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My Warrior’s Place offers serenity, aid to U.S veterans and their families
By Geoff Fox
RUSKIN – Kelly
Kowall strolled onto the memorial area at My Warrior’s Place.
A light
breeze blew through the gazebo, jingling a di [...]
Donations for Bahamas hurricane relief accepted at Salty Shamrock
By RICK MAYER
Donations for Bahamas relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian are being accepted at the Salty Shamrock Irish Pub in Apollo Be [...]
Apollo Beach baker’s decorative cakes are sweet works of art
By TIFFANI SHERMAN
Shannon Dudley is only 22 years old and living her dream.
“I’ve always had a passion for baking. Ever since I was a
child a [...]
ECHO’s Riverview location finds steady growth assisting needy in south Hillsborough
By YVETTE
C. HAMMETT
Less than a
year in, the Emergency Care Help Organization location in Riverview is serving
up to 40 in-need families a week w [...]
A fun, open jam session at The Vibe music store in Apollo Beach, Tuesday evening, Aug. 27 (Photo Gallery)
https://youtu.be/qIbRKvsFqzQ
https://youtu.be/gJSpluQ70mA
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The road has been mighty fine for local singing couple The Crabgrass Cowboys
By BOB D’ANGELO
RIVERVIEW — The Hapi Place at the
Riverview Flea Market on U.S. 301 oozes nostalgia. The three booths boast
records, concert poste [...]
Gus Muench, guardian of Tampa Bay, remembered for persistence, generosity
By YVETTE
C. HAMMETT
Gus Muench
was nothing if not persistent in his quest to save Tampa Bay from pollution and
preserve its history as a water ro [...]
Firehouse Cultural Center brings visual, performing arts to south Hillsborough
By PAUL CATALA
RUSKIN − Until the late 1950s, firefighters would spring into action
from the firehouse dorm, don their gear and leap into a fire e [...]
Family caregiver experience inspires South Shore woman to start in-home care resource
By Tiffani Sherman
An unexpected event thrust Janice Bayruns into a role she
never thought she would have: full-time caregiver for a parent.
“ [...]
Joshua Holmes persevered to become pioneer in Riverview High’s agriculture program
By Geoff Fox
RIVERVIEW – Joshua Holmes walked into Riverview High School and hugged a woman working at the desk in the Student Affairs building.
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