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February 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Learn how Tampa General is fighting against human trafficking, put fins up with the Landsharks, see the new Historical Marker, enjoy Coffee and Communication, celebrate a Good Life with Walter, visit Yellowstone in the spring,...
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Houseboating on the St. Johns River
Houseboating on the St. Johns River By Ilona Merritt If you’re looking for entertainment, shopping, or fancy restaurants on your vacation, this one is not for you. However, if you ever wanted a truly relaxing holiday, houseboating on the St....
Book Nook, What’s That?
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...
SCC Men’s Club Learns About Boxing & Parkinson’s Disease
SCC Men's Club Learns About Boxing & Parkinson's DiseaseBy Jay Sparkman Eric Allen, founder of EA Fitness, LLC, and leader of the local Rock Steady Boxing organization was the guest speaker at the July luncheon meeting of the Sun City Center Men's...
The August 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Recall the fun of the Fourth of July Breakfast and Pool Party, find a new and interesting story in local Book Nooks, meet a neighbor who’s a real clown, and get to know a creative local sculptor. Then, discover an idyllic North...
SCCCA Pool Party Aug 10
The SCC Community Association will sponsor a pool party on August 10, at the Community Pool off Cherry Hills Drive. Music will be provided by local musician Marc Chamberlin. The café will offer food and drink specials, and the water volleyball club will be...
Third Annual Christmas in July a Tremendous Success
The United Methodist Church of SCC, in partnership with The Kiwanis Club, hosted the Third Annual Christmas in July event to benefit Southshore area children on Saturday, July 13 in the LEC Hall. Approximately 200 kids and their parents, came to...
Waste Management Meeting — Important Change
Your Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations is reaching out to SCC neighborhood residents to join the kick-off for residential solid waste customers in the unincorporated areas. Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management is hosting a meeting...
SCC and KP Amateur Radio Clubs
SCC and KP Amateur Radio ClubsReady to Help in a Community EmergencyBy Paula Lickfeldt Five days a week, Monday through Friday you can find members of the Sun City Center Amateur Radio Club in their "club room," which is in the hurricane resistant...
Puffins Amongst the Scenery
Puffins Amongst the SceneryBy Kai Rambow “Heading up to see the puffins, are you?” asked the construction worker. She continued with a strong Newfoundland accent, “I’ve lived all my 61 years in this bay area, never knew about the puffins. I kept...
Bob’s Vets
Bob’s VetsA Breakfast Get Together for All Veterans, Their Spouses and Their FriendsBy Diane M. Loeffler Thursday mornings are special for veterans who are within driving distance of the Ruskin Bob Evans restaurant. A large area is set aside for veterans...
Veterans Pay Tribute to Departed Comrades
Veterans Pay Tribute to Departed Comrades By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), News Military Correspondent The Military Veterans Organization of Sun City Center sponsored a Memorial Day Tribute to deceased veterans on Monday Morning at 10 a.m. at the...
Celebrating Independence Together
Celebrating Independence TogetherBy E. Adam Porter The first week in July, every year, my extended family gathers at the beach in my hometown for a weeklong reunion. It’s a wonderful, relaxing time of sharing life together, filled with the familiar aromas...
The July NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… SCC honors its veterans, especially those comrades we lost in the past year. We get to know Bob’s Vets, meet the Pickleball players who did SCC proud in international competition, and hang out with puffins in Newfoundland. Find...
Back 2 School Supply Drive
Back 2 School Supply Drive The Boys and Girls Club needs your help! Supplies Needed Black pens, blue pens, red pens, blunt-tip scissors, bottled glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, disinfectant wipes, dry erase markers, erasers, hand sanitizer,...
Crossing Guards Needed for Upcoming School Year
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is in need of additional Crossing Guards for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. FROM THE HCSO “The Crossing Guard Program is seeking energetic and reliable candidates for a rewarding opportunity to serve the children...
Plan to Travel? Read This First
Whether you are a snowbird or a year-round resident, you will probably travel away from your Florida home at some time. Of course, you want to make sure that you, your belongings, and your home are safe during your travels. Recently, a travel consultant...