Please understand that our online system is new and custom built for our purposes. It is preloaded with property data from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s database.  We periodically load updates to address property sales and changes, loading all streets in SCC and KP based on the association’s published maps, which are not always complete or correct so we may encounter data that needs updating. Please let us know. We are doing the best we can with what we have and bear with us. Advise us of any issues via email to volunteering@savescc.org and will work to address any issues or concerns.

Hello Friends and Neighbors,

Hope this communique finds you well as we say goodbye to summer.

On a personal note, I’m happy to report that my shoulder surgery (reverse shoulder arthroplasty), following my terrible fall, is finally behind me and I am making a slow recovery and new progress.

On Saturday we will host our Second Saturday Open House

• When: Saturday, September 12th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Where: Armstrong & Heritage rooms (North Campus), 953 N Course Ln

• Details: Informational booths will be staffed for volunteer signups, resident authorizations, donations and Save SCC merchandise.

Upcoming Second Saturday Events

• Oct. 10 (hosted by Barbara Allen); Nov. 14 (hosted by Rick Johnson); Dec. 12 (hosted by Ellie Anderson).

Thankfully, through the generosity of some donors, we currently have a matching gift program that has been extended to Sept. 14. More information is below.

• Volunteer Fatigue: Our core leadership is stretching its limits. We urgently need folks with specialized skills—specifically paralegals, civil/hydrological engineers, and administrative managers. If you have these talents, we ask you urgently to step up. You can get started by joining us at a Second Saturday event or  emailing volunteering@savescc.org.

• Official County Recognition: We are expanding our “legal” reach through the certification of Save SCC as a Neighborhood Organization with Hillsborough CountyWe want to secure Certified Neighborhood Organization status with Hillsborough County to serve as the community’s official legal voice in public hearings. In order to do this, we need “signatures” from more than 50% of the homes in Sun City Center. To accomplish this, we are looking for “captains” to canvass their street(s) or local HOA. We have an easy sign-up form on our website (savescc.org). If you don’t have a computer or need help, please attend our upcoming Second Saturday open house from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Sept. 12, and our volunteers will get you signed up.

Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD or “SwiftMud”) Regulatory Battle & Flooding Risk

ClubLink has formally submitted a petition for wetland determination on the North Lakes Golf Course under SWFWMD Permit Application #941993. This shifts their effort from conceptual planning to active regulatory execution.

• Technical Criteria: SWFWMD environmental scientists will inspect the property to establish legal boundaries based on soil composition, hydraulic markers, wetland vegetation species, and historical surface water levels.

• Severe Flooding Risk: North Lakes functions as a critical natural stormwater basin. Replacing it with impervious surfaces will displace millions of gallons of runoff, posing a catastrophic flooding threat to adjacent neighborhoods.

• Our Stance: Save SCC is demanding that ClubLink be held to the absolute highest burden of proof under Florida law to demonstrate zero off-site impact.

Our Multi-Pronged Strategy

1. Regulatory Oversight: We are continuously monitoring SWFWMD and ClubLink, as we retain hydrogeological expert witnesses, and ensure strict statutory enforcement. If you have any expertise in these areas, or know someone who is, please contact us at getinvolved@savescc.org.

2. Proactive Legal Defense: We have vetted and retained specialized legal counsel for administrative hearings to challenge ClubLink in the future. (The budget is estimated to exceed $100,000). If we are to be successful, we need financial support. We hope you can step up in a big way!

3. More details on the open house are below.

Urgent Legal Defense Fund & $500+ Matching Challenge

• Matching Program (Extended thru Sept. 14): Several generous benefactors are match all donations of $500 or more dollar-for-dollar to double your financial impact. The match period is quickly drawing to a close on Sept 14 so make your tax deductible gift of $ 500. to double the impact, please. I know I’ve talked about donating several times already, but I can’t stress enough how important it is that we raise the funds to battle ClubLink and its partners. Without the funding, we will never make it across the finish line, and I know you don’t want to see our open spaces turned into housing sites.

