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4 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Starting Nov 20, Open Monday- Sunday 10am-5pm CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day *U-Pick Page Oranges starts on “Orange Friday”, Nov 28 10am-4pm Dooley Groves Country Farm Market & U-Pick Honeybell Grove DG The Original Grove Store Location 1651 Stephens Road Ruskin, Florida 813-645-3256online at dooleygroves.com golden seedless Navel Oranges RubyRedseedlessGrapefruit easy-peelingTangerines freshly-squeezed Orange Juice Marmalades & Jellies PIES!!! Candy & Chocolates Fruit Spreads, Butters & Preserves Dressings, Salsas, Relishes Amish Cheeses & Holiday Jams, Candles, Gifts & so much more! Directions From Sun City Center / Riverview Area: Travel WEST on S.R. 674 about 5 miles (past I-75) toU.S. 41. TurnSOUTH(left) on U.S. 41. Travel for about 3 miles to Universal-Stephens Road. (New Circle K on the corner) Turn LEFT and drive about 1/4 mile to Stephens Road. Turn RIGHT onto Stephens Road. Travel 2 miles. Dooley Groves is on the left. LOCAL Raw Unfiltered Honey Orange Blossom & Wildflower Ship Fruit North for the Holidays! NEW THIS SEASON! U-Pick starts after Thanksgiving!* = == 58th Season Dooley Groves Reopens on Thursday, November 20th Come to the Grove! To Order, call 813-645-3256
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6 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 PAVER SEALING Restoration & Repairs www.SupremeTampabay.com CALL TODAY For Your FREE Quote 813.853.3557 Table of Contents AAA Furniture............................................................8 AdventHealth. .........................................................57 Apollo Joe Handyman & Remodeling.....................43 Apollo Pain Management........................................47 Armands Hearing Center........................................19 Bay Care Health System.........................................31 Bob Billas Plumbing................................................14 Boggs Jewelers.......................................................12 Borman Construction, Inc.......................................39 Buddys Roofing and Repair....................................26 Calvary’s Angel Attic Thrift Store.............................43 Care Package Meal Prep Co. & Catering...............32 Catz Door 2 Door Services.....................................35 Cindy Hurlburt/Dalton Wade Real Estate Group.....42 Clarity Hearing........................................................21 Coastal Care Adult Day Training.............................55 Computers N More..................................................44 Council Growers Sod..............................................41 Crofton’s Plumbing (Formerly Howies Plumbing)...53 Cypress Creek Assisted Living.................................8 Divine Jewelry Thrift Shop......................................29 Doc’s Golf Gallery...................................................18 Dooley Groves..........................................................4 Edward Jones - Gabriel Mbulo................................27 Express Care of Tampa Bay...................................24 Fantastic Sams of SCC...........................................39 Firehouse Cultural Center.......................................49 First Light Homecare...............................................42 Fit Feet For Life.......................................................38 Florida Vein Center.................................................22 Fox and Friends Animal Hospital............................35 Freedom for you Concierge....................................14 Freedom Plaza..................................................36-37 FV Locksmiths........................................................29 Glory Tours..............................................................40 Golden Rule Pest Control Co..................................47 Got Your Six Pressure Washing..............................18 Hanson Services.......................................................5 HCA- Apollo Beach Emergency..............................45 Health Markets (Stephen Olson).............................11 Hightower Dermatology..........................................40 Hooks Bar & Grill Resturant....................................11 Hurricane Shutter Maintenance................................3 Informed Choice Insurance.....................................13 Iron Rock Insurance................................................38 John Moore Flooring...............................................17
