About The Observer News
The original & only weekly community newspaper, serving the
SouthShore area for over 65 years.
The Observer News has been the trusted voice of the SouthShore communities since 1958.
From a single press in Ruskin to today's print and digital editions, we've grown alongside the towns we cover — always with the same mission: tell the stories of the people who live here.
Where we publish
Each week, our newspaper lands on doorsteps and in store racks across South Hillsborough County. Our editions cover four distinct communities: Together, these papers reach more readers in South Hillsborough than any other community newspaper.
The Observer News — SouthShore & Riverview
The SCC Observer — Sun City Center
What we cover
Local news, prep sports, community events, opinion, obituaries, and the small stories that make these towns feel like home. Our reporters live where they cover. We write about your neighbors, your schools, your local government, and the people working to make this part of Florida better.
Our roots run deep
"Our roots run deep. In print since 1958." That's not just a tagline — it's a promise. Through six decades of growth, hurricanes, recessions, and the rise of the internet, we've kept doing what community papers do best: showing up, week after week.
Get in touch
Have a story tip, want to advertise, or need to submit an obituary?
- Contact us
- Advertise with us
- Email press releases to news@observernews.net
Office: 210 Woodland Estates Ave SW, Ruskin, FL 33570 · Phone: 813-645-3111