• How to Donate: Visit our website to give online, join us on Second Saturday, or contact Treasurer John Newbury at 508-272-7130 or john.newbury@savescc.org.

Resident Authorization Drive & Volunteer Sign-Up

• Sign Your Authorization: As mentioned earlier, we are working toward being certified by Hillsborough County as a Neighborhood Organization. You can submit a Resident Representation Authorization form (online or paper), so Save SCC can officially speak on your behalf before county boards. Just go to Savescc.org.

• Join the Team: We need Neighborhood Captains (“Boots on the Ground”) for 100% street coverage, alongside engineers, paralegals and administrative staff.

• Contact: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Joan Diehl at 813-753-4347 or joan.diehl@savescc.org to get involved.

Please be sure to share this information with your friends and neighbors and make sure they also are signed up for our email blasts. It is imperative we keep everyone informed and engaged. We all must be evangelists for the preservation of our golf courses, open green spaces and community lifestyle.

Thanks for your support and cooperation. Together we can prevail!

Ellie Anderson

312-282-7337

Dear Sun City Center Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you to the nearly 240 residents who joined us for our August 8th Town Hall. Although we have made tremendous strides through volunteer dedication, we face a classic “David vs. Goliath” battle against deep-pocketed developers. To protect our community, we must rapidly expand our financial resources and volunteer base. Below is an updated briefing on our state of the organization, regulatory challenges, and critical action plan.

Important Personal Note & Health Update

Unfortunately, I recently made a big misstep – literally – and I suffered a severe fall. As part of my extended recovery, I am scheduled to undergo right shoulder replacement surgery today  (Aug. 31. Our team is sending out these Notes for me.) Because I’m right-hand dominant and currently managing heavy pain medication, my participation in Save SCC matters will be very limited for the immediate future, with initial recovery expected through December. It will be a long road.

During this time, changes have been made to keep our momentum going:

• External Community Relations: Save Sun City Center Vice President Rick Johnson will be the focal point for community member inquiries and issues. He can be reached at [847-648-6355] or at rick.johnson@savescc.org for any concerns you have while Ellie is unavailable. Rick is currently in Illinois, but he will get back to you as quickly as possible.

• Interim Leadership: Board member Barbara Allen is steering the organization while continuing to lead our highly crucial Zoning & Legal Team. Like Rick, Barbara is guiding our ship while she is currently out of town at her home in Massachusetts. However, Barb will be back in October to host our Second Saturday open house.

• Operations: Our amazing core of volunteer teams continue to manage day-to-day operations seamlessly.

• Gratitude: As I recover, I thank you all for your continued prayers and warm wishes. I also ask if you were thinking of sending cards or flowers, I would much rather you donate that money to Save SCC.

State of the Organization: Resourcing & Volunteer Needs

We are facing an urgent need for both financial capital and specialized skills to match developer pressure:

• The Budget Challenge: We are actively building out infrastructure, but we remain grossly under-resourced compared to ClubLink and 13th Floor Homes as we face mounting legal and engineering expenses. Thankfully, through the generosity of some donors, we currently have a matching gift program that has been extended to Sept. 14. More information is below.

• Volunteer Fatigue: Our core leadership is stretching its limits. We urgently need folks with specialized skills—specifically paralegals, civil/hydrological engineers, and administrative managers. If you have these talents, we ask you urgently to step up. You can get started by emailing getinvolved@savescc.org.

• Neighborhood Scale: We are expanding our “legal” reach through the creation of Save SCC as a Neighborhood Organization with Hillsborough County. More information is below. (See “Resident Authorization Drive”)

Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD or “SwiftMud”) Regulatory Battle & Flooding Risk

ClubLink has formally submitted a petition for wetland determination on the North Lakes Golf Course under SWFWMD Permit Application #941993. This shifts their effort from conceptual planning to active regulatory execution.

• Technical Criteria: SWFWMD environmental scientists will inspect the property to establish legal boundaries based on soil composition, hydraulic markers, wetland vegetation species, and historical surface water levels.

