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SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Get back to nature, cruise around on three wheels, uncover a secret from the past, meet the SCC Maintenance Team, cheer on some lawn bowlers, cruise on an airboat, read about a hero, and take two different paths to the past. Then...
Cygnet Yacht Club Awards
Cygnet Yacht Club AwardsBy Paula Lickfeldt, Photo by Rich Link On May 3, the members of the Cygnet Yacht Club had dinner at Club Renaissance. They had a night of socializing and awarded the trophies that the members had won the month before....
55 Years of Service: Our Amazing Emergency Squad
55 Years of Service: Our Amazing Emergency SquadBy Diane M. Loeffler On the afternoon of September 25, the SCC Emergency Squad held a party with cake and coffee to celebrate 55 years of helping others. What an accomplishment!Did you know that our Emergency...
The Florida Aquarium Releases Sea Turtles
The Florida Aquarium’s Animal Response Team successfully released two green sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean at Matanzas Inlet. “It’s always a great day when you get to see turtles go back into the wild after being rehabilitated. Izar holds a...
Blossoms of Asia at Selby Gardens
Blossoms of Asia at Selby GardensBy Kai Rambow Stunningly beautiful with seemingly infinite varieties, orchids fascinate even people who don’t pay much attention to flowers. Selby Gardens does a tremendous job of creating thematic displays showcasing...
Clubs Strut Their Stuff at Another Successful “Hi, Neighbor!”
Clubs Strut Their Stuff at Another Successful “Hi, Neighbor!”By Bob Sanchez Hundreds of residents poured into Community Hall for “Hi, Neighbor!” on November 7, when representatives from 94 clubs and organizations welcomed them with smiles, colorful...
Saluting all who serve
Saluting all who serveBy E. Adam Porter, Editor The dogs started barking as he came up the walk. They are always excited to see him, as are his not-so-little-anymore brothers, who got to the door just seconds after the Golden Retrievers. My eldest son,...
Home for the Holidays with the 2019 Golf Cart Parade
Home for the Holidays with the 2019 Golf Cart ParadeBy Bob Sanchez Mark your calendars for the Home for the Holidays Golf Cart Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. CA Director Larry Smith, the event coordinator, says that residents from Sun City...
Kings Point Arts & Crafts Fair – Nov. 9
Kings Point Arts & Crafts Fair – Nov. 9November 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend! Kings Point North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive. Kings Point and SCC Area residents welcome. Items for sale will include: pottery, jewelry, quilts, ceramics,...
Fun Train Robbery?
Fun Train Robbery?By Kai Rambow There was a lull in the shooting; both sides were out of bullets. “Keep talking while I’m reloading,” instructed the sheriff to the bad guy. This is just one of the fun moments during the Hole in the Head Gang – Train...
The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues
The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition ContinuesDon’t miss it: November 7 at 6:30 p.m.By Bob Sanchez “Hi, Neighbor!” is coming to Community Hall on South Pebble Beach on November 7 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Whether you’re new to Sun City Center or just want to see...
The November 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Tell us if you plan to light up your home for the holidays… Then, discover your need for speed with the Veterans Racing League, celebrate 55 years of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” with the SCC Emergency Squad, see what’s blooming...
Candidate for Board Withdraws
Candidate for Board WithdrawsBREAKING NEWS FROM THE SCC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Mike Burnham has withdrawn his name from the candidates running for the Board of Directors. Since the remaining three candidates — Eric Porr, Ron Matelski, and Bob Sullivan — are...
Kings Point Food Truck Rally
Kings Point Food Truck Rally Monday, November 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. Music by Sunset Social Club. Come enjoy Monsta Lobsta, Surly Mermaid, Whichpress, and Chief’s Chill Out Ice Cream! Food trucks under Portico Entertainment in the Veterans Theater....
Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams
Veterans – Live Your Racing DreamsBy Kai Rambow Have you ever wanted to race a motorized vehicle around a race track? If you’re a veteran, then here’s a chance to make your racing dreams come true. A Veteran’s Racing League is being put together. ...
Lethal Luau Murder Mystery a Great Success
On Saturday, October 12, The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club held a fundraiser in conjunction with The Pelican Players. The “Lethal Luau” was an afternoon of mystery and fun where the audience were detectives solving the murder. Many participants were...
Building Characters
Building CharactersBy E. Adam PorterEditor, News of SCC & South County Halloween is right around the corner, which means the Great Debate has commenced at the Porter house. Not, thankfully, ‘Who Gets My Vote,’ but ‘Who Wears What Costume?’ My younger...