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School officials make the case for millage referendum to boost educator pay
As a “promising solution” to recruit and retain highly qualified classroom teachers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, Hillsborough school officials are working hard to convince voters to ...
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History revisited with storage cleanup in Hancock family home
While fixing up her 95-year-old mother’s home, Sandra Hancock Rossiter discovered a trove of photos and maps that give testament to the early days of a town name Peru, now known as Riverview. That the ...
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Chamber expo a hauntingly good time
The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce hosted yet another successful business expo on Oct. 3 at Community Hall in Sun City Center. The Trick or Treat-themed event was a hit for both vendors and ...
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Ruskin Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 9
The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce has assumed the reins of planning and organizing the annual Ruskin Veterans Day Parade. “This cherished community event has been a staple of Ruskin’s rich ...
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Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and friends to hit the stage
The East Bay High School Theatre Department is kicking off its 51st year with the Broadway hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical, an imaginative, action-packed, fast-paced show for ...
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4-3 Spoto rips Leto; 5-2 East Bay edges Wharton
Four of the five South Shore high school football teams posted a 2-2 mark last week. East Bay ran its season record to 5-2, holding off Wharton High 34-27. The Spoto Spartans registered win number ...