• Severe Flooding Risk: North Lakes functions as a critical natural stormwater basin. Replacing it with impervious surfaces will displace millions of gallons of runoff, posing a catastrophic flooding threat to adjacent neighborhoods.

• Our Stance: Save SCC is demanding that ClubLink be held to the absolute highest burden of proof under Florida law to demonstrate zero off-site impact.

Our Multi-Pronged Strategy

1. Regulatory Oversight: We are continuously monitoring SWFWMD and ClubLink, as we retain hydrogeological expert witnesses, and ensure strict statutory enforcement. If you have any expertise in these areas, or know someone who is, please contact us at getinvolved@savescc.org.

2. Proactive Legal Defense: We have vetted and retained specialized legal counsel for administrative hearings to challenge ClubLink in the future. (The budget is estimated to exceed $100,000). If we are to be successful, we need financial support. We hope you can step up in a big way!

3. Official County Recognition: We want to secure Certified Neighborhood Organization status with Hillsborough County to serve as the community’s official legal voice in public hearings. In order to do this, we need “signatures” from more than 50% of the homes in Sun City Center. To accomplish this, we are looking for “captains” to canvass their street or local HOA. We have an easy sign-up form on our website (savescc.org). If you don’t have a computer or need help, please attend our upcoming Second Saturday open house from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Sept. 12, and our volunteers will get you signed up. More details on the open hose are below.

Urgent Legal Defense Fund & $500+ Matching Challenge

• Matching Program (Extended thru Sept. 14): Local supporters will match all donations of $500 or more dollar-for-dollar to double your financial impact. I know I’ve talked about donating several times already, but I can’t stress enough how important it is that we raise the funds to battle ClubLink and its partners. Without the funding, we will never make it across the finish line, and I know you don’t want to see our open spaces turned into housing sites.

• How to Donate: Visit our website to give online, or contact Treasurer John Newberry at 508-272-7130 or john.newberry@savescc.org.

Resident Authorization Drive & Volunteer Sign-Up

• Sign Your Authorization: As mentioned earlier, we are working toward being certified by Hillsborough County as a Neighborhood Organization. You can submit a Resident Representation Authorization form (online or paper), so Save SCC can officially speak on your behalf before county boards.

• Join the Team: We need Neighborhood Captains (“Boots on the Ground”) for 100% street coverage, alongside engineers, paralegals and administrative staff.

• Contact: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Joan Diehl at 813-753-4347 or joan.diehl@savescc.org to get involved.

SAVE THE DATE:

Second Saturday Gathering

• When: Saturday, September 12th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Where: Armstrong & Heritage rooms (North Campus)

• Details: Informational booths will be staffed for volunteer signups, resident authorizations, donations and Save SCC merchandise.

Upcoming Second Saturday Events

• Oct. 10 (hosted by Barbara Allen); Nov. 14 (hosted by Rick Johnson); Dec. 12 (hosted by Ellie Anderson).

Neighbors, the threat is no longer theoretical. It is happening right now.

ClubLink, alongside Miami-based developer 13th Floor Homes, has officially filed a petition with the State of Florida – SouthWest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD, Permit Application Number 941993) for a Formal Determination of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Other Surface Waters regarding the North Lakes golf course.

This is the official first regulatory step toward residential development altering the natural flood basins that protect our homes. The soil testing and surveying we witnessed in March was the precursor to this filing. Because ClubLink is moving ahead, Save Sun City Center (Save SCC) must immediately shift into a higher gear.

We cannot fight this alone. To protect our community, every resident must step up.

Our 4 Immediate Calls to Action

1. Sign Up for Save SCC Email Blasts

As we enter this highly active phase, direct, timely, inexpensive communication is vital.  Email is the best option

• Already receiving our emails? You are all set.

• Not seeing them? Check your spam, or register directly at savescc.org/114-2/.

• Please help your less tech-savvy neighbors get signed up so no one is left in the dark.

