Lyle Ray Laartz, aged 85, passed away October 21, 2025, at South Shore Hospital, Sun City Center, FL, with family by his side. He had survived a diagnosis of gastric cancer for two years but not the ...

The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Ruskin Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8—and you’re invited to join this patriotic, community-wide celebration. Last year, ...

After last year’s cancellation caused by Hurricane Milton, the 7th Annual Treasure Hunt at the Little Manatee River State Park is back and better than ever. Join the Friends of the Park, Nov. 15, for ...

Sumner continued its winning ways with a 30-14 road victory over Strawberry Crest on Oct. 17. The Rays have now won six of their last seven, with the Lakeland loss the only disruption in the string.

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is currently collecting new and unwrapped toys for the children of military families—and your help is needed now more than ever. This marks the squad’s 10th year of ...

The South Florida Bulls continued their impressive season with a 48-13 win against Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in front of 45K fans on Homecoming night in Raymond James Stadium. The Bulls ...

Hillsborough County Fair officials expect to have another banner year, as more than 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the 11-day fair, which kicks off this month at the Hillsborough County ...

Members of Finn’s Fishing Club are more than anglers who love sharing tall tales of their adventures on the water. They’re also about estuary conservation and casting their support in service to the ...

Longhorns look to rebound vs Palmetto after first loss at Parrish Community; Riverview bests East Bay to move to 5-3 on the season; Spoto off before district game vs. East Bay as season winds down; ...

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra will launch its 2025-2026 concert series Nov. 2 with ‘Fall’ for Music—a themed celebration of timeless classics and contemporary favorites. The concert will take ...

Richard Otto Babbits, 93, of Sun City Center, Florida, was born on Monday, October 26, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, and called home to be with the Lord On Saturday, October 18, 2025. Dick was a resident ...

Sumner returned to the win column with its 24-7 road victory over the Hillsborough Terriers on Oct. 10. The Stingrays remain the top of their class in the 7A District 7 standings with two wins and ...