2025-2026 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 7 Table of Contents David Payne, Wes Mullins and Karina Mullins represent a leadership team that blends community commitment, print and media expertise, and family-business values. Their stewardship of The Observer News and M&M Printing keeps an important local institution alive while expanding services to meet modern demands. The newspaper remains the only locally-owned and community-based newspaper covering South Hillsborough County. Through M&M Printing, they support not just the newspaper but many other print jobs— books, catalogues, banners, business cards, newsletters—offering the community a wide range of capabilities. MEET THE OWNERS David Payne, Wes Mullins & Karina Mullins Knox Aluminum.......................................................35 M & M Printing..................................................59, 63 Marian’s Sub Shop..................................................22 Meet the Observer Team........................................70 MMTCFL- Sun City.................................................51 Nancy’s Remodeling...............................................47 Nozzle Nose............................................................46 Our Hearts Home Care...........................................55 Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum..............................39 Parts n Carts...........................................................18 Payant Insurance Solutions....................................12 Pegasus Coin & Jewelry.........................................23 Precious Coins & Gold..............................................9 Rob’s Auto Detailing................................................14 Roof Rejuvenate.......................................................2 Ruskin Fresh Market...............................................33 Ruskin Methodist Church........................................48 Ruskin Seafood Company......................................22 Ruskin Seafood Shack............................................22 Safe and Sound Home Watch.................................43 Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar............71 Sun City Center Emergency Squad........................16 SCC Health and Wellness........................................1 Scooter Man............................................................45 Senior Healthcare Solutions, Meagan Knoop.........29 Sheila Sanford, Dalton Wade Real Estate Group...20 Simply Tubs............................................................10 South Shore Symphony Orchestra.........................25 SouthShore Relocation Specialists.........................10 Sun City Carts (Custom Carts of Sarasota)............29 Sun City Center Community Association................39 Sun City Senior Care..............................................51 Sun Radio 96.3.......................................................18 Sun Towers.............................................................15 Sunhill Medical Center............................................43 Sunrise Pharmacy...................................................35 Sunshine Senior Movers.........................................25 Sunstate Doctors Medical Group............................72 Supreme Paver Experts............................................6 Tampa Cremation & Burial Service.........................41 The Mailbox Store...................................................10 The Observer News................................................61 The Shoe Lab.........................................................18 Total Automotive Service.........................................20 Village Inn...............................................................41 West Coast Golf Cart..............................................25 William Ryan Homes...............................................60 Zipperers Funeral Home.........................................18
