In this issue…
Get to know the SCC Beautification Corporation, discover who won the SCC Photo Club’s Best of the Best contest, get up to date on local infrastructure projects, stay on your toes with the Ballet Club, explore art and nature at Ringling, see how Operation Warm Heart is helping our veterans, grab a flat of fresh berries or a delicious strawberry shake at Goodson Farms, learn how to avoid the latest scams, meet a “kindergarten dropout” who became an honor student with the help of some caring local volunteers at The Hope Fund, and celebrate 79 years of wedded bliss with the Meixners.
Then be sure to check out the Club News, Kings Point News, Community News, and Military sections to help you plan your month.
Read the February 2021 Issue of The News
Florida is in Phase 3. Get the latest updates.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Florida hospitals and county health departments have received hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses. More are coming. Learn how these will be distributed and get more information at the Florida Department of Health website, “floridahealth.gov.”
Testing Centers in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County has a new testing reservation line. Call 888.513.6321 to make an appointment for a test at any of the seven county testing locations, including three in South County:
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center
Wimauma Opportunity Center, 5128 SR-674
SouthShore Community Resource Center, 201 14th Ave. SE, Ruskin
Suncoast Community Health Centers, 313 S. Lakewood Drive, Brandon
Lee Davis Community Resource Center, 3402 N. 22nd St., Tampa
Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 N. Michigan Ave., Plant City
Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Reservation call center hours are weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals arriving without an appointment will not be tested. You must have your confirmation code, as well as a photo ID with the name and date of birth of all persons being tested, when you go for the test. For further testing information, visit “www.hillsboroughcounty.org” and search “getting-tested”. In the results, scroll down to “Testing & If You’re Sick”.
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...
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...
Fall Health Symposiums
The Story Behind My Warrior’s Place: A Mother’s Mission
The Story Behind My Warrior’s Place: A Mother’s Mission By Diane M. Loeffler Kelly Kowall’s life was in turmoil, but it was about to get a whole lot worse. On Sunday, September 20, 2009, Kelly Kowall heard the knock on the door that all military mothers...
Creative Person: Kelly Freeman Loves Stitching and Needlework
Creative Person: Kelly Freeman Loves Stitching and NeedleworkBy Paula Lickfeldt Kelly Freeman says she started stitching needlework when she was eleven years old. She saw a kit in a magazine and her grandmother bought it for her. After working on the...
Treat Your Legs Well to Be a Fitter Person
Treat Your Legs Well to Be a Fitter PersonBy Bob Monahan, Sports Writer As we age, most seniors may find their shoes are not fitting right and their feet are sore more often. This article will focus on the legs from toes to hip.It is common for the foot...
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