. This month, the Osprey Observer Community Newspapers celebrates 10 years of publishing local, positive community news in the South East Hillsborough County area, and we couldn’t have done it without [...]
Jan 24, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stands with Brandon business owner Sam Rashid during an private fundraising breakfast at Sumatra Cafe in Brandon in January. Just days before the Republican primary, presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made a point to stop at Sumatra Bistro Cafe in Brandon for a fundraising breakfast. [...]
Jan 6, 2012
River Hills resident Alyssa Sikand appears on the MTV Show made to pursue her dream of becoming a talented hip-hop dancer. River Hills resident and Tampa Bay Tech Senior Alyssa Sikand didn’t quite know what she was in for when MTV came to her school to recruit students for its show ‘Made’. And, she never [...]
Jan 6, 2012
Brandon South Rotarians Marie Gilmore and Tammy Holmberg find the Rotary Wheel on the Welcome sign in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. For true relaxation and vacation getaways, I have often said there is no better way to travel than a cruise line. From the unlimited 24-hour complimentary food and dining, to the Broadway style entertainment, [...]
Dec 29, 2011
Despite a rash of more than 100 homes hit by holiday decor vandalism and destruction, local residents are not taking the crimes lightly or sitting on their heels for the next attack. Starting in mid-December, what is believed to be a pair of youths, driving a late model white SUV believed to be a white [...]
Oct 5, 2011
A great incentive to preparing Halloween costumes early is the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This limited access party at the Magic Kingdom encourages family-friendly costumes for kids, parents and grandparents alike. What has become an annual event for our family, makes for a special treat especially because of the limited access to the park, the [...]
Aug 24, 2011
Since 2003, Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers has been bringing self-protection, character development and fitness instruction to families. Now, the FishHawk school is adding the ilovekickboxing.com program and curriculum to its line-up of class offerings. Joining its martial arts instruction for all ages, along with its after-school program and its summer camp, Sidekicks is now offering [...]
