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Osprey Observer
Published August 19Eye On Business — Brandon/Winthrop, August 2026
Align Right Realty Rebrands To Elevated Realty – Raising The Standard Effective immediately, Align Right Realty brokerage proudly announces its rebrand to Elevated Realty – Raising the Standard. While its name is changing, the foundation of the company remains the same. Elevated…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 19In runoff for Hillsborough school board, Daniela Simic will face Brittany Lyssy
For now, Hillsborough County’s School Board races are non-partisan. Party lines may play into voters’ decision-making this fall when it comes to the school board’s District 2 seat. Daniela Simic earned 39% of the vote in Tuesday’s election while Brittany Lyssy got 37%. The…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 19Tampa mayoral candidate Gary Hartfield hosts campaign launch event on Thursday
Mayoral candidate Bill Carlson is in the spotlight lately thanks to his taking the reins on the Rays stadium fiasco, but the Tampa City Councilman isn’t the only person running to lead the City of Tampa. Gary Hartfield, author and founder of Serenity Village Insurance &…
I Love the Burg
Published August 19Where to watch soccer and Premier League in St. Pete and beyond this year
English football is already underway, and the Premier League officially kicks off this weekend, making it one of the most exciting times of the year for international soccer fans. The […]
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Candidate Connection
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) recently welcomed candidates, business leaders and community members to its 2026 Candidate Connection, an event designed to encourage civic engagement and give residents an opportunity to connect directly with candidates seeking…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Florida Virtual School Launches New Courses
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is expanding its course catalog, student clubs and learning experiences for the 2026-27 school year, offering new opportunities for students in both FLVS Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) as well as students taking individual courses…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 19Tampa Bay Democratic congressional candidates Overman, Kirschner and Gray win primaries
Florida held its primary election yesterday, and here are the candidates from around Tampa Bay who will advance to the general election on Nov. 3. The deadline to register for the general election ends Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19- Nov. 1 with election day on Nov. 3.…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Crisis Center Reaccredited For National Standards
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has once again earned national recognition for its work connecting local residents with critical community resources. The Tampa-based nonprofit recently announced that it has been reaccredited by Inform USA, formerly known as AIRS, for another…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19High School Varsity Football Touchdown Preview: Riverview High School, 2026
The Sharks are off to a great start in their 2026 campaign, beating Spoto 20-19 in their Kickoff Classic. Senior safety Dominic Persaud was the deciding factor in the game, returning his forced fumble for a go-ahead touchdown late in the game. He recorded eight tackles and had an…
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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
City of Tampa
Published August 19City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories
City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories Tony D. Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:03 pm City of Tampa pools will now offer free admission during heat advisories (Pictured: Copeland Pool, 11001 N. 15th St). City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Brandon Native Helps Navy’s Submarine Force Stay Ready
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach Lt. Joel Walter, a native of Brandon, Florida, serves in the U.S. Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile…