February 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

February 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Hot Off The Press, News

In this issue…

Meet the new SCCCA board, enjoy amazing images created by Photo Club members, celebrate 60 years of SCC, jam with the Kings Point Music Makers, grab your calendars to fill with February festivals… Enjoy a Casual, Comfortable Dining Experience, have Good Times at the Florida State Fair, meet a senior basketball phenom, soar with Eagle Audubon, and discover some Truth Stranger Than Fiction…

Then be sure to check out the SCCCA Club News, Kings Point News, Military News, Sports, Arts, Faith & Service, and Community News sections to help you plan your month.

Read the February 2023 Issue of The News

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

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October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

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Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

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Local Lookalikes Run With the HemingwaysBy Kai Rambow “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” – Ernest Hemingway“There might have been some alcohol involved,” recalled Gary Mull.  Mull...

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Aug 7, 2022 |

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City CenterBy Bob Sanchez The ER at Sun City Center hosted a Community Expo to show off the brand-new facility to the public. The free-standing building is an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital....

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

Aug 6, 2022 |

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal By Bob Sanchez The 5th annual SCC Mini-Relay for Life drew hundreds to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on July 29 to raise money in the fight against cancer. The event raised $16,757.39, easily...

Virgin Atlantic Starts Service to London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic Starts Service to London Heathrow

by | Jan 1, 2023 | News

Virgin Atlantic Starts Service to London Heathrow

By Kai Rambow

Travel is back! Virgin Atlantic just started service between Tampa and London Heathrow.  It’s a first. Yes, there is British Airways, but their flight is to London Gatwick.  As busy as Heathrow is, most people prefer to fly in and out of there if they are flying to England.

A lovely surprise was the presence of Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Atlantic, a serial entrepreneur, and a multi-billionaire. His considerable, engaging communication skills were on full display.  When asked why Rolls-Royce engines on the aircraft, Branson replied, “We wanted to help a little British company.”  It was a funny response.  I believe there is only one engine choice for this newest version of aircraft.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic, enthusiastically helping launch the service between Tampa and London.

The aircraft that flew in was only 30 days old. Virgin Atlantic has ordered several A330-900s.  These will be used on the Tampa to London route.  New route; new aircraft. These new planes use significantly less fuel.

In the top photo: New international airline; new international route; new aircraft parked at Tampa’s airport.

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 28, 2022 | ,

As we turn our clocks back (November 6) and look forward to fall, we hope you are doing well and excited about another beautiful month here in Sun City Center and South Hillsborough County. In this issue… After Hurricane Ian, our...

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 1, 2022 | ,

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September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Aug 31, 2022 | ,

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Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

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Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Aug 7, 2022 |

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City CenterBy Bob Sanchez The ER at Sun City Center hosted a Community Expo to show off the brand-new facility to the public. The free-standing building is an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital....

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

Aug 6, 2022 |

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January 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

January 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

by | Dec 29, 2022 | Hot Off The Press, News

In this issue…

Discover why bird lovers flocked to Community Hall, save the date for the Volunteer Picnic on February 15; cruise with the Holiday Cart Parade, see how folks celebrated Christmas in Wimauma, enjoy the Shrine Christmas party, hang out with Sir Richard Branson; catch up with Seniors in Service, the Silver Ospreys, and the Security Patrol; explore the new exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, visit the Florida Theatre, celebrate with the Lapidary Club, meet the Athlete of the Month and a Hero of Service, connect with a vital Lifeline, go International and Beyond, find out which photo is the Best of the Best, enjoy some delicious and authentic Mexican food, and look back on a day when frost blanketed SCC in a big way.

Then be sure to check out the SCCCA Club News, Kings Point News, Military News, Sports, Arts, Faith & Service, and Community News sections to help you plan your month.

Read the January 2023 Issue of The News

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 28, 2022 | ,

As we turn our clocks back (November 6) and look forward to fall, we hope you are doing well and excited about another beautiful month here in Sun City Center and South Hillsborough County. In this issue… After Hurricane Ian, our...

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 1, 2022 | ,

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September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Aug 31, 2022 | ,

In this issue… Run with the Hemingways, explore the new ER at Sun City Center, take a Night Out with the sheriff’s department, see how SCC is Sprucing Up, celebrate Photo Club competition winners, get updated on the Long Range Plan, make some...

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

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Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Aug 7, 2022 |

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City CenterBy Bob Sanchez The ER at Sun City Center hosted a Community Expo to show off the brand-new facility to the public. The free-standing building is an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital....

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

Aug 6, 2022 |

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Christmas In Wimauma

Christmas In Wimauma

by | Dec 21, 2022 | Features

Christmas In Wimauma

By Paula Lickfeldt

Event planners promised “all the fixins’ and trimmings, arts, crafts, homemade goods, and so much more…” and they delivered. Vendors were inside and outside the building offering every holiday item imaginable. This was a free event for the entire family.

Angelite Bragg from Kittie Corral, was the event planner.  She said that she hoped this would be the first of many. They will start planning next year’s event in January and hope to have it in November with arts and crafts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 28, 2022 | ,

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October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 1, 2022 | ,

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September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Aug 31, 2022 | ,

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Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

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Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Aug 7, 2022 |

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City CenterBy Bob Sanchez The ER at Sun City Center hosted a Community Expo to show off the brand-new facility to the public. The free-standing building is an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital....

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

Aug 6, 2022 |

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal By Bob Sanchez The 5th annual SCC Mini-Relay for Life drew hundreds to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on July 29 to raise money in the fight against cancer. The event raised $16,757.39, easily...

Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season

Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season

by | Dec 10, 2022 | Features

Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season

By Kai Rambow

There may have been fewer golf carts participating in this year’s parade, however, those that entered put a lot of thought into their decorations.  It was fun to see the creativity put into participating in the parade. Winner of golf cart decorations were the Swim Dancers in the club category, The Griswolds in the individual category, and Lifeline in the business category.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined the parade.

Photo credit John Wakeman

The Grinch was part of several golf carts.

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

November 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 28, 2022 | ,

As we turn our clocks back (November 6) and look forward to fall, we hope you are doing well and excited about another beautiful month here in Sun City Center and South Hillsborough County. In this issue… After Hurricane Ian, our...

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

October 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Oct 1, 2022 | ,

First and foremost, all of us at The News hope that all of you reading this came through Hurricane Ian healthy and safe. Our News team fared well, considering. A few trees and power lines down, loss of power, and the general inconveniences of temporarily...

September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

September 2022 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

Aug 31, 2022 | ,

In this issue… Run with the Hemingways, explore the new ER at Sun City Center, take a Night Out with the sheriff’s department, see how SCC is Sprucing Up, celebrate Photo Club competition winners, get updated on the Long Range Plan, make some...

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways

Aug 14, 2022 |

Local Lookalikes Run With the HemingwaysBy Kai Rambow “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” – Ernest Hemingway“There might have been some alcohol involved,” recalled Gary Mull.  Mull...

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City Center

Aug 7, 2022 |

Community Expo Showcases ER at Sun City CenterBy Bob Sanchez The ER at Sun City Center hosted a Community Expo to show off the brand-new facility to the public. The free-standing building is an extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital....

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal

Aug 6, 2022 |

5th Annual SCC Relay for Life Surpasses Goal By Bob Sanchez The 5th annual SCC Mini-Relay for Life drew hundreds to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on July 29 to raise money in the fight against cancer. The event raised $16,757.39, easily...