Libby Hopkins

1 week ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

Sonia Thomas is a dedicated nursing professional who has spent much of her career caring for others in the healthcare field. Her nursing experience has shaped her deep sense of compassion and desire to serve her community. This same heart for service has led her to open an event space, Aven Solutions, to provide a venue where people can gather, connect and celebrate life’s most important moments.

1 week ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

The Plant City Chamber of Commerce is committed to advancing the general welfare and economic development of Plant City to ensure the prosperity of businesses and citizens. It plans for tomorrow and strives to build a better community. Its goal is to ensure a bright and prosperous future for all Plant City residents, businesses and visitors. One of the ways the chamber meets its goal is by hosting events like its Capitol Coffee that connects the residents of Plant City with state representatives.

1 week ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

The United Food Bank & Services (UFB) of Plant City has been a cornerstone in combating hunger and supporting residents in Eastern Hillsborough County since 1991. Under the leadership of President and CEO Mary Heysek since 2016, UFB has expanded its reach, distributed more than 4 million pounds of food and supplies and served more than 15,000 individuals monthly across a 10-city radius.

1 week ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

No More Umbrellas Foundation is Plant City nonprofit with the mission to establish and maintain a community of support for kids with cancer who are experiencing medical, emotional or financial needs and cultivate a happier and healthier future for them. The foundation was established in 2021 in memory of Emily Morgan Pierce to share her determined spirit through a legacy of giving to kids in need.

2 weeks ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

The Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame was created in 2011 by the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women. The group recently held its event on March 26 with a luncheon to honor this year’s recipients, Marsha Rydberg, Tempress ‘Tee’ Solomon and Doris Weatherford. The luncheon was held at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC in Tampa.