The News of October 2014 - ISSUE #75
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
October 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9:00 a.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9:00 a.m. 22 Membership Meeting Followed by Town Hall Meeting Community Hall – 7:00 p.m. 27 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2:00 p.m. November 6 Hi Neighbor! Community Hall – 6:30 p.m. 12 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9:00 a.m. 12 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7:00 p.m. 13 Coffee & Conversation Florida Room – 9:00 a.m. 18 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9:00 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on our website (suncitycenter. org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
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November Issue delivered to your mailbox on 11/1/2014 On the Inside Bridge News.................................................... 17 CARE.................................................................. 31 Club Happenings........................................28+ Crossword........................................................ 19 CryptoQuote.................................................. 11 Dance..............................................................14+ Entertainment Corner................................. 15 Golf..................................................................24+ Library Update..................................................3 Lifestyles.............................................................6
SCC THEATER PROPOSAL
To Be Or Not To Be?
The Proposed Sun City Center Community Theater is Up to You By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, The News of Sun City Center In a December ballot initiative, residents of the Sun City Center Community Association are being asked to consider the construction and financing of a new community theater. If the contents of my inbox, voicemail and recent conversations are any indication, a fair number of you may be thinking: “Again, but why?” The purpose of this article is to explain what is being proposed and what you, as an invested resident, can do about it. HISTORY In 2012, the residents of Sun City Center were asked to vote on a referendum pertaining to the new buildings, commercial financing, and the Master Plan. Due to what has been called the ambiguous language of that particular ballot, the Community Association Board believes the
will of the people may be unclear. • Restroom facilities located in the So, the Community Association is building • A small lobby area, approximately conducting another vote. 600 square feet • A covered exterior waiting area in THE PROPOSAL After the Performing Arts Club case of inclement weather (PAC) initially requested the CA • Concession stand Board consider funding and building • Business office Ac c o rd i n g t o a n a rc h i t e c t a new theater, the Board asked contacted by the CA, the total PAC what they wanted in order to complete a cost analysis. The cost for the building is estimated subsequent back and forth generated to be approximately $2,500,000. some confusion and misinformation Additional funds to cover interior in the community. Here is the scope fixtures and furnishings as well as a of the theater project as currently parking lot bring the estimated total to $3,000,000. proposed. A higher figure has been widely • A new, standalone theater building, circulated. That figure pertained to approximately 11,000 square feet • Seating capacity approximately a previous iteration of this proposal. To be clear, this is an estimate. The 312 (with additional space for architect stated the cost to complete wheelchairs) • A theater-quality stage and a formal estimate could run $60,000. backstage area including designated The CA Board does not want to dressing rooms, showers and storage spend that money if the community • Ramps for easier access and “theater does not wish to build a theater. style” elevated seating rows See Theater on page 16.
South Shore Puppy Raisers Meet in SCC By Phyllis Hodges September 6 was a busy Saturday at the home of Nancy and George Cottrell on North Lake(SCC). Seven young dogs and their hosts attended the area meeting of South Shore Puppy Raisers of Southeastern Guide Dogs. The dogs and their hosts gathered to interact with other puppy raisers during the day. First order of the day was an explanation by Area Coordinator Sue Croley that the agenda would include obedience work and a course of distractions. The plan also included golf cart and pontoon rides to expose the dogs to these unique situations. See South Shore Puppy on page 8
Sue Croley guides John Shirmerda (right) and Colin Boyle through a relaxation exercise for their adolescent puppies.
Looking Back.....................................................6 Meet your Neighbor(s)................................ 13
DID YOU KNOW?
Military............................................................22+ Movies.............................................................. 31 Newcomers........................................................2 President’s Report...........................................3 Sudoku............................................................. 27 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?.........9 Writers Club.................................................... 18
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A pontoon ride on North Lake was included when the South Shore Puppy Raisers gathered at the home of George and Nancy Cottrell (right) in Sun City Center. The Cottrells are now hosting Diamond, an 11-month old black lab.
Room reservation schedules for the current and following week are posted on the CA INFORMATION bulletin board in the main area of the Atrium. You can also view the schedules online at www.SunCityCenter. org. Select the “Association” tab on the top menu bar, then the Meeting Room Schedule on the drop-down menu and follow the prompts. Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@gmail.com