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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,...
99th Birthday Party at Bob’s Vets
99th Birthday Party at Bob’s VetsBy Diane M. Loeffler On the morning of December 16, a party was held at Bob Evans Restaurant for Maurice (Mo) Lanouette. Mo’s actual birthday was Saturday, but the Bob’s Vets group decided to honor Lanouette...
Get to Know the Stained Glass Club
Get to Know the Stained Glass ClubBy Paula Lickfeldt The Stained Glass Club was founded in 1991. The first president was Phyllis Colleran, who was president from 1991 until 1996. In the beginning, the Stained Glass Club shared a room with the Railroad...
Genealogy Club
Genealogy Club: Seminars, Individual Help, and CamaraderieBy Diane M. Loeffler, Photos by Bill Simmons Do you want to delve into your family history for the first time? Have you been dabbling (or maybe even extensively searching) into your genealogy, but...
Sarasota Circus Soars – and Sings
Sarasota Circus Soars – and SingsBy Kai Rambow The sound reminds you of the best surround sound music system in a theater – except it is live. This is one of two great experiences at the Sarasota Circus. Circus Sarasota’s Rich TraditionsThis circus has...
A Capacity Crowd for Area Golf Cart Study
A Capacity Crowd for Area Golf Cart StudyBy Diane M. Loeffler More than 1200 people crowded into Community Hall on January 30 for the Golf Cart Mobility Study meeting. Some sat or stood in the main hall, others were in adjacent rooms where they might not...
A Memorial for Our Veterans
A Memorial for Our VeteransBy Diane M. Loeffler On Thursday, January 10, the Veterans Memorial was dedicated in deeply moving ceremonies held in Community Hall and at the site of the memorial. The program began with the SCC United Methodist Church Choir...
Rotary Classic Car Show to Benefit Caregivers
Beautifully restored classic cars, antiques, street rods, and resto-mods will be on display at Freedom Plaza’s Golfview Terrace (819 Freedom Plaza Circle, SCC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 17. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Sun City Center, the...
SouthShore Poets Display at Library
The SouthShore Regional Library will unveil a special display of poetry during February, National Library Lovers Month. The library is coordinating with the Southshore Poets, a group of local educators and writers, to display poems relating to libraries or...
The February 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue…The Veterans Memorial is unveiled, take a ride on a Murder Mystery Train, enjoy the Valencia Lakes Cart Parade, learn about some changes coming to the community, celebrate with residents deserving of recognition, learn what you need to know...
Play Detective on the Murder Mystery Train Ride
Play Detective on the Murder Mystery Train RideBy Kai Rambow If you love the detective genre, then taking the murder mystery train ride just might be the ticket for you. If you have anger issues, sorry, you can’t participate in the murder.During the first...
Amazon Hosts Party for Local Kids
December 14, Amazon hosted a holiday party for 250 local children and donated $15,000 in in-kind gifts for families and children at the Vinik Family Boys & Girls Club at Winston Park. The online retailer also presented a donation of $60,000 to Feeding...
The January 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue…Get to know the new SCCCA Directors, see how your friends and neighbors celebrated the holiday season, review who donated or invested in the community in the past year, learn about the ongoing county golf cart mobility study, meet the US lawn...
The December 2018 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue…Don’t forget to vote for CA Board candidates, relive the fun of “Hi, Neighbor!” Say farewell to a friend, recall winter events in SCC’s past, discover a delicious place to eat fresh for less, and see how the SCC Emergency Squad and...
The September 2018 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue…Find out about a monthly classic car show in town, get an update on the SCC Veterans Memorial, learn about Oktoberfest celebrations in town, learn how to contact your elected officials directly, volunteer to help preserve SCC’s history, meet...
Purple Heart of the Bay Charity Fishing Tournament
The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA), a Purple Heart organization, is hosting its Inaugural Purple Heart of the Bay Charity Fishing Tournament on September 10 at Hooks Waterfront Bar and Grill in Ruskin. Held the weekend of 9/11, this event is...