Libby Hopkins

6 days ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

Canine Cabana has been a part of the Riverview community for 17 years, and it celebrated this milestone anniversary in May with a week filled with festivities that featured themed-dress up days for its furry clients. “We had a blast during our anniversary celebration,” said Canine Cabana co-owner Kendall Duncan. “We had themed day where our staff and dogs dressed up.” Canine Cabana’s owners, Duncan and Angie Pickren, meet at Busch Gardens as zookeepers.

6 days ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

Jennifer Weilbacher of Brandon has worked at Brandon McDonald’s for 21 years. Jennifer has Down syndrome and is 46 years old. She loved her job at McDonald’s, where she started off as a lobby attendant and finished building the Happy Meal boxes by adding toys and condiments. She recently retired on April 4 with a party to honor her among her co-workers.

6 days ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

Gentle Touch Estates Sales in Apollo Beach specializes in providing comprehensive estate liquidation. When someone passes away, moves or downsizes, Gentle Touch’s team comes in to organize and price the entire contents of the household, ensuring a large, organized sale of its clients’ possessions. “Our team of experts handles every aspect of the estate sale process, from pricing, staging, cleaning out after sale to marketing and execution,” said owner Debra Berg.

6 days ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

On September 29, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act into law. This law created the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The purpose of the NEH is to advance the humanities and its respective disciplines into the public square. To respond more effectively to local needs, the NEH decided to establish a humanities council in every state, plus six U.S. territories.

2 weeks ago | ospreyobserver.com | Libby Hopkins

Founded in 1982 with one instructor, three dogs and a farmhouse, Dogs Inc. was created with the intent of training guide dogs for people with vision loss in the Southeast. Now, Dogs Inc. is the only organization in North America to provide guide and service dogs, online and in-person training, alumni lifetime support, premium dog food and preventative veterinary care, all at no cost to recipients, thanks to the generosity of supporters. “Dogs Inc.