Throngs of visitors will soon get their fill of Cedar Key oysters, steamed crawfish, smoked mullet and other ocean favorites at the 2009 Ruskin Seafood Festival. ...more

October 28, 2009

Connie Smaldone, a Realtor with South Shore Real Estate Group in Lithia, claimed the title of honorary mayor of Brandon moments before the march at Brandon's annual Fourth of July parade. ...more

July 15, 2009

Thousands of spectators will lug lawn chairs and carry coolers bright and early Saturday to claim a shady spot along the route of Brandon's annual Fourth of July Parade. ...more

July 3, 2009

What do a real estate agent, a printing company owner and a sheriff's community service officer have in common? At least two things: a passion to support local charities and a hat in the ring for Brandon's annual honorary mayor's race. ...more

June 24, 2009

Longtime South Shore residents have come to expect an annual rite of passage this time of year - the competition for the crown and title of Tomato Queen. ...more

February 25, 2009

A little more than a month after its annual awards banquet, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce will turn its attention to one of its longest-running events. ...more

February 18, 2009

Before a crowd of 187 members and guests, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce recently honored its own. The cause for celebration was the chamber's 2008 annual Membership & Awards Dinner at the International Independent Showmen's Association. ...more

February 11, 2009

Dressed in party attire, 232 guests attended an Academy Awards-style gala at Southshore Falls Jan. 16 to celebrate Ruskin's finest. ...more

February 4, 2009

The Ruskin Chamber of Commerce's 81st Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction was the chamber's way of thanking its membership for a successful 2008, a venue for it to recognize businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community and an opportunity to raise operating funds for the chamber. ...more

January 28, 2009

Penny Smith is well-known throughout the South Shore community, but she's especially popular this time of year. ...more

January 14, 2009