8 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Important contacts and community information 911For any emergency, call 911 first 211Community resource number for help with food assistance, homeless shelters, counseling for suicide prevention and all other social issues: Answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year The Observer News has organized this directory of often-needed contact information with South County in mind. Keep this directory handy throughout the year. 511 tip411The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool called tip411. Download it to your smartphone or tablet by searching for HCSOSHERIFF/. All tips transmit instantly 24/7, and all tips are anonymous. Road conditions: Call 511 to connect to Florida’s Traveler Information System. Emergency Numbers HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Non-Emergency..........................................813-247-8200 www.hcso.tampa.fl.us District IV South County Station, Ruskin.................813-247-0455 Gibsonton Community Station...................................813-671-7716 Riverview Community Station....................................813-672-7822 Sun City Center Community Station.........................813-242-5515 Wimauma Community Station...................................813-672-7439 Winthrop Community Station....................................813-635-8129 LAW ENFORCEMENT Florida Highway Patrol........*FHP............813-632-6859 Crime Stoppers............................................800-873-8477 SUN CITY CENTER EMERGENCY SQUAD Medical Emergencies and Accidents........813-634-3800 Other Services and General Information.813-633-1411 SUN CITY CENTER SECURITY PATROL www.sccpatrol.org.......................................813-642-2020 HUMAN TRAFFICKING - Call 911 if you are in immediate danger National Hotline..........................................888-373-7888 Specialists available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking. All reports are confidential and anonymous. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Call 911 if you are in immediate danger Mary & Martha House...............................813-641-7027 Shelter and transitional housing for homeless or abused women and their dependent children. SUICIDE HOTLINE National Suicide Hotline.............800-273-8255 (TALK) AAA FURNITURE Est. 1986 Living Rooms • Dinettes • Bedrooms • Wicker • Antiques LOW PRICE ALTERNATIVE The Best Source For Quality Used and New Furniture! LAYAWAY & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Furniture For Every Need New & Used • Buy & Sell 813-677-8180 6819 US 301 S. • Riverview 1 mile south of Bloomingdale Ave. • 1/2 mile north of Riverview Dr. Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Welc e Back! Name Brand Bedding Always Selling Name Brand Bedding ® CARDS Family Owned Homelike Peer Neighborhoods Comfortable and Safe High Staff to Resident Ratio Perfect! We’re not like everyone else. Come see the difference. Not Ready For Assisted Living? ALF LIC. #9553 813.633.7777 www.cypresscreekalf.com 970 Cypress Village Boulevard Sun City Center, FL 33573 Assisted Living & Memory Car ed Living & Memory Care Cypress Creek ALF LIC #9553
2025-2026 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 9 The ORIGINAL Sun City Center’s Gold & Estate Buyers BRING IN ALL ITEMS FOR OUR BEST OFFER TRAYS • TROPHIES CANDLESTICKS TEA SETS • JEWELRY FRANKLIN MINT SET DANBURY MINT SET 1509 Suite A, Sun City Center Plaza FL 33573 (Next to Bella Cucina) PREMIUMS FOR UNCIRCULATED ROLLS & BAGS QUARTERS & DIMES 1964 & EARLIER HALVES 1970 & EARLIER MORGAN DOLLARS 1878 TO 1904, 1921 PEACE DOLLARS 1921 TO 1935 YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS Sup ot www.PreciousCoinsAndGold.com Call for Appointment: 813-373-2802 42 Years Combined Experience | Certified Gemologist | Specialist in Evaluating | Safe Deposit Boxes and Estates TYPE COINS 1/2¢ THRU BUST DOLLARS SILVER COMMEMORATIVES GOLD COMMEMORATIVES GOLD & SILVER EAGLES G.S.A. DOLLARS (CARSON CITY) PCGS AND NGC CERTIFIED COINS SELL AT THE TOP OF THE MARKET .925 STERLING SILVER BARS SILVER FLATWARE SILVER CERTIFICATES U.S. NOTES TREASURY NOTES GOLD CERTIFICATES LARGE SIZE CURRENCY $500 BILLS $1,000 BILLS $5,000 BILLS $10,000 BILLS SCHOOL RINGS JEWELRY BROKEN JEWELRY CHAINS, BRACELETS, CHARMS EARRINGS (SINGLE OR PAIRS) GOLD WATCHES (POCKET OR WRIST) WEDDING BANDS FOREIGN GOLD COINS KRUGERRANDS • PANDAS PESOS • MAPLE LEAFS U.S. GOLD COINS COINS • KRUGERRANDS RINGS • AMERICAN EAGLES BRACELETS • MEXICAN PESOS NECKLACES • CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF GOLD BARS • GOLD & PLATINUM DENTAL GOLD • CRUCIBLES ALL FORMS OF BULLION U.S. GOLD COINS $1 THRU $20 PCG Precious Coins & Gold Sun City Center’s 13 Years Serving you for Can’t Come to Us? We’ll Come to You! PAYING TOP DOLLAR WE BUY VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY Tues – Sat: 9 am – 2 pm Sun & Mon: Closed WE PAY YOU CASH $$ ON THE SPOT (THE OTHERS PAY BY CHECK) Thank you for trusting us for over 13 years to give you the best price for your valuables! Roadshows and Clubhouse Shows come and go, but we are here to stay! Cono and Cecilia Liguori, Business Owners and Residents of Sun City Center
