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March 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Join the Weavers celebrating Distaff Day, get the latest from the LRPC, SAVE THE DATE for FunFest on March 9, meet the new SCCCA Activities Director, explore the Florida State Fair, fly with some eagles, meet a writer imparting...
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....
Floating by Fabulous Chicago Buildings
Floating by Fabulous Chicago Buildings By Kai Rambow The Jewelers’ Building, completed in 1927 and facing the Chicago River, has a distinct look that grabs your attention. Behind the unique look is an interesting story. For many years, one...
Recent Stories
Local Lookalikes Run With the Hemingways
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 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 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...
Features
Funny Farm: It looks a Bit Like Noah’s Ark
Funny Farm: It looks a Bit Like Noah’s ArkBy Andrea L. T. Peterson Peppered with references from the cultural milieu in which many of us and our children were raised, Laurie Zaleski’s Funny Farm is both a heartbreaking and a heartwarming...
SCC Beautification Corporation
SCC Beautification CorporationCreating a First Impression of the Greater Sun City Center Area By Diane M. Loeffler, Photos by News Staff First impressions count. If you walk in the lobby of a hotel and see run-down furniture, a dirty carpet and...
The Information Center
The Information Center A Place for Prospective Buyers, New Residents and All of the Rest of Us By Diane M. Loeffler The Information Center sits at the southeast corner of Cherry Hills and North Pebble Beach. Some people think of it as our...
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...
Previous Issues of The News of SCC & South County
March 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Join the Weavers celebrating Distaff Day, get the latest from the LRPC, SAVE THE DATE for FunFest on March 9, meet the new SCCCA Activities Director, explore the Florida State Fair, fly with some eagles, meet a writer imparting...
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,...
January 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Celebrate holiday fun in SCC, learn what the LRPC has planned for the new building project, meet the new CA Board members, get to know DOGs and turtles, skate with Disney on Ice, meet South Shore Authors, savor Ruskin seafood,...
December 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Explore Christmas decorations in SCC, check out the National Lawn Bowling Tournament, meet friends at “Hi, Neighbor!”, read the detailed LRPC Report, commemorate Veterans Day, visit Jurassic Park, beware of scammers, find out why...
November 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Discover what the Long Range Planning Committee is working on, find out how folks cruise around SCC, hear from the candidates for CA Board of Directors, ring bells with DAR, support local kids, laugh with the Pelican Players,...
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,...
September 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Have some Pool Party fun, celebrate with the History Society, register for the Active Life Games, see why local volunteers rock, go Trail Blazing, learn why a local fire chief received a lifetime honor, support Adaptive Sports,...
August 2023 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Relive the fun of the Pancake Breakfast and the Pool Party, make some Community and Family Connections, see how local Sew’n Sews are helping our community, get Shell Craftin’, celebrate the music of Bob Dylan with the Pickers,...
July 2023 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Enjoy the artistry of some local green thumbs, be sure not to miss the July 4th Breakfast and Family Fun Day, explore the art of Quilling (not Quilting), take a Smooth Ride down Del Webb, hear about Master Plans, high five some...
Travel Stories
Floating by Fabulous Chicago Buildings
Floating by Fabulous Chicago Buildings By Kai Rambow The Jewelers’ Building, completed in 1927 and facing the Chicago River, has a distinct look that grabs your attention. Behind the unique look is an interesting story. For many years, one...
Fascinating Havana
Fascinating Havana By Kai Rambow Licking a delicious mojito sorbet was just one of many contrasts that make Havana fascinating. We were snacking at a private ice cream shop, thanks to our tour guide. To really discover Cuba, learn the story behind...
This is Cuba? – See More, Experience More
This is Cuba? – See More, Experience MoreBy Kai Rambow The wind whispering through the trees. Water rippling, cascading down the mountain. This is Cuba? It is – if you venture beyond the cities. We opted to explore one of Cuba’s national parks, El Nico.El...
Indulge in the South Pacific at Selby Gardens
Indulge in the South Pacific at Selby GardensBy Kai Rambow Your sensory adventure to the South Pacific starts the moment you arrive. Tikis, tapa cloth and a bamboo ceiling greet visitors at the entrance. The primitive symbols are an inviting introduction...
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