The September 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

The September 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

by | Aug 31, 2019 | Hot Off The Press, News

In this issue…

Get some vital hurricane planning information; hear from the Long Term Planning Committee; meet SCC Librarian Joanne Gilray, and find out what’s available at our community library; ‘get off the couch’ and have fun with the bicycle club; get the latest on proposed changes to Hillsborough County solid waste disposal; discover something new and amazing at the Dali Museum; meet some vital behind-the-scenes Emergency Squad volunteers; check out the winners of the summer photo club contest; meet an incredibly creative painter; get to know SCC’s new veterinarian; travel to a galaxy far, far away just down the interstate in Orlando; and meet some neighbors with a Family Connection to SCC.

Then be sure to…

Check out the SCC Bulletin, Kings Point, Community News, Dance, Military News, Faith & Service, Arts, Sports, Travel, and South County Events sections to help you plan your month. And travel with your friends and neighbors who took The News around the world.

Read the September 2019 Issue of The News

Charity Bingo May 10

Charity Bingo May 10

Apr 27, 2019 |

Come out and see if it’s your turn to yell, “Bingo!” while supporting the Campaign Against Human Trafficking-Southshore (CAHT). Friday, May 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. Located in the Florida Room, 945-D North Course Lane. $10 for an 8-pack of bingo cards....

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Apr 27, 2019 |

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion YouthBy Jay Sparkman  The Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council recently presented a $2,500 grant to American Legion Post 246 for the purpose of financing four registrations for Florida Boys State and...

Pianist Returns to SCC

Pianist Returns to SCC

Apr 27, 2019 |

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back talented pianist and accordionist, Frank M. Cimino for a 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 concert. The concert is entitled, Frank Cimino and Musical Friends” Music genres...

The Governor Comes to SCC      

The Governor Comes to SCC      

Apr 10, 2019 |

Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sun City Center? His office contacted the Community Association Office on April 5 asking if he could address area residents on April 8. The topic was one that concerns most senior citizens, the cost of...

Growth and Development in South County

Growth and Development in South County

Apr 8, 2019 |

Growth and Development in South County By Kai Rambow   Construction here, construction there, construction everywhere.  Working counter-clockwise on a map, here’s what’s happening around us: Vista Palms: South of Wawa on 301. Over 700 family homes...

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Apr 6, 2019 |

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 CompletedBy Kai Rambow After more than two years, major improvements at the Tampa airport are open. SkyConnect is a monorail type train running from the main terminal to economy parking and then to the new car rental center.A car...

The Dog Days Poetry Workshop

The Dog Days Poetry Workshop

by | Aug 18, 2019 | News

The Dog Days Poetry Workshop

FREE, Space is limited. Reservations suggested.

Saturday, August 24, 9:30am – 11:00am

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

 

The Dog Days Poetry Workshop will allow participants to craft and respond to poems that “beat the heat.” Through the use of intensely frigid imagery, writers will get a short respite from August in Florida. Led by Poet John Davis Jr. This workshop is for teens and adults.

Davis is a seventh-generation Floridian whose poetry has been published in dozens of literary venues internationally. His poems have been repeatedly nominated for the Pushcart Prize and other laurels, and his books, Middle Class American Proverb (Negative Capability Press, 2014) and Hard Inheritance (Five Oaks Press, 2016) have also been critically acclaimed. He teaches English, Literature, and Creative Writing for colleges in the Tampa Bay Area, and resides in Riverview.

Learn more. 

Spooktacular Charity Bingo, Thursday, October 31

Spooktacular Charity Bingo, Thursday, October 31

Campaign against Human Trafficking Southshore known as CAHT is hosting another fun bingo afternoon on Halloween day, Oct. 31, from 2-4:30 p.m. Sun City Center South Community Hall off S. Pebble Beach Blvd.  Doors open at 1:30.  $10 for 8-bingo pack, unique...

County Hikes 2019 Stormwater Fee

County Hikes 2019 Stormwater Fee

County Hikes 2019 Stormwater Fee By Bob Sanchez   After a public hearing on September 5 in Tampa, County Commissioners voted unanimously to increase the Stormwater Utility Assessment (Stormwater Fee) for unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County,...

