Community Services
Community Association Office
The Community Association provides many services oriented to its retired population. There are also many other services available within the Greater Sun City Center community area that are provided by private organizations, medical support groups and religious organizations. Most of the services available are offered at no cost; some require a nominal fee to offset expenses. This page provides an overview of the services offered in the community. Additional details, including persons to contact and phone numbers, can be found in the Membership Directory.
Communications ServicesCERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Consumer Services
Emergency Medical Services
Golf Cart Safety Services
Homeowner Association Services
Library Services
Membership Services
Minibus Transportation Services
Newcomer Hospitality Services
Security Services
Samaritan and SCC-Ride Services
Tax Aide
Other Services
TopCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Communication services include a newspaper, a telephone information line, an email information service, and this internet web site.
The newspaper, THE NEWS OF SUN CITY CENTER, is delivered to all homes each month. Copies are also made available in boxes at various locations in and near the community.
The CA News Line, accessed by dialing 633-8200, provides recorded announcements from any CA sponsored organization. Comments or questions regarding community items can also be left at this number.
The email information service provides official email messages from the CA Board containing results of Board meetings and timely notices to subscribers. CA members can subscribe by sending an email to the CA Board containing name, address, CA ID number, and phone number. Click: CA Board
This website will post general announcements for a limited time period . To request a posting, call or send an email to the CA Office. Click: CA Office
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
CERT in action
The Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is designed to complement professional Fire and Police organizations in disaster situations where uniformed fire, rescue, and medical services are overwhelmed. CERT self-activates in disaster situations. CERT training & direction is provided by Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue. SCC CERT is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation.
Membership in CERT is open to all CA Members. All CERTmembers must pass CERT training classes sponsored by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. There are no annual dues and participation is strictly voluntary.
The team meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Florida Room, Atrium Building. All interested CA Members are invited to attend the meetings.
CONSUMER SERVICES
Consumer services, offered by the Consumer Affairs Committee, is located in the CA Office. This service includes help in locating reliable businesses and individuals providing services under contract to our residents. Residents are urged to obtain three bids for work to be performed. A business registry is maintained to assist residents in selecting reliable businesses or individual contractors. The registry is available for review at the CA Office. Office space is made available for a States Attorney to be on site at regular intervals to provide advice and assistance to residents who may have been harmed by unscrupulous business practices and to offer advice to protect residents against scams.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency medical services are provided by an all-volunteer Emergency Squad supported by an annual donation from residents and local organizations. The Squad is equipped with four basic life support ambulance units and three wheelchair transport vehicles. The Squad serves Sun City Center, Kings Point, Lake Towers and Freedom Plaza.
The following services are provided within a 25-mile radius: emergency medical transportation, scheduled transport for non-mobile medical patients, evacuation during a community disaster for those medically or physically disabled, and loan of wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches. Two telephone numbers are available:
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND ACCIDENTS ONLY: 634-3800
OTHER SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION: 633-1411
There is no charge for services of the Emergency Squad. The Squad is routinely in need of volunteers. No experience is necessary. Training is provided in conjunction with Hillsborough County programs.
The Sun City Center Emergency Squad has been granted 501(c)3 charitable organization status by the Internal revenue Service; therefore, all contributions are tax deductible.
For more information on the Emergency Squad, please call the General Information number shown or visit mtheir website at www.scc-ems.us/
GOLF CART SERVICES
Unfortunately, Golf Cart Registration and Inspection was cancelled as of March, 2010 due to the resignation of the Commmittee Chairman Bill Dauber. Volunteers are being sought to assume the open roll as Chairman. For more information, please contact Gene McElroy with the Greater SCC Golf Cart Safety & Registration Committee.
Click: Golf Carts for additional information on the use of golf carts.
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION SERVICES
Sun City Center is comprised of many communities of homes that were built as subdivisions. Homeowners in these communities have formed Associations (referred to as Units) with bylaws and covenants defining acceptable practices and standards for maintaining property, making changes to property, architectural standards, landscaping standards, maintenance of common areas and similar items that are intended to assure property values are not compromised.
