May 9, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The question of assigning deputies to each elementary school have once again took center stage following last month’s arrest of a Riverview man for exhibiting a firearm within a 1,000 feet of school property. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detective, Larry McKinnon, an HCSO deputy was working extra-duty at Terrell Sessums Elementary(…)
May 9, 2013
Staff Report Cardiovascular & Vein Center is at the forefront of technology; treatments and experience. “Our cardiovascular practice has expanded into one of the largest vein centers in Florida, said Dr. E. J. Sanchez. With a certified, non-invasive vascular lab incorporating the latest in technology, Cardiovascular & Vein Center has an added edge in the(…)
May 9, 2013
By Suzy Wiesenhart The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon for April was held at the Regent and sponsored by the Riverview High School Athletic Booster Club, represented by president, Crissy Boyd. The colors were presented by the JROTC, led by Master Sergeant Clifton; the Sharks’ cheerleaders were there; and the lunch was prepared(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Samantha R. Evensen Newland Communities has teamed up with the Pan Am Dragon Boat Association to bring dragon boat racing to MiraBay. The second annual event will be taking place Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. at 428 MiraBay Blvd. in Apollo Beach. Admission to the event is free.The hope for the event is(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins It has been five years since “Q,” a student at East Bay High School was brutally attacked and left for dead in the woods by the Bloomingdale Regional Library. While she has become known as the Bloomingdale Library Survivor, students at East Bay High School still call her “Q.” “Q” was(…)
Apr 17, 2013
With numbers reaching close to 200, Bloomingdale area residents showed up in force to attend a recent meeting in order to learn, voice their disapproval and to devise a strategy to fight a proposed mixed use development (MUD) project planned in the heart of their neighborhood on Bloomingdale Avenue near Lithia Pinecrest, adjacent to the(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin holds a variety of interesting and intriguing events for both adults and children. The next event on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. will be the last in its Spring Reading Series and will feature fiction writer, Marcus Pactor. This event is free and open(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Now through May 8, you can view some stunningly beautiful and intricate handmade quilts at the SouthShore Regional Library in the Community Exhibit space. The quilts are made by members of the Kings Point Quilters. The SouthShore Regional Library is located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. In all, there(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Long time Apollo Beach resident, Jeff Knott, is not only a successful business person with over 30 years of senior management leadership experience and author of the book Navigating The Healthcare Maze, but he is also an accomplished watercolor artist. Recently, Knott learned that two of his paintings, Native American Hunter(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics As anticipated, the 33rd Annual Saladino Baseball Tournament held at Brandon High School was high school sport at its best, but the title game re-match of last year’s championship between Jefferson and Bloomingdale turned the excitement up a few notches. This year, however, was the Bulls turn to shine and walk away(…)
