Osprey Observer

08/08/2025

Have you tried the new Boulevard Supper Club? It's a perfect craft cocktail date night with a family-friendly atmosphere! Intern David Taylor got the feel for the restaurant in this quick video!

08/08/2025

This was the week of Osprey Observer interns, tours and inspiration! We wrap up our 2025 summer intern program with a great and talented team of journalists and video editors! And, we are already signing up for next summer!

08/07/2025

Paige Carbon of FishHawk loves all aspects of local history. She especially loves finding unique historical markers.

“I’ve been doing this for more than two decades,” Carbon said. “When I travel, or even here in the Tampa Bay area, I will go around and look for historical markers. When I find them, I take a picture of it and upload it to the Historical Marker Database website.”

So, what exactly is a historical marker? It is a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood or other material, typically attached to a wall, stone or other vertical surface, and bearing text or an image in relief, or both, to commemorate one or more persons, an event, a former use of the place or some other thing. Historical markers can commemorate people, places and events that played important roles in a state or region’s history. They help educate the public through signage with distinct lettering, background colors and shapes.

Paige Carbon of FishHawk loves all aspects of local history. She especially loves finding unique historical markers. “I’ve been doing this for more than

08/06/2025

Tampa Taiko gave a free demo at the Riverview Library and Summer Intern David Taylor was there to create this fun video, see more fun free family events at https://hcplc.org/events

08/05/2025

Joy Stafford of Brandon has been a lover of local history all her life.

“I’m 85 years old and I began to become interested in history when my mother and stepfather moved to Virginia,” Stafford said. “The state is full of parks, museums, reenactments and libraries. Upon graduating with honors from high school, I had chosen library science as my major in college.”

Stafford graduated from the University of Kentucky and met her husband, Doug, in 1961 and earned her master’s degree that same year.

“Doug and I married in September of 1962, and I became a full-time wife and mother to our three children until our church, First Methodist Church of Brandon, began a preschool. I was a part-time teacher at the church for eight years,” said Stafford.

Fast-forward to 1989, when Stafford was working as a media specialist at McLane Junior High School. The school celebrated its 75th anniversary, and Stafford was on the committee to create a small book detailing the school’s history.

Joy Stafford of Brandon has been a lover of local history all her life. “I’m 85 years old and I began to become interested in history when my mother and

08/04/2025

Drawing for Winners for free Hand & Stone Massage and Monster Truck tickets!!

08/01/2025

Who loves new restaurants? Intern David Taylor knocked it out of the park again and made this feature video of the NEW Che Vita in Hilton Tampa Downtown and.... free valet if your bill is over $100!
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08/01/2025

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07/31/2025

The Fishhawk Youth Baseball community is hosting a special camp to support the family of a beloved coach who recently passed away leaving a family and three boys behind.

Fishhawk Youth Baseball and Newsome High School Baseball are coming together to support the Anderson Family during this difficult time! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Heather Wilson Anderson and their boys!

💙⚾️💙Sunday August 10th from 9am-12pm there will be a "Kick off the Rust" camp run by Newsome Wolves High School Baseball and players! Sign your child up today (ages 7-16)! Registration link below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://fishhawkbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/486198503

Don't want to participate in the camp? Come out and have lunch, enter the 50/50 raffle or just come out and buy a t-shirt or simply just use QR code on flyer to donate Any and all support is welcome and extremely appreciated! 🙏⚾️💙

Any questions email: [email protected]

07/31/2025

‘Service Above Self’ is something that Liz Brewer takes very seriously. She is the CEO of the Angel Foundation FL, has been a member of the Brandon Rotary Club since 2018 and has served as the club administrator for the past three years. She had also been the club’s president-elect for the past year before becoming its president on June 26.

“Our Rotary club was formed in 1961 and only one other time has there been a woman president,” Brewer said. “I will be the second woman president in the club’s long history. I’m honored that I have been chosen. The previous six past presidents make the recommendation for the new president. To be nominated for this position means a lot to me.”

Rotary is where neighbors, friends and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders and take action to create lasting change. Locally, Brandon Rotary is part of Rotary District 6890. Globally, the club is part of a network of 1.2 million members and more than 35,000 clubs around the world.

‘Service Above Self’ is something that Liz Brewer takes very seriously. She is the CEO of the Angel Foundation FL, has been a member of the Brandon Rotary C