Nov 9, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics SouthShore Chamber of Commerce reached out to their members last month, in hopes of rounding up some help on behalf of local students. According to SouthShore Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie D. Morrison, the Chamber’s Educational Partnership Committee is seeking professionals who could donate some of their time to inspire middle(…)
Nov 9, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins The SouthShore Regional Library and the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library will host the Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the library located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. Beginning on Tuesday, November 27, you can come to the library and view(…)
Nov 9, 2012
By Kelly Legg This year marks the 29th annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade, scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 1 from 5-9 p.m. As usual, the parade will light up the waterway with holiday cheer and festivity sure to delight the whole family. This local tradition is a fantastic way to start off your(…)
Nov 9, 2012
By Suzy Wiesenhart How often, while shopping, do we find ourselves reading the labels before we buy in hopes that “Made in USA” will be embroidered or stamped on the inside label? Most of the time, of course, it is not what we find. Dennis Frey, owner of Manatee Apparel and Graphics and an ex-Marine,(…)
Nov 9, 2012
By Sharon Still The store owners at the Riverview Flea Market are gearing up for the holiday season and want to remind area residents to come by for one-stop shopping at bargain prices. Popular items plus one-of-a-kind finds including clothing for everyone in the family, electronics, furniture, antiques, appliances, gifts, decorative items, sports memorabilia, tools(…)
Nov 9, 2012
At the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce’s (GRCC) monthly membership luncheon in October at The Regent, located on 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview, the 2013 Honorary Mayor of Riverview was announced. Candidates Molly Blanton, Boy Scouts of America, Mary Boyd, C1 Bank and Elijah Heath, FishHawk – Riverview Rotary Club ‘threw their hats in the(…)
Nov 9, 2012
By Adam Musgrave Four weeks after first arriving at Riverview Veterinary Hospital, a cat who made local headlines after being shot with an arrow is beginning to show improvement. The cat, nicknamed ‘Emily’ by hospital staff, was partially paralyzed in the attack and, while doctors say she is unlikely to ever regain full motion, she(…)
Nov 2, 2012
The question of gun safety along with the often controversial topic of taking matters into ones own had, surfaced once again following an incident last month that left one Apollo Beach man dead. After working through the crime scene, conducting numerous interviews and collecting evidence, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, homicide detectives concluded that on Thursday,(…)
Oct 22, 2012
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee made the sad announcement just minutes ago that the 10-year-old missing girl whom the department has been looking for all afternoon has indeed been found dead, by HCSO divers in a nearby pond. Rogers Middle School special needs student Jennifer Caballero has been missing since 1 p.m. this afternoon, prompting(…)
Oct 7, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Thanks to a joint effort by the Florida Aquarium, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Tampa Electric, residents who enjoy spending time at the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach will now have another reason to visit the facility. The project is still in its planning stages and could take 3-4 years(…)