Charity Bingo May 10

Charity Bingo May 10

Apr 27, 2019 |

Come out and see if it’s your turn to yell, “Bingo!” while supporting the Campaign Against Human Trafficking-Southshore (CAHT). Friday, May 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. Located in the Florida Room, 945-D North Course Lane. $10 for an 8-pack of bingo cards....

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Apr 27, 2019 |

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion YouthBy Jay Sparkman  The Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council recently presented a $2,500 grant to American Legion Post 246 for the purpose of financing four registrations for Florida Boys State and...

Pianist Returns to SCC

Pianist Returns to SCC

Apr 27, 2019 |

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back talented pianist and accordionist, Frank M. Cimino for a 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 concert. The concert is entitled, Frank Cimino and Musical Friends” Music genres...

The Governor Comes to SCC      

The Governor Comes to SCC      

Apr 10, 2019 |

Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sun City Center? His office contacted the Community Association Office on April 5 asking if he could address area residents on April 8. The topic was one that concerns most senior citizens, the cost of...

Growth and Development in South County

Growth and Development in South County

Apr 8, 2019 |

Growth and Development in South County By Kai Rambow   Construction here, construction there, construction everywhere.  Working counter-clockwise on a map, here’s what’s happening around us: Vista Palms: South of Wawa on 301. Over 700 family homes...

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Apr 6, 2019 |

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 CompletedBy Kai Rambow After more than two years, major improvements at the Tampa airport are open. SkyConnect is a monorail type train running from the main terminal to economy parking and then to the new car rental center.A car...

Independence Day Breakfast

Independence Day Breakfast

by | Aug 12, 2019 | News

Independence Day Breakfast

By Diane M. Loeffler

 

SCC Community Hall was a sea of red, white and blue on July 4. The decorations, volunteers, and attendees were all decked out in our nation’s colors. Co-chairs Floyd and Brenda Curvin say, “We had 150 awesome volunteers who served 1,248 people.”

If you were there, you had the opportunity to enjoy a great breakfast, see displays from the History Society, meet new people, and enjoy patriotic music. Dozens of people commented on the patriotic songs played loud enough to hear yet quiet enough not to interfere with conversations. Organ and Keyboard Club President, Barbara Sue Carline says, “It was our pleasure playing patriotic music for the CA Breakfast. We loved every note.”

Mark your 2020 calendars for next year’s Fourth of July Breakfast. You will be glad you did.

Nan Ryan Showcases Her Quilting Talent

Nan Ryan Showcases Her Quilting Talent

Nan Ryan Showcases Her Quilting TalentBy Paula Lickfeldt Nan Ryan moved to Columbia SC in 2006.  One of her friends was a quilter, and she encouraged Nan to start quilting. Nan's first project was an Iris that she finally finished after she...

First Time Entrant Wins Best of Show

First Time Entrant Wins Best of Show

First Time Entrant Wins Best of ShowBy Kai Rambow “I hadn’t expected to do well,” shared Bradd Robinson. Robinson joined the Stained Glass club only two years ago, and this was his first competition. Robinson walked away with three ribbons...

From Hobby to Museum Quality

From Hobby to Museum Quality

From Hobby to Museum QualityBy Kai Rambow “It’s museum quality,” commented the gallery owner. High praise from an appraiser on the Antiques RoadShow. This was one of several highlights from a recent presentation by Diana Young of the China...

Charity Bingo May 10

Charity Bingo May 10

Apr 27, 2019 |

Come out and see if it’s your turn to yell, “Bingo!” while supporting the Campaign Against Human Trafficking-Southshore (CAHT). Friday, May 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. Located in the Florida Room, 945-D North Course Lane. $10 for an 8-pack of bingo cards....

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Apr 27, 2019 |

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion YouthBy Jay Sparkman  The Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council recently presented a $2,500 grant to American Legion Post 246 for the purpose of financing four registrations for Florida Boys State and...

