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October 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press
In this issue… Take a Brief Trip to Albuquerque, then stroll down memory lane to the beginning of SCC on Cherry Hills, get the latest LRPC Update, save the date for “Hi, Neighbor!”, learn about Little Free Libraries, hear All About the Bees,...
Golf Cart Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season
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...
Ybor City: History Made Fun
Ybor City: History Made Fun By Kai Rambow Did you know that: (1) Tampa’s population exploded from 700 to over 7,000 in a year; (2) Tampa was the cigar capital of the world; (3) Tampa was the first place with universal health care? It all started in Ybor...
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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,...
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...
Features
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...
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...
Steps in Coral Conservation Celebrated
Newly out-planted mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) are growing in Biscayne National Park (BNP). This important act of conservation is a direct result of a partnership between The Florida Aquarium and Biscayne National Park. As an important...
Making History at the Olympics
Making History at the OlympicsBy Kai Rambow When Ana Zolotic won her gold medal match, she was so exuberant NBC showed her reaction to winning for several days. It all started quite differently. “We had to enter an after school...
Previous Issues of The News of SCC & South County
Firefighters Complete Training, Take Posts
Thirty-four new firefighters started their careers this week with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) after a graduation ceremony in mid-July. In a ceremony at Riverhills Church of God on Friday, the County’s newest firefighters received shields for...
August 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press
In this issue… Celebrate graduation with new firefighters, relive the fun of the pancake breakfast and pool party, get some “creative junk therapy,” catch up with the Security Patrol, get some education about dementia and human trafficking,...
July 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Commemorate Memorial Day, pretty up a pond, marvel at award-winning photos, save the date for the annual SCC July 4th breakfast and pool party, check in with the LRPC, celebrate being “#1,” take advantage of an “exciting...
Rainbow Bridge Dedication
The Sun City Center’s CA Dog Owner’s Group held a dedication ceremony for their newly installed Rainbow Bridge. The Rainbow Bridge is where your special pets wait for you after they pass on, so you can enter heaven together. We are blessed to have a...
JUNE 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Meet the SCC History Contest winner, enjoy Coffee and Conversation, save the date for the July 4 Pancake Breakfast, get to know Executive Secretary Alisha Marshall, commiserate at the Rainbow Bridge, honor our Veterans, get a...
MAY 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… Fly with the Raptor Center and the Jet Jamboree, cruise by the Spring Craft Fair, learn with the Silver Ospreys, explore the sweet business of Beekeeping, peek at the Solar Eclipse, find some Family Connections, help protect our...
APRIL 2024 NEWS is HOT off the Press!
In this issue… The first part of the SCC Long Range Plan goes to a vote, have a great time at FunFest, marvel at beautiful Stained Glass Art, catch up with SCC softball, see What’s Blooming at Leu Gardens, enjoy a delicious visit to the...
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,...
Travel Stories
Ybor City: History Made Fun
Ybor City: History Made Fun By Kai Rambow Did you know that: (1) Tampa’s population exploded from 700 to over 7,000 in a year; (2) Tampa was the cigar capital of the world; (3) Tampa was the first place with universal health care? It all started in Ybor...
2021 Renaissance Festival Fun For All Ages
After COVID-19 restrictions forced the 2020 Bay Area Renaissance Festival to close early last season and shuttered many shows across the country for the past year, the theme for the 2021 Bay Area Renaissance Festival was, “We can’t wait to celebrate!”...
Getting Wet in the Dry Tortugas
Getting Wet in the Dry TortugasBy Kai Rambow Key West may be the end of the road, but you can head 70 miles farther west by taking the ferry to the Dry Tortugas. People love taking this day trip. It is a national park, so that means it’s on many people’s...
Blossoms of Asia at Selby Gardens
Blossoms of Asia at Selby GardensBy Kai Rambow Stunningly beautiful with seemingly infinite varieties, orchids fascinate even people who don’t pay much attention to flowers. Selby Gardens does a tremendous job of creating thematic displays showcasing...
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