In this issue…
The Photo Club members wow us once again, the SCCCA announces a very important Town Hall meeting; a local Club donates thousands for lifesaving equipment; we visit the reopened Tampa Theatre; make some local Family Connections; celebrate support groups helping people in our community; catch up with a resident who hopes to introduce hockey to kids in Ukraine; our travel guide, Kai, spends a fun Weekend in Wimauma, before cruising over to Grape Hammock for an Adventure At High Speed… Did you know there are bison in Florida?? Then, we catch up with several local charities and civic organizations doing great work both here and abroad, and we learn why – this year only – the Renaissance has relocated to Dade City.
And be sure to check out the SCC Club News, Kings Point News, and Community News to help you plan your month.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Info
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.”
Jan Ring Quilter Extraordinaire
Jan Ring Quilter ExtraordinaireBy Paula Lickfeldt Jan Ring has been sewing since she was a youngster in 4H. She began quilting when she moved to Florida in 1984. Since that time, Jan has made many quilts and quite a few of them have taken...
A Labor of Love
A Labor of LoveBy Kai Rambow The tiny fawn vacuumed its bottle in three gulps. It was very hungry and had only been rescued a few hours earlier. Fortunately, it was now at Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife. Owl’s Nest is the largest...
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 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 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...
Hungry for Something New? Different?
Hungry for Something New? Different?By Andrea L.T. Peterson As local legend goes, “A cyclone blew seven tikis onto the banks of the Alafia River in 2016,” inspiring the Polynesian “flavors and flair” of Riverview’s Tiki Docks Bar & Grill...
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