Each Homeowner Association Unit operates independently. Each year, homeowners elect residents within their own community to serve as directors of their association. The presidents, or appointed representatives, of each association gather on a monthly basis with the CA to exchange information. These meetings, which are posted on the CA Meetings Page, are chaired by a Director of the Community Association. Click Unit Presidents for a current listing of all Homeowner Association Unit Presidents.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Library patron cards are available to any age 55 or over resident of the Greater Sun City Center area. Computer access to the internet is available. The collection consists of approximately 22,000 items including books, paperbacks, magazines, financial publications, audio cassettes, video tapes, DVDs and CDs. In addition, items from the Hillsborough County Library system can be ordered, picked up, and returned to our library.
Funding comes primarily from the Community Association plus generous donations from residents, organizations, clubs, and the business and professional community. A large group of volunteers augments the small professional staff of the library.
For more detailed information on the library, click on the Library Page link.
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PMThursday 9 AM - 7 PM
Phone Number: 634-1315
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Membership services include the collection of annual dues, issuing picture badges and updates, and maintaining a Membership Directory with assistance from the Membership Directory Committee. The Directory provides a comprehensive description or listing of all facilities, services, support organizations, clubs, and other information of interest to members. Maps of the entire community are included. The Directory also includes the Articles of Incorporation and the current Bylaws of the Association. Yellow pages identify local area businesses and services available. Member names, street addresses, and telephone numbers are cross-listed for both Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. The Directory is updated and distributed to all members once each year.
MINIBUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Minibus is a volunteer service offering transportation to nearby shopping areas or to attend various entertainment and education attractions outside of SCC. The organization is managed by volunteers; driving and maintenance personnel are paid. A nominal fee is charged to cover expenses for the service. Regular shopping trips are scheduled weekly and special trips are scheduled monthly. Detailed schedules and fees can be obtained by calling the CA Office.
NEWCOMER HOSPITALITY SERVICES
The Newcomer Hospitality Program greets new residents, welcomes them to Sun City Center and introduces them to its many activities. Once each month a meeting is organized by representatives of the Hospitality Committee to cover the history and lifestyle of Sun City Center. The program has been successful in making new residents feel welcome in their new community.
SECURITY PATROL SERVICES
Services of Security Patrol are provided entirely by volunteers and are aimed primarily at deterring crime in Sun City Center. The Patrol operates five radio-equipped cars operating day and night throughout the community. Any suspicious activity is immediately reported to the local Hillsborough County Sheriff. Other services of the Patrol include helping to locate residents reported missing, providing local non-medical emergency transportation assistance, assisting with unwanted stray animal, lost animals, auto breakdowns, lost house keys and similar activities. A House Watch registry is maintained so that the Patrol can keep watch over the home of a resident who is known to be away.
The Security Patrol is supported by generous donations made by residents and local organizations during its annual fund drive. Volunteers are always welcome and will be trained to perform the duties required.
For more information on the Security Patrol, please call them at 642-2020 or visit their website at www.sccpatrol.org/
GOOD SAMARITAN AND SCC-RIDE SERVICES
Good Samaritan provides many support services needed by the residents of Greater Sun City Center. The primary services includes coordinating a list of residents needing Meals-On-Wheels, companion care to relieve care-givers for a short break to attend to personal business, providing information on County, State, and Federal programs for senior citizens, providing legal advice and counciling and services, Alzheimers support, bereavement support, and general transportation support services through its SCC-Ride program.
To request SCC-Ride transportation call 633-6111.
The Good Samaritan Fund has been granted 501(c)3 charitable organization status by the Internal Revenue Service; therefore, all contributions are tax deductible.
TAX AIDE SERVICES
Tax assistance services are provided by the SCC Tax Aide Club. Club members provide free services to prepare Federal Form 1040 tax returns for CA Members and low income families in the greater Sun City Center area. The primary focus is on the current tax year, on returns that can be e-filed (by computer), and on returns with less complex issues as time and circumstances allow.
Financial contributions to the work of the SCC Tax Aide Club are welcome and are fully tax deductible. For information on how to make a contribution, click HERE .
OTHER SERVICES
There are numerous support services offered to Sun City Center residents by many charitable and religious organizations in the community such as the Community Church College, Gardian Foundation, and the Interfaith Social Action Council. In addition, there are branches of National Service Clubs, such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Shriners, and other civic and social clubs that provide support and services. An alphabetical listing can be found at Clubs A - Z.
The Bloodmobile, sponsored by Florida Blood Services, visits the community on a monthly basis.