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Kings Point Celebrates Spring
Residents and friends gathered to “Ring in the Spring” and tour the 2020 Centre
By E. Adam Porter Thousands gathered on the Kings Point North Clubhouse front lawn on Friday, March 20 for the annual “Ring in the Spring” Kings Point Community Festival. Festivalgoers enjoyed culinary selections from food truck favorites such as Monsta Lobsta, Snooky Bear Snack Shack and more than thirty different food and snack vendors. Dozens of local vendors were also on hand to demonstrate their products and answer questions about their services. Music lovers clapped, danced and sang along to their favorite hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s, courtesy of the “Solid Gold” duo, Carl Seiden and JoAnne Podgurski. One of the most highly anticipated highlights of the event was the ribbon cutting of the palatial new 2020 Centre. The $4.3 million fitness and wellness center certainly did not disappoint! Formerly the headquarters of the developer of Kings Point, the fully renovated
Ribbon cutting of the palatial new 2020 Centre.
25,000 square foot facility is now home to 15 treadmills, 14 other cardio units and 30 strength stations, as well as a fully appointed spa and salon. “The 2020 Centre is now the best-equipped, most inviting facility of its kind between Brandon and Bradenton,” said Ginger Anzalone, Vice President of Vesta Property Services, Inc., who oversaw the project on behalf of Kings Point, where Vesta manages the community’s
clubhouses, security, and other amenities. “The active life is proven to be a better life,” said Anzalone, a board member of the International Council on Active Aging. “We have listened carefully to our neighbors throughout Kings Point and we are delivering what they want: More and better fitness and wellness options,” said Jim Haggerty, president of the Federation of Kings Point Associations.
April 2015
Annual Shred Day Event
Thursday April 16, 2015, from 3 to 6 p.m. Payant Tax Services, Inc. will continue the annual tradition by offering all residents a “Free Shredding” opportunity. The local company “Legal Shred” will park one of their trucks right in the Payant Financial Plaza parking lot located at 1653 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Residents are invited to watch their papers shredded right in front of them. Everyone is invited to come inside to enjoy a spectacular wine festival event and taste a variety of delectable appetizers. Have any questions? Please call the office 813-633-7333 Payant Tax Services Inc. Though impressive, the Open House was not the official “grand opening,” however. Officials expect the 2020 Centre to be open and ready for business sometime in April.
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King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club Spring Tournaments
Photo Don Bowers King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club annual club tournaments started in cool mid-February and continued through wind, heat and rain into the first week in March. Club members and friends enjoyed watching and cheering on the contestants amazing shots, exciting score
changes and well played matches. The Women’s and Men’s Novice tournaments (for players who are new to the sport and started bowling after last year’s tournament) were round robin format. Veronica Harris won the Novice Women’s Tournament with a perfect record of 4 wins
Veronica Harri
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Pat Ryle and Judi Freiboth
and 0 defeats. David Radford, total of 4 wins and 1 defeat, was the top bowler in the Novice Men’s Tournament. Pat Ryle and Judi Freiboth battled worthy competitors to play the final of the 2015 Women’s Club Championship match under the blazing sun. Pat defeated Judi 10 to 7 in a match with many lead changes to claim the title. Men’s Champion, Don and Women’s Champion, Pat played for the title of Club Champion. Don’s consistent shot making kept Pat on the defensive as he claimed the title with a 13-7 win. In the Men’s Club Championship
David Radford
Don Bowers and Frank Crowley rose to the top of a large field that bowled in cold, rain and scorching heat. Don defeated Frank 2 - 4 to win the 2015 crown. On a beautifully sunny and warm Sunday afternoon, Charlie Lyle and Donna Blaine were crowned as the 2015 Pairs Tournament champions. In what was described as one of the best, if not the best, Pairs Championship final, the match featured several ties and lead changes. Donna and Bill consistently placed shots near Continued on Page 3
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