Pianist Returns to SCC

Pianist Returns to SCC

Apr 27, 2019 |

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back talented pianist and accordionist, Frank M. Cimino for a 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 concert. The concert is entitled, Frank Cimino and Musical Friends” Music genres...

The Governor Comes to SCC      

The Governor Comes to SCC      

Apr 10, 2019 |

Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sun City Center? His office contacted the Community Association Office on April 5 asking if he could address area residents on April 8. The topic was one that concerns most senior citizens, the cost of...

Growth and Development in South County

Growth and Development in South County

Apr 8, 2019 |

Growth and Development in South County By Kai Rambow   Construction here, construction there, construction everywhere.  Working counter-clockwise on a map, here’s what’s happening around us: Vista Palms: South of Wawa on 301. Over 700 family homes...

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Apr 6, 2019 |

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 CompletedBy Kai Rambow After more than two years, major improvements at the Tampa airport are open. SkyConnect is a monorail type train running from the main terminal to economy parking and then to the new car rental center.A car...

Christmas in July Community Event a Success

Christmas in July Community Event a Success

by | Aug 10, 2019 | News

The annual Christmas in July event for SouthShore area children, held on Saturday, July 13, involved multiple area nonprofits and high school students to coordinate this huge, successful event. Over 100 kids of all ages and their parents came to celebrate an early Christmas enjoying games, crafts, and reading activities, as well as receiving gifts of food, clothing, shoes, and school backpacks filled with supplies. Campaign Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) participated by reading a classic story and passing out chapter books. Students from Lennard and East Bay High Schools’ Key Clubs were guides, moving children from one activity to another. The Kiwanis Club and United Methodist Church were the key organizers, and the Sun City Center Interfaith Council provided funding for this special Christmas giving experience.

 

In the photo: CAHT volunteers, l to r: Betty Mitchell, Ann Fenimore, Robbie Chaplin, and Annie Garrison

April 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

April 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

In this issue… Mark your calendar for Earth Day, shoot hoops with Senior Basketball, immerse yourself in Van Gogh in Sarasota, hear what ClubLink is planning in the community, catch up with residents who won ribbons at the state fair, learn why...

March 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

March 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

In this issue… We honor standout members of the SCC Security Patrol, uncover a Hoot of a Story, learn how to connect with the Long Range Plan, travel back in time to the Renaissance Festival, play some Games Highland Style, have a Great Time at...

Pianist Returns to SCC

Pianist Returns to SCC

Apr 27, 2019 |

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back talented pianist and accordionist, Frank M. Cimino for a 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 concert. The concert is entitled, Frank Cimino and Musical Friends” Music genres...

The Governor Comes to SCC      

The Governor Comes to SCC      

Apr 10, 2019 |

Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sun City Center? His office contacted the Community Association Office on April 5 asking if he could address area residents on April 8. The topic was one that concerns most senior citizens, the cost of...

Growth and Development in South County

Growth and Development in South County

Apr 8, 2019 |

Growth and Development in South County By Kai Rambow   Construction here, construction there, construction everywhere.  Working counter-clockwise on a map, here’s what’s happening around us: Vista Palms: South of Wawa on 301. Over 700 family homes...

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Apr 6, 2019 |

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 CompletedBy Kai Rambow After more than two years, major improvements at the Tampa airport are open. SkyConnect is a monorail type train running from the main terminal to economy parking and then to the new car rental center.A car...

Heart & Mind Health as We Age

Heart & Mind Health as We Age

Apr 6, 2019 |

Heart & Mind Health as We AgeLunch & Learn Health Symposiums for Sun City Center Residents The Emergency Squad, in conjunction with Sun Towers, and the Sun City Center Men’s Club, is co-sponsoring a health symposium for residents. The topics will...

FunFest 2019: SCC Celebrates Spring

FunFest 2019: SCC Celebrates Spring

Apr 5, 2019 |

FunFest 2019: SCC Celebrates Spring       By Diane M. Loeffler We were all nervously watching the sky on March 16. Thankfully, the early morning shower ceased well before the 9 a.m. opening ceremony, and the rest of the day was rain free. FunFest Chairman,...

Book Nook, What’s That?

Book Nook, What’s That?

by | Aug 7, 2019 | News

Book Nook, What’s That?

