Every first and second Monday of the month, a small, faithful group of Ruskin Methodist Church volunteers gathers at Commongood Park with one purpose: to offer sustenance to the community’s homeless ...

As we near the start of the oval track season, opening here in Florida with the Speedweeks culminating in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, Sun City Center has its very own ties to racing royalty. Sun City ...

When audiologist Alaina Becker first met Sun City Center resident Sue Spicer in early 2024, she was moved by the quiet presence of Spicer’s guide dog, Mason, settled faithfully at her feet. “I saw how ...

Deadlines are fast approaching for the many shows, contests and acts featured at the Florida Strawberry Festival, set to begin its 91st year next month. The 2026 theme, “Still Growing,” is a fitting ...

TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center recently welcomed back The Florida Aquarium’s popular stingrays to Cownose Cove, much to the delight of seasonal visitors who have missed their absence of more than a ...

Sumner lost a tough game on the road, 69-66, vs the Chamberlain Storm on Jan. 20; it needed an extra period for the game to be decided. Down a number of players to injury or illness, the Rays faced a ...

A mutated form of influenza A (H3N2), known as subclade K, is the dominant flu strain circulating nationwide this season, and South Shore is no exception. Its symptoms mirror those of other upper ...

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program is a nationally recognized youth development program that includes leadership training, aerospace education, physical fitness and character development. Open ...

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad recently acquired two portable Raizer II electronic devices that feature quick, snap-together assembly and easily lift fallen patients from the floor to an upright ...

Wreaths Across America held its national event of laying wreaths at the gravesites of those who have served our nation through the military on Saturday, Dec. 13. This year’s event distributed over ...

More than 100 children, ages 1 to 10, joined their parents Dec. 13 at Hillsborough County’s Breakfast with Santa. Filled with lots of laughter and excitement, the free event treated them to pancakes, ...

Would you enjoy a full meal, while the Pelican Players weave a live mystery around you and invite you to piece together the clues and guess the culprit? Is the motive passion, jealousy or revenge?