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Harold (Hal) Place

Sandhill Cranes in Kings Point

Living in Kings Point, the gated community within Sun City Center Florida, can have some rewarding consequences. A few weeks ago while going to visit a client in Kings Point, I came across a sight I have seen on a few occasions. Unfortunately, on those past occasions, I never had my camera available. I was lucky on this day. As I turned to go to their home, there in the road were 3 Sandhill Cranes. Just strolling along at their leisure. In Florida, you bcome accustomed to such events and quietly sit and wait for the local wildlife to move on. It's also fun to just watch them when you have the opportunity.


Sand cranes visiting

I happened to have my camera on this particulat day, and clicked away. I stayed in my car for fear that if I got out, it would scare them away. Although they didn't seem to be in a hurry to get out of my way.




I sat there for about 20 minutes watching them stroll along and snapped a few pictures. Enjoy!





© Harold Place, 2008. All photographs and/or written content produced by Harold Place. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Harold Place.


South Shore Library Book Sale

South Shore Regional County Library will be holding their Giant Book Sale this Saturday, January 17, 2009.

Once again they will be offering the Buck a bag deal. All the books you can stuff in a bag for only one buck. The selection includes paper backs and hard covers.

In addition, all the books normally on sale for $2.00 will be sold for half price during this sale event.

Don't wait, arrive early. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South Shore Regional County Library is located on 19th Avenue.

SCC Shriners Semi-annual Pancake Brunch & Art Auction

Sun City Center Shriners Club will host their semi-annual Pancake Brunch on Sunday,

February 1, 2009

All you can eat Pancake and sausage Brunch will be held from 9:00 am through 1:30 pm at Community Hall, located on South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.

Pancakes and sausage, coffee, and orange juice all for the admission price of $5.00 per person. Tickets available at the door.


For the first time an Art Auction will also be held from 11:00 am and 2:00 pm in the Community Hall side rooms.

The event is open to all Sun City residents as well as the general public.

Free Ambulance Service For the Rest Of Your Life!

Residence of Sun City Center and Kings Point enjoy many benefits living in their retirement community. One benefit that many, if any, don't enjoy is Free Ambulance Service!

Sun City Center Emergency Squad offers Ambulance transportation to local hospitals free of charge to residents. They also provide EMT services and other medical related transportation to those in need. For example,

Sun City Center resident patients that have recovered enough to be transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility can call the Emergency Squad and arrange for transportation. Yes, Free of charge.

Recently a resident, confined to a wheelchair needed to under go radiation treatment. Her program called for 30 daily treatments. The Emergency Squad provided wheelchair accessible transportation to and from the treatment center, again free of charge.

Sun City Center is a Del Webb planed community designed to attract active retirees. The original planning did not include free medical service however. In 1966 resident, Ray Watson thought it would be a huge benefit. Through his efforts and hard work the Emergency Squad became a reality. It was made possible with donations and a host of volunteer personnel and continues the same way today.

In addition to more then 400 volunteers the squad has four fully equipped ambulances and three wheelchair equipped transport vehicles.

In 2007 Ambulance service responded to more then 6400 calls and the transport vehicles made just under 2500 runs.

A new state of the art headquarters was also opened in 2007 providing accommodations for administrative personnel and on duty squad members.

The 400 volunteers are divided into eight teams and provide coverage 24 hours a day seven days a week. Each ambulance crew consist of an EMT, First Responder and Driver. Van service is staffed with a First Responder and Driver.

All training meets Florida standards and the volunteers are properly licensed according to State guidelines for their respective positions.

Sun City Center Emergency Squad operates under the direction of a local physician and is recognized by Florida as a Basic Life Support facility.

Ruskin Seafood Festival November 1 & 2, 2008

The 20th Annual Ruskin Seafood Festival welcomes you to E.G. Simmons pristine waterfront park right on Tampa Bay featuring Sun, Fun & Seafood!
The Seafood Festival is South Hillsborough County's largest community event with over 18,000 in attendance in 2007!

Fabulous Seafood & More! Feast on savory seafood fare, sway to the rhythm of live island music and dive into the action of activities... featuring a boat show, arts & crafts, educational displays, commercial exhibits, strolling entertainment and the kid's area with rides, games & activities.

The sunlit array of natural amenities nestle you while your indulging on nature's culinary delights... lobster, oyster, clams, grouper, mullet, shrimp and much more mouth-watering crustaceans cuisine. Festival filled fun featured in a tropical paradise setting makes it the ideal ecotourism destination event.

Don't miss all the Festival filled-fun featured in a tropical paradise setting making it the ideal ecotourism destination event. Join us at the Ruskin Seafood Festival for a spectacular feast of food and fun

Hours:

Saturday, November 1, 2008 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, November 2, 2008 10 am to 4 pm