By Melody Jameson
melody@observernews.net

SUN CITY CENTER - Senior singles, no less than any other segment of society, enjoy convivial company.

In fact, no matter what the children may prefer to think, generally healthy and involved mature adults today do not automatically forsake companionship - or cuddling – upon reaching the big 6-0 or the big 7-0 or the big 8-0.
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Top Stories
New Artists, New Works Highlight 2008 Art Tour
By Melody Jameson
melody@observernews.net

Art in oils, art in silk, art in jewelry, art by the yard – it’s all on tap Sunday during the third annual SouthShore Art Frolic.
And just when the several senses are reeling from the sights, textures and tastes, the event will be capped with a relaxing, free afternoon concert presented by the Florida Orchestra.

Oct 9, 2008 - 9:36:27 AM

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Shop’s Volunteers Listen as Well as Sell
By Penny Fletcher
penny@observernews.net

SUN CITY CENTER - Last week I found a store that wasn’t out to sell me anything.
It was different being in a store where people were encouraged to come in just to look around even if they didn’t intend to buy.
“All of us are volunteers with a heart for caring for people,” said Linda Graham. “Sometimes, people come in just to talk- maybe unburden themselves by discussing a problem with one of the volunteers. We’re here for everybody whether we sell them anything or not.”

Oct 9, 2008 - 9:27:03 AM

You, Me and Business
You, Me and Business Oct. 9, 2008

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:19:54 AM

Savvy Senior
Flu Shots: Facts and Fiction

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:19:06 AM

View From the Road
Great service and competitive prices

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:17:38 AM

Saturation Point
Leave No Trace

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:15:04 AM

Positive Talk
Telling the Truth and Lying Both Have Consequences

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:12:51 AM

Fishtales
Our Mangroves are Protected

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:09:51 AM

Obituaries
Obituaries Oct. 9, 2008

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:07:32 AM

In Uniform
In Uniform Oct. 9, 2008 Juan Gonzalez, Brandy Hager, Rashawd Jacobs, John Kendrick

Oct 9, 2008 - 10:02:58 AM

Business
Business Oct.9,2008 Prudential WCI, Cotter Fianancial

Oct 9, 2008 - 9:53:27 AM

Community News
Where in South Hillsborough Oct. 9, 2008

Oct 9, 2008 - 9:51:24 AM

Over Coffee
A Different Kind of Intergenerational Town

Oct 9, 2008 - 9:46:14 AM

You, Me and Business
You, Me and Business Oct. 2, 2008

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:19:40 AM

Savvy Senior
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Social Security and Medicare

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:18:33 AM

View From the Road
Moving Back to Hillsborough Co.

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:17:22 AM

Saturation Point
Long-Horned Grasshopper

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:15:30 AM

Positive Talk
Opportunity—Some Thoughts

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:11:01 AM

Fishtales
Redfish Are Back in the Swim

Oct 2, 2008 - 11:04:26 AM

Business
Business Oct.2,2008 South Bay Hospital, EN VOGUE, Brandon Regional Hospital

Oct 2, 2008 - 10:49:45 AM

Community News
Where in South Hillsborough October 2, 2008

Oct 2, 2008 - 10:46:44 AM

Over Coffee
National Group Seeks to Form South County Chapter

Oct 2, 2008 - 10:42:02 AM

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Grassroots Campaign Underway to Continue ELAPP
By Melody Jameson
melody@observernews.net

There’s a certain upside to the current downturn in real estate values.
It’s more a buyer’s market than a seller’s – and that’s as true in acquiring land for environmental preservation as it is in purchasing a home for private use or a commercial site for profit-making business. 

Oct 2, 2008 - 10:35:32 AM

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Residents Create a Linear Park at their Gateway
By Melody Jameson
melody@observernews.net

SUN CITY CENTER - Bounded by a sprawling golf course on one side and a curving lake on another, the Azalea Trace neighborhood at the far north end of this community had a lot going for it.

Oct 2, 2008 - 10:31:04 AM