Sun City Center Community to Stand Ground Against ClubLink Development with Major Public Demonstration
SUN CITY CENTER, FL – Residents of Sun City Center and the SaveSCC community action group are gathering tomorrow for a high-visibility public event on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 8:15 am on La Jolla Avenue East of Pebble Beach Blvd behind the Security Patrol at the pond to the right. The event serves as a critical push to protect the community’s green spaces from proposed redevelopment by ClubLink and will be featured in an upcoming news story the evening of May 4th or 5th on ABC News Channel 28 with Keely McCormick about the community’s efforts to protect its seven golf courses from development by ClubLink and recreating only in the future.
1. General Conduct & Safety
Stay on the Sidewalk: Do NOT block the street or impede vehicle traffic. We must remain on the side walk and not the public right-of-way or ClubLink or CA land to stay compliant with our coordination with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
- Keep it Positive: This is a “pro-community” event. Be polite to passersby and motorists. If encountered by opposition, do not engage in arguments; simply refer them to a SaveSCC Board Member.
- Hydration: Please bring a beverage as it can be hot and we will be in the sun.
- Chair: Consider bringing a chair if you have difficulty standing. Safety first!
2. Parking: Parking will be challenging. Ride share as much as possible, walk, bike or use a golf cart. Car is last resort. Park along Pebble Beach. Off Pebble Beach at the North Course Ln and go left and North into the lot by Good Samaritans.
3. Role-Specific Instructions
Crowd Control & Monitoring Team:
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- Flow: Ensure there is always a clear walking path for non-event pedestrians on the sidewalk.
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- Safety: Monitor the edge of the road, especially near the La Jolla Ave intersections. Keep participants a safe distance from moving cars.
- Media Buffer:
Help maintain a “clear zone” around the film crew so they can move their equipment and get the shots they need without tripping over chairs or bags.
- Merchandise: “Save the Greens” merchandise will be available for a donation at 1006 La Jolla Ave from 8:00 am to 8:30 am.
The demonstration comes on the heels of major victories, including the successful advocacy to ensure golf course lands are protected from the “Live Local Act.” SaveSCC aims to reinforce the importance of the Greater Sun City Center Community Plan published by the Hillsborough County in September of 2009 and adopted as ordinance on November 18, 2010 which mandates these golf course lands remain open spaces for recreational use only. It was always the intention from the founding of this original Del Webb master planned community for active seniors that redefined retirement, that these courses remain for recreation, not development. And the community intends to hold the County accountable to make sure that community prevails in protecting their unique lifestyle and rights who were induced by the developers representations.
Event Highlights:
- Film Production in Progress: Camera crews will capture the demonstration highlighting the grassroots battle against corporate development.
- Interviews: SaveSCC leadership – Ellie Anderson, President and Spokesperson will to discuss the legal and environmental implications of ClubLink’s plans.
- Community Support: A donation hub will offer “Save Our Greens” advocacy efforts merchandise as a fund raiser.
- Visual Demonstration: Hundreds of residents are expected to line the sidewalks of La Jolla Avenue to showcase and support the unified front of the 20,000+ residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point advocating to protect the 1,138 acres of golf course land that ClubLink owns from development.
“This isn’t just about golf; it’s about the integrity of our community and the promises made to every homeowner here,” said Ellie Anderson. “We are inviting the press, the public and County to see firsthand the resolve of Sun City Center and Kings Point.”
WHAT:
SaveSCC Public PR Event & Film Shoot
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 8:15, interview and film at 8:30.
WHERE: La Jolla Avenue Sidewalk (East of Pebble Beach and by the first pond behind the Security Patrol)
WHO: SaveSCC Leadership, Residents, and Hillsborough County supporters.
About SaveSCC:SaveSCC is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the green spaces and recreational character and lifestyle of Sun City Center, Florida. Through legal action, community outreach, Zoning hearing participation, advocacy with the County and Commissioner and legislative advocacy, SaveSCC seeks protect to the community from any development on golf courses.
Ellie Anderson
312-282-7337