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About the Town

by Vern & Elysa Hendricks

Non-Profit How To

Season 2

Bob Smith, Chief of the Sun City Center Security Patrol, semi-annual patrol update

We talk to Patrol Chief Bob Smith about what's going on with the Patrol, the annual fundraising raffle which, for this year, is for a low speed vehicle, some upcoming tribute band concerts and the ongoing search for volunteers to help the patrol serve our community.

Kevin Steinke and Gwen Brown for the Pelican Players production of "Let's Murder Marsha"

Coming up in late July is the next Pelican Players stage production: "Let's Murder Marsha." Kevin and Gwen join us to talk about that upcoming production and to give us a brief history of the Pelican Players, how they continue to support our community and how everyone who wants to be involved with live theater, can be involved.

Cheri Schumacher, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, C.A.R.E. The Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort

This week's guest on About the Town is Cheri Schumacher, the Outreach Coordinator for the Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE). Located in Ruskin CARE, which was founded in 2000, is a small, no-kill shelter, with a big goal: rescue, care for, and find homes for stray and surrendered cats and dogs. We discuss the history and future of the shelter and tell listeners how they can become involved in helping our pets.

Dee Kelly. The Sun City Center History Society.

The Sun City Center History Society has actually been around since the days of Del Webb. This podcast will bring you information about what is currently transpiring with the History Society as we continue to grow our community.

Lyn Reitz. SCC Community Association Operations Manager

For the past 20 years, Lyn Reitz has served Sun City Center as the Community Association Operations Manager, supervising 50 employees whose jobs are to attend to our facilities and keep things running smoothly. And you probably weren't aware that this position existed, were you? Let's fix that.

Cindi Malin and Len Lewinski. The Sun City Center July 4 Pancake Breakfast.

Cindi and Len stopped by to talk about the community July 4 pancake breakfast. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, OJ and more good food for only $8. Need we say more?

Vincente Lopez, Jr, President, SCC Multicultural Heritage Club. Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday celebrated on June 19th every year, honors the end of slavery in 1865. This year's celebration, sponsored by the Multicultural Heritage Club, is at Sun City Center Community Hall. Club president Vincente Lopez, Jr is here to tell us all about it.

Larry Hirchak, Concert Series Coordinator, United Methodist Church of Sun City Center.

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center hosts a series of about 40 shows per season. From bands to orchestras to tribute shows and more, there's something here for everyone.

Sarah Baez, Senior Living Placement Specialist, Care Patrol

Sarah introduces us to Care Patrol, a nationwide organization that provides senior care options based upon individual needs and preferences to ensure the quality of life for you or your loved one.

Master Deputy Jeff Merry, HCSO. First quarter 2026 Law Enforcement Wrap-Up

Jeff joins us once again to talk about law enforcement activities in our community during the first quarter of 2026. We talk about the success of Operation Medicine Cabinet, water restrictions, golf cart and bicycle safety, and speed enforcement in our community. Jeff also brings us up to date on scams, crypto crime and upcoming legislation in Tallahassee to give the banking community additional tools to help us fight senior scams.

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