The News of July 2014 - ISSUE #72
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Artisan Coffee and Tea Bar Opens in Atrium
Area Fireworks
Looking for where to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July? Forget buying those expensive kits and risking injury and let the experts create the spectacle for you in Tampa Bay. Most fireworks begin around 9 p.m. and admission is free unless otherwise noted. Your best bet to get a good seat regardless of where you watch is to get there early! Bayfront Park State Highway 789 Sarasota, FL 34236
July 4 4th of July Breakfast Community Hall – 7 a.m.-noon 4 “Fireworks” Display Community Hall – 8 - 9:30 p.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 17 Lawn Concert Bandstand – 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. August 13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
The next CO-AP meeting will be held on October 27. 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..
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
Information Center 813-642-2044
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The rear Atrium was buzzing on June 18 with the Grand Opening of the Artisan Coffee and Tea Bar. The operator, Ambreen Esmail, offered samples of her delicious coffee, tea and snacks.
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
Community Leaders’ Meetings are not scheduled in July or August.
By Phyllis Hodges The CA Board is listening to members who are continuing to express a desire for a café. At the last board meeting, directors offered assurance that they are still considering options (locations, mode of operation, etc.). You will be hearing more as decisions are made. In the meantime, stop by the Artisan Coffee and Tea Bar in the Atrium across from the Florida Room. It is offering drinks, smoothies and snacks (cookies, cakes, etc.). The operator, Ambreen Esmail, is a new resident who owned and operated Café di Luna (which means coffee by the moon) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You will see that name on the Atrium operation because it is a smaller version of her former business.
CA President Jane Keegan said the board took Ambreen up on her offer to operate the coffee and tea bar so visitors to the campus can enjoy refreshments NOW. Ambreen is enthusiastic about the new endeavor. Her menu now includes a variety of coffee and tea beverages and snacks at reasonable prices. She plans to add an espresso menu (cappuccino, latte, etc.) in the coming months. Ambreen lives with her parents, Abdul and Gulshan Esmail, and says she is impressed with Sun City Center residents. They have been gracious and friendly to her during the time spent preparing the space and since it opened officially on June 18.
SCC July 4 Breakfast Volunteers Are Ready!
Fireworks with Ice Cream in A/C Comfort
By Phyllis Hodges Start the July 4 holiday off sharing a meal with your friends and fellow residents. The SCC CA Community Hall doors on S. Pebble Beach will be open for customers at 7 a.m. July 4, with service continuing until noon. For only $5, you can enjoy pancakes in red (strawberries), white (plain) and blue (blueberries), sausage, eggs, toast, juice and coffee. Proceeds will go the Fireworks Fund for next year. The Sudmans were overwhelmed and grateful to all those who responded to their call for help. “Joanne and I are honored to be coordinating the community breakfast. We appreciate the support of all the SCC and Kings Point volunteers who help us plan, promote See Ready on page 5.
By Phyllis Hodges Since the Central Campus construction is precluding a fireworks display this year, the Community Association is sponsoring an “inside fireworks” showing and will be serving free ice cream to CA members (only) and their out-oftown guests. The Washington, DC fireworks display will be projected on the screen and television sets around the room at Community Hall beginning at 8 p.m. and expected to conclude around 9:30 p.m. Bring your own seating and any other snacks you desire. It’s an opportunity to watch the national fireworks with friends in airconditioned comfort.
Busch Gardens With paid admission 10165 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 Channelside Celebration 615 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Coachman Park Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 301 Drew St. Clearwater, FL 33755 Gulfport 2401 53rd St. S Gulfport, FL 33707 Fireworks at 9 p.m. Downtown St. Pete Waterfront 800 2nd Ave. Northeast St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Safety Harbor Marina 110 Veterans Memorial Ln. Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Siesta Key Beach Fireworks at 9:30.p.m. Siesta Key Beach Sarasota, FL St. Pete Beach Access Park Fireworks show begins at dusk 4700 Gulf Blvd. St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706 Westfield Brandon Mall 459 Brandon Town Center Brandon, FL 33511 Fireworks at 9 p.m. Ashley Grant About.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Sun Radio is on the air 24/7 on 96.3 FM broadcasting easy-listening music favorites and information, interviews, etc. geared to the SCC community. Station Manager Peter Swartz calls it “Radio the way it used to be.” Station headquarters are at 137 S. Pebble Beach. Phone: 2945916 Email: WSCQFM@yahoo. com. Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@ gmail.com.