Crafts To Woodworking, Outdoor Programs Inspire Confidence
Nature crafts, woodworking, upcycling, outdoor engineering and games from around the world are among the activities offered by local creative instructor Christopher Boadu through...
Local School Nutrition Leader Honored As Summer Hunger Hero
Hillsborough County Public Schools Regional Supervisor James Lykins has been recognized as one of only five 2026 Summer Hunger Heroes selected statewide by No...
Residents Weigh Proposal For County-owned Greenspace Property
An unsolicited offer to purchase 11.85 acres of Hillsborough County-owned property surrounded by portions of Bloomingdale and Tevalo Hills brought local residents to Cimino...
‘Osprey Observer’ Enters 25th Year With New Home Office Location
The Osprey Observer is preparing to celebrate 25 years of publishing positive, hometown news while entering a new chapter with a move to a...
Bloomingdale Chess Club Brings Players Of All Ages Together
Dugg Smith of Dover is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and his lifelong love of chess began with a simple challenge from a friend. After...
Local Mom, Math Teacher And Social Media Influencer
Wearing many hats comes easily to Brandon resident Rebecca McDonagh. She is a mom with two teenagers and a rescue dog, Foxy. She has...
FishHawk Resident Brings New Players To The Game Of Mahjong
By Brooke Wilson
Whether it is spelled ‘mahjong,’ ‘mah-jongg’ or ‘mahjongg,’ one thing is certain: The centuries-old tile game is enjoying a surge in...
High School Varsity Football Touchdown Preview: Brandon High School, 2026
The Brandon football program has been in flux for over 10 years. Their last winning season was in 2015, and they won just one...
High School Varsity Football Touchdown Preview: Sumner High School, 2026
Sumner had their best season in school history in 2025. They finished with an overall record of 10-3 and won two playoff games, reaching...
High School Varsity Football Touchdown Preview: Durant High School 2026
The Cougars have dominated district competition, going undefeated four straight seasons. They are seeking their fifth straight title in the 2026 campaign in a...