10 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Community Resources Continued from page 8 Continued on page 12 ABANDONED BABY PROGRAM For help or information.................................................................211 ABUSE - CHILD & ADULT Abuse Reporting Hotline..........................................800-96-ABUSE ADDICTION & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Al-Anon / Alateen........................................................813-881-9372 Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours).............................813-933-9123 Florida Substance Abuse Hotline................................800-662-4357 Narcotics Anonymous..................................................813-879-4357 CHILD CARE & YOUTH SERVICES INFORMATION Child Development Information................813-425-GROW(4769) Big Brothers & Big Sisters............................................813-769-3600 Child Care Resource & Referral..................................813-744-8942 Phone-Friend (Reassurance & Homework Help).....813-681-6543 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Adult Emergency Services...........................................813-272-2958 Children’s Crisis Center...............................................813-272-2882 Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.813-419-4902 Tampa Veterans Center................................................813-238-8557 National VA Call Center / 24 Hours...........................877-424-3838 EDUCATION Adult & Community Education..................................813-740-7750 Hillsborough Community College.............................813-253-7000 Hillsborough County Public Schools.........................813-272-4000 Hispanic Services Council...........................................813-936-7700 Public Library Cooperative.........................................813-273-3652 EMPLOYMENT AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program 813-962-4600 The Centre......................................................................813-251-8437 Employment Opportunity Program...........................813-272-5040 Vocational Rehabilitation............................................813-233-3600 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACCESS Florida Information Line/DCF...................866-762-2237 SouthShore Community Resource Center................813-671-7647 Social Security Administration...................................800-772-1213 Women, Infants & Children – WIC...........................813-307-8074 FOOD Community Food Bank...............................................813-960-1848 ECHO Emergency Care Help – Riverview................813-685-0935 7870 Capitano St., Riverview • www.echoflorg Food Stamps..................................................................866-762-2237 Metropolitan Ministries - Outreach & Prevention...813-209-1044 National VA Call Center / 24 Hours...........................877-424-3838 Our Lady’s Pantry...................................................... (813) 633-2384 BILL STEINER Owner, Sales and Installer CRC1332568 Call today 813-551-7504 WALK IN SHOWER TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION! Local Business – Lower Prices simplytubsandshowers@gmail.com BCI Acrylic ALWAYS a FREE Shower Door With Purchase! Hundreds of Satisfied Customers In Sun City Center & Kings Point! (In the Home Depot/Bealls Shopping Center, next to Subway) themailboxstore104@gmail.com www.themailboxstorefl.com 3848 Sun City Center Blvd., #104, Ruskin, FL 33573 (813) 634-6245 phone | (813) 634-6221 fax Authorized Ship Center via: Offering the following services: The • Shipping Services • Drop-off Location • Packaging Services • Copying/Printing • Faxing/Scanning • Shredding • Laminating • Binding • Notary Services • Passport Photos • Key Cutting • Physical Mailbox Rentals • Digital Mailbox Rentals (iPostal1) • Fingerprinting (Fieldprint) • Boxes/Packing Supplies • Computer Rental • Office/School Supplies • Gifts & Retail • Greeting Cards • FL Postcards • Florida Lottery • Large Format Printing • Business Cards / Brochures • Marketing Material printing S O U T H S H O R E R E L O C A T I O N S P E C I A L I S T S L L C Packing Unpacking Estate Sales Stress-Free Effortless ANYWHERE in the U.S Facilitating Every Step of Your Transition Call Us Today for Your FREE consultation! 813-395-3336 www.SouthshoreRelo.com FACEBOOK.COM/SRSFL ENJOY THE TRANSITION. LEAVE THE STRESS TO THE PROFESSIONALS.
