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October 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Save the date for “Hi, Neighbor!”, cruise over to the SouthShore Sportsplex, see why a grant was awarded to the Boys & Girls Club, discover why an SCC woman took TOPS honors, meet an Angel on Earth, enjoy a Dramedy on Aging,...
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September 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Have some Pool Party fun, celebrate with the History Society, register for the Active Life Games, see why local volunteers rock, go Trail Blazing, learn why a local fire chief received a lifetime honor, support Adaptive Sports,...
August 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Relive the fun of the Pancake Breakfast and the Pool Party, make some Community and Family Connections, see how local Sew’n Sews are helping our community, get Shell Craftin’, celebrate the music of Bob Dylan with the Pickers,...
July 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Enjoy the artistry of some local green thumbs, be sure not to miss the July 4th Breakfast and Family Fun Day, explore the art of Quilling (not Quilting), take a Smooth Ride down Del Webb, hear about Master Plans, high five some...
June 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Save the Date for the July 4 community breakfast, applaud student excellence at HCC SouthShore, see how Rotary is helping feed the community, relive Earth Day, celebrate national acclaim for our lawn bowlers, enjoy Music on the...
May 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Learn about the Moffitt Cancer Center kickoff, get an update on the Waterset Sports Complex, improve your green thumb with the Tillers and Toilers and the Elegant Gardeners, sail with the Cygnet Yacht Club, save the date for the...
April 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Explore the myriad of opportunities in the community through FunFest, marvel at the wonders created for the Stained Glass Show, swashbuckle with the History Society, save the date for shredding day, catch up with the Long Range...
March 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Check out FunFest on March 11 and Sun ‘n Fun on March 28, find out about the latest scams on March 9, stroll the Bluebird Trail, thank Claudia Hinson for years of outstanding service to the community, learn about Seniors in...
February 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Meet the new SCCCA board, enjoy amazing images created by Photo Club members, celebrate 60 years of SCC, jam with the Kings Point Music Makers, grab your calendars to fill with February festivals… Enjoy a Casual, Comfortable...
Virgin Atlantic Starts Service to London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Starts Service to London Heathrow By Kai Rambow Travel is back! Virgin Atlantic just started service between Tampa and London Heathrow. It’s a first. Yes, there is British Airways, but their flight is to London Gatwick. As...
January 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Discover why bird lovers flocked to Community Hall, save the date for the Volunteer Picnic on February 15; cruise with the Holiday Cart Parade, see how folks celebrated Christmas in Wimauma, enjoy the Shrine Christmas party, hang...
Christmas In Wimauma
Christmas In WimaumaBy Paula Lickfeldt Event planners promised “all the fixins' and trimmings, arts, crafts, homemade goods, and so much more…” and they delivered. Vendors were inside and outside the building offering every holiday item...
Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season
Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season By Kai Rambow There may have been fewer golf carts participating in this year’s parade, however, those that entered put a lot of thought into their decorations. It was fun to see the creativity put into...
Travel Stories
Artwork Even Your Toddlers Will Understand
Artwork Even Your Toddlers Will Understand By Andrea L.T. Peterson Back in 2008, “people thought it was a horrible neighborhood, but I thought it was a diamond in the rough,” says Mary Lee, founder and owner of the acreage in Sarasota where...
Palatka – A Deliberate Detour
Palatka – A Deliberate DetourBy Kai Rambow Nestled peacefully along the St. Johns River is Palatka. This historic Florida town is off the beaten path, but not too far. It is a deliberate detour with rewarding scenic surprises. Palatka is...
Buc-ee’s – Road Trip Destination
Buc-ee’s – Road Trip Destination By Kai Rambow It is Texas-sized, making it a destination in itself. Buc-ee’s is well known in its home state, and has recently expanded into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. It’s a fun, worthwhile stop. What’s...
Ybor City: History Made Fun
Ybor City: History Made Fun By Kai Rambow Did you know that: (1) Tampa’s population exploded from 700 to over 7,000 in a year; (2) Tampa was the cigar capital of the world; (3) Tampa was the first place with universal health care? It all started in Ybor...
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