By Paula Lickfeldt

 

You may have noticed little “book boxes” taking up residence around Sun City Center. What are they?  Where did they come from? Let’s find out!

Todd Bol decided he wanted to honor his mother, who had been a librarian and an avid reader, by making as many books as possible, available to the public, free of charge. He started the “Little Free Libraries.”  At the time he passed away, at age 62, there were 70,000 worldwide.

About five years ago, Andrea Peterson saw one and thought that might be a nice thing for SCC. Sometime later, her neighbor Ann Fenimore saw one and told Andrea that they should put one up. The two women decided it was time for SCC to have some “Little Free Libraries.”

They spoke with their neighbor Richard Kelley, he was able to get plans, and he built one for each of the gals.  The Book Nooks are standing proudly in front of Andrea’s house and Ann’s house on Fordham Street.  Several others have “popped” up around SCC.

Books are inside the Nook.  You may borrow a book and return it or keep it.  You may drop off books for others to read. Just put the donated books in the box.  The number of books and their titles change quickly.  Andrea says it is “unbelievable” how much activity there is around the book nooks.

If you would be interested in having a book nook in front of your house, you can talk to someone at the Sawdust Engineers.  I have been told that they have plans and, for a donation to the club, someone will make one for you.

What a wonderful way for people to pass books around for others to read.  Good job Andrea and Ann!

 

In the photo: Ann Fenimore and Andrea Peterson

The JUNE 2020 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS

The JUNE 2020 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS

In this issue… We celebrate our healthcare heroes, review updates to the COVID-19 guidelines, shine the spotlight on a local disaster relief crew, look at life during lockdown, plan ahead for emergencies, review hurricane preparedness tips,...

Thank you.

Thank you.

By E. Adam Porter, Editor Out of an abundance of caution, in these challenging times, for the good of the community, we have all come together to read sentences that begin like this entirely too much over the past month or so. Let’s start over with what...

The May 2020 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS

The May 2020 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS

In this issue… We review COVID-19 updates and get some information on testing, thank our SCC Emergency Squad and Security Patrol volunteers for staying “on the job” through the pandemic, and take a look at how some of the talented and creative...

Vesta Thanks Community Volunteers

Vesta Thanks Community Volunteers

Vesta Thanks Community VolunteersPlease help if you can, and if you need help, keep reading. A huge thank you to those who participated in our efforts to feed health care workers, first responders, and volunteers in the Sun City Center area. Over 270...

Charity Bingo May 10

Charity Bingo May 10

Apr 27, 2019 |

Come out and see if it’s your turn to yell, “Bingo!” while supporting the Campaign Against Human Trafficking-Southshore (CAHT). Friday, May 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. Located in the Florida Room, 945-D North Course Lane. $10 for an 8-pack of bingo cards....

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion Youth

Apr 27, 2019 |

Interfaith Council Supports American Legion YouthBy Jay Sparkman  The Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council recently presented a $2,500 grant to American Legion Post 246 for the purpose of financing four registrations for Florida Boys State and...

Pianist Returns to SCC

Pianist Returns to SCC

Apr 27, 2019 |

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back talented pianist and accordionist, Frank M. Cimino for a 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 concert. The concert is entitled, Frank Cimino and Musical Friends” Music genres...

The Governor Comes to SCC      

The Governor Comes to SCC      

Apr 10, 2019 |

Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sun City Center? His office contacted the Community Association Office on April 5 asking if he could address area residents on April 8. The topic was one that concerns most senior citizens, the cost of...

Growth and Development in South County

Growth and Development in South County

Apr 8, 2019 |

Growth and Development in South County By Kai Rambow   Construction here, construction there, construction everywhere.  Working counter-clockwise on a map, here’s what’s happening around us: Vista Palms: South of Wawa on 301. Over 700 family homes...

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 Completed

Apr 6, 2019 |

Tampa Airport’s Phase 1 CompletedBy Kai Rambow After more than two years, major improvements at the Tampa airport are open. SkyConnect is a monorail type train running from the main terminal to economy parking and then to the new car rental center.A car...