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12 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Community Resources Continued from page 10 Continued on page 14 HOMELESS / TRANSITIONAL SERVICES Homeless Recovery Program......................................813-276-2976 Homeless Veterans Program.......................................813-979-3563 Mary & Martha House (Women & Children)..........813-641-7027 Metropolitan Ministries...............................................813-209-1200 Hope House - Men’s Transitional.................813-226-0055 ext. 264 National VA Call Center / 24 Hours...........................877-424-3838 HOUSING / HOUSING COUNSELING Consumer Credit Counseling Services......................800-251-2227 Volunteers of America..................................................813-282-1525 Florida Housing Search................................................877-428-8844 LEGAL ASSISTANCE Bay Area Legal Services...............................................813-232-1343 Children’s Justice Center..............................................813-272-7179 Child Support Enforcement........................................800-622-5437 Consumer Protection & Professional Responsibility Agency...............813-903-3430 Guardian Ad Litem.......................................................813-272-5110 Hillsborough County Victim’s Assistance.................813-272-6472 Lawyer Referral Service...............................................813-221-7780 Mediation & Diversion Services.................................813-272-5642 Public Defender............................................................813-272-5980 State Attorney’s Office..................................................813-272-5400 MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES All Children’s Hospital.................................................727-898-7451 Children’s Medical Services.........................................813-396-9743 Consult-A-Nurse........................................................... 800-257-0944 Florida KidCare.............................................................863-660-3047 Healthcare for Homeless Veterans..............................813-979-3563 Hillsborough County Health Department................813-307-8000 Find a Hillsborough County Health Center..............813-307-8074 Joyce Ely Health Center, Ruskin.................................813-307-8056 Hillsborough Healthcare..............................................813-272-5040 James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital..............................813-972-2000 LifePath Hospice...........................................................813-877-2200 Moffitt Cancer Center..................................................813-745-4673 Ruskin Health Center...................................................813-349-7800 Suncoast Community Health Center, Inc..................813-853-6100 Shriners Hospitals for Children..................................813-972-2250 PARENTING SERVICES Fathers Resource & Networking Center....................813-356-1293 Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health........813-622-7930 South County Family Support Resource Center......813-641-5600 HOT MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS!! Get Your “G” Plan!! The U.S. Government or Federal Medicare Program does not endorse or is connected with any specific insurance carrier. Call today to make an appointment with our Medicare Consultant! 813-634-7001 • Any Doctor!! Any Hospital!! • Financially Strong and Well-Known Carriers • Competitive Premium Rates • A True Commitment to Excellent Service Payant Insurance Solutions, LLC 1653 Sun City Center Plaza • Sun City Center, FL 33573 FREE JEWELRY CLEANING & INSPECTION WHILE YOU WAIT With coupon only. Not to be combined with other coupons. 813-634-7899 • 4852 Sun City Center Blvd. (Corner of SCC Blvd. & Hwy. 301 in the Publix Shopping Center) GOLF CART ACCESSIBLE • www.BoggsJewelry.com APPRAISALS FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES Welcome Back to the best selection of gifts! Serving You for Over 100 Years
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14 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Community Resources Continued from page 12 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Service Source of Florida.............................................727-538-7370 United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay...........813-239-1179 ext. 272 Agency for Persons with Disabilities..........................813-233-4300 Community Care for Disabled Adults.......................813-337-5982 Florida Division of Blind Services..............................813-871-7190 Florida Relay Service Dial 7-1-1 or call.....................800-222-3448 TTY................................................................................. 800-955-8771 Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind.................................813-251-2407 SENIOR SERVICES United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay – Respite.........813-239-1179 Area Agency on Aging Elder Helpline.......................800-963-5337 Alzheimer’s Association...............................................813-684-1296 Community Care for the Elderly................................813-272-5250 Crimes Against the Elderly Unit.................................813-247-0548 Elder Care Locator........................................................800-677-1116 Good Samaritan & SCC - Ride Services....................813-633-6111 Senior Citizens Nutrition & Activities Program.......813-272-5250 Senior Home Improvement Program...................... 813- 232-3200 Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders................813-740-3888 TRANSPORTATION HARTline....................................................................... 813-254-4278 Sunshine Line................................................................813-272-7272 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Retired & Senior Volunteer Program.........................813-272-6956 Volunteer Center - United Way of Tampa Bay..........813-274-0999 VETERAN & MILITARY SERVICES Office of Veterans’ Affairs............................................813-975-2181 Military OneSource......................................................800-342-9647 National VA Call Center / 24 Hours...........................877-424-3838 The Name You Know. The Service You Trust. P.O Box 5082 • Sun City Center, FL 33571 CFC#1428556 (813) 641-9174 • Residential • Commercial • Backflow Certifications Serving the Hillsborough County & SouthShore communities for over 35 years. Sit back and enjoy the ride Freedom For You Concierge AboutUs Our Service Freedom For You Concierge was launched in 2022. Our goal is to offer elite customer service and competitive pricing for airport rides in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. We offer rides to the following airports: Tampa International Airport St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Orlando International Airport Freedom for you Concierge offers competitive pricing compared to ride share platforms and a relaxing ride experience to and from your airport destination. CALL TODAY FOR PRICING 813-516-2808 Fr eedomFor You C oncier ge Freedom For You ConCierge freedomforyouconcierge@gmail.com A RELAXING EXPERIENCE COMPETITIVE PRICING 813-516-2808 Michael Danzey Sit Back & Enjoy The Ride to Your Port! Tampa • Canaveral • Everglades • Miami Tampa Bay & Surrounding Airports Book Your Ride Today! ROB’S AUTO DETAILING WE COME TO YOU! 813-731-8634 Schedule and Purchase Online at robsautodetailing.com Established 2003 Licensed and Insured Gift Certificates Availlable GOLF CARTS AUTOS BOATS RVs MOTORCYCLES PRESSURE WASHING COUPON 10%OFF Military & Senior Discount ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
2025-2026 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 15 Our Sun Towers campus is powered by backup generators so you won’t be left in the dark During the storms, our residents enjoyed full air conditioning and all the amenities our community has to offer. Stop by today to reserve your apartment. Availability Limited! Don’t let Hurricane Season leave you without power. For a tour, call today! 813-634-3347 101 Trinity Lakes Drive • Sun City Center, FL 33573 SunTowersRetirement.com
16 The Observer News • Welcome Back Edition 2025-2026 Non-Emergency Local Hospitals SCC Emergency Squad HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NON-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS: www.HillsboroughCounty.org Health Department.....................................813-307-8000 Animal Safety & Enforcement...................813-744-5660 Emergency Management...........................813-272-6900 Fire / Medical...............................................813-272-5665 Poison Information Center........................800-222-1222 Want emergency alerts sent to your cell phone? Register online at www.HillsboroughCounty.org/ hcflalert to get emergency and informational alerts via voice, text or email messages on the devices you choose at home or work. Alerts include, but are not limited to, large-scale precautionary boil-water notices, road closures, severe weather alerts, hazardous incidents and wildfires. Need help finding the right county department? Call the Main Information Line................813-272-5900 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573 Non-Emergency Phone Number................................813-633-1411 7 days a week, including holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medical Emergencies Only........................................ 813-634-3800 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Fax................................................................................... 813-642-0541 HOSPITALS Brandon Regional Hospital....................813-681-5551 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 brandonhospital.com/ ER 24/7 - Riverview.......................................................... 12530 U.S. 301 S, Riverview St. Joseph’s Hospital-South.....................813-302-8000 6901 Simmons Loop, Riverview, FL 33578 baycare.org/sjhs HCA South Shore Hospital.....................813-634-3301 4016 Sun City Center Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573 southbayhospital.com/ YOU Need US. WE Need YOU. “When my wife Brenda, woke up in excruciating pain, I called the Squad for help. They were there so fast and were kind, professional and put my mind at ease. I can’t imagine our community without them.” Jerome L. We are FREE, because we are all volunteer. Please consider giving your time. Without you, our service and time in the community, may not last. Neighbors Helping Neighbors For more information, contact Chris McCann, Assistant Chief of HR at 813-434-4184 Profile in Compassion—Betsy McGhee “Several times the Squad came to help my husband. I knew that as soon as we got settled, I’d volunteer. I was always so impressed with the kindness and compassion the volunteers showed. It inspired me to sign up. When I first joined the Squad in 2018, I wasn’t sure where I would fit best. I started as an Emergency Medical Responder. The training was excellent and I felt like I could handle whatever situations we came to. Since then, I have served as a Van driver, Team Coordinator and I’m now Assistant Chief Financial Officer. The longer I’m here, the more amazed I become at all the Squad does in the community. I just hope we can continue serving for many more years. These people are my “Squad Family,” and my friends and I can’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t want to be here. Betsy McGhee works frequently with Cricket Fraser on the Wheelchair van. YOU Need US. WE Need YOU. “When my wife Brenda, woke up in excruciating pain, I called the Squad for help. They were there so fast and were kind, professional and put my mind at ease. I can’t imagine our community without them.” Jerome L. We are FREE, because we are all volunteer. Please consider giving your time. Without you, our service and time in the community, may not last. Neighbors Helping Neighbors For more information, contact Chris McCann, Assistant Chief of HR at 813-434-4184 Profile in Compassion—Betsy McGhee “Several times the Squad came to help my husband. I knew that as soon as we got settled, I’d volunteer. I was always so impressed with the kindness and compassion the volunteers showed. It inspired me to sign up. When I first joined the Squad in 2018, I wasn’t sure where I would fit best. I started as an Emergency Medical Responder. The training was excellent and I felt like I could handle whatever situations we came to. Since then, I have served as a Van driver, Team Coordinator and I’m now Assistant Chief Financial Officer. The longer I’m here, the more amazed I become at all the Squad does in the community. I just hope we can continue serving for many more years. These people are my “Squad Family,” and my friends and I can’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t want to be here. Betsy McGhee works frequently with Cricket Fraser on the Wheelchair van. YOU Need US. WE Need YOU. “Getting Beck to her appointments was a challenge. We were relieved and are so grateful that the Squad has a wheelchair service that will take her. They are kind and wonderful people that help others so much. I hope they will be able to continue their mission for a long time.” Jack & Beck Simrell We are FREE, because we are allͲvolunteer. Please consider giving your time. Without you, our service and time in the community, may not last. Neighbors Helping Neighbors For more information, contact Chris McCann, Assistant Chief of HR at 813Ͳ434Ͳ4184 Profiles in Compassion—Darbie Pfeiffer I first heard about the Emergency Squad when I started working in Sun City Center 8 years ago and thought it would be great to be involved. So last year, I finally did it. I went through the Emergency Medical Responder class and became a member of Team 4. Even though I’m still working full time as a realtor, I’m able to arrange my work schedule to accommodate a shift every eight days. Being a member of the Squad this last year has been an amazing experience in several ways. First of all, when someone has a medical emergency, the Squad responds with “professional compassion.” It’s such a great feeling to be able to help someone in need. Volunteering not only helps our residents, but it gives me a sense of meaning and sense of being a part of our community. Meeting other squad members, making new friends, and giving back to our community is a huge plus, too! YOU Need U WE Nee “Getting Bec was a challen and are so gr has a wheelc take her. The ful people th I hope they w their mission Beck Simrell We are FREE, because we are allͲv giving your time. Without you, our community, may not last. Neighbors Helpin Profiles in Compassion—Darbie Pfeiffer I first heard about the Emergency Squad when I started working in Sun City Center 8 years ago and thought it would be great to be involved. So last year, I finally did it. I went through the Emergency Medical Responder class and became a member of Team 4. Even though I’m still working full time as a realtor, I’m able to arrange my work schedule to accommodate a shift every eight days. YOU Need US. WE Need YOU. “Getting Beck to her appointments was a challenge. We were relieved and are so grateful that the Squad has a wheelchair service that will take her. They are kind and wonder-ful people that help others so much. I hope they will be able to continue their mission for a long time.” - Jack & Beck Simrell We are FREE, because we are all volunteer. Please consider giving your time. Without you, our service and time in the community, may not last. Neighbors Helping Neighbors For more information contact Chris McCann, Assistant Chief of HR at 813-434-4184 Profiles in Compassion—Darbie Pfeiffer I first heard about the Emergency Squad when I started working in Sun City Center 8 years ago and thought it would be great to be involved. So last year, I finally did it. I went through the Emergency Medical Responder class and became a member of Team 4. Even though I’m still working full time as a realtor, I’m able to arrange my work schedule to accommodate a shift every eight days. Being a member of the Squad this last year has been an amaz-ing experience in several ways. First of all, when someone has a medical emergency, the Squad responds with “professional compassion.” It’s such a great feeling to be able to help some-one in need. Volunteering not only helps our residents, but it gives me a sense of meaning and sense of being a part of our community. Meeting other squad members, making new friends, and giving back to our community is a huge plus, too!
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