2. Dig Deep & Donate Substantially

This fight spans complex regulatory, environmental, and legal fronts. We are currently vetting outside legal counsel to prepare for litigation. We estimate our legal and expert costs will easily exceed $100,000.

• Donate Online: Visit our secure portal at savescc.org.

• Donate by Mail: Checks payable to Save SCC can be sent to: PO Box 5410, Sun City Center, FL 33571-5410

• Donate in Person: Join us at our upcoming Second Saturday events (see details below).

• Major Gifts & Stock: For angel benefactors, stock transfers, trust gifts, or retirement distributions, please contact our Treasurer, John J. Newbury, directly at treasurer@savescc.org or 508-272-7130 for tax-efficient transfer guidance and instructions.

3. Become a Neighborhood Captain

To register as an official neighborhood group with Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations, we need authorization from over 50% of residents/households to act and speak on the community’s behalf. This  recognition by the County adds credibility to Save SCC  as “parties of interest” for the organization before government agencies and the courts.

This is a massive boots-on-the-street effort that requires local residents who know their neighborhood and neighbors to work with us. We’ll provide guidance and tools. You provide the knowledge of the local area and residents and we’ll get it done

We need one Captain for every POA, COA, HOA, and unassociated neighborhood within the CA.

(Note: We plan to coordinate with the Kings Point Master Board to expand our defined geographic area to include Kings Point once initial registration is secured).

• To volunteer as a Captain, email: getinvolved@savescc.org

4. Volunteer Your Time and Professional Skills

We have the strategy, but we desperately need human resources. We are actively seeking:

• Professionals: Land-use attorneys, paralegals, hydroengineers, professional engineers, environmentalists, WordPress developers, and Google Workspace admins.

• Organizers & Creatives: Volunteer coordinators, writers, social media managers, and digital curators.

• General Support: Standard computer/phone users and hands to perform essential administrative tasks.

• How to Sign Up: Email GetInvolved@SaveSCC.org with your name, phone number, address, HOA/POA, and background/skills, or join us in person at a Second Saturday event.

Why This Matters: The Environmental Danger

An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is the initial regulatory hurdle required before developers can move earth, dredge, or build roads.

If ClubLink alters the North Lakes landscape, millions of gallons of stormwater will be displaced. Because our existing homes sit on lower ground than the proposed construction, that water has nowhere to go but into our yards, garages, and living spaces. This development risks turning existing erosion issues into a flooding catastrophe for Cypress Creek, the Little Manatee watershed, and Tampa Bay.

 Document the Danger: If you observe or experience flooding in your immediate area, take photos and videos and send them to us. Overwhelming evidence is our best weapon with county regulators.

The Cautionary Tale: Tamarac, FL

Look at The Woodlands project in Tamarac, FL. ClubLink and 13th Floor Homes teamed up there in 2017. After a grueling seven-year battle, approval was secured and ClubLink successfully sold that golf course for $14 million in July 2024 to build 335 luxury homes with their partner 13th Floor Homes. They will not stop until they are defeated. If we do not fight back now, Sun City Center is next.

How Save SCC is Fighting Back Right Now

1. We are officially on record as parties of interest for application 941993 with SWFWMD.

2. We have formally requested a public hearing and full access to all filed documents.

3. We are demanding SWFWMD hold ClubLink to the absolute highest burden of proof under Florida law: demonstrating zero adverse offsite impacts.

Join Us: Save SCC Second Saturday Open Houses

Come by anytime between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to meet leadership, ask questions, or drop off donations. This is a casual, drop-in Q&A session with Ellie and our panel—not a rigid presentation.

Official Save SCC T-shirts, yard signs, and banners will be available for a minimum donation of $25.00.

2026 Second Saturday of the Month Event Schedule

Community Hall Address: 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Armstrong Room Address: 953 North Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Please Note: We will be filming and taking photographs at these events for promotional and publicity use. By entering, you consent to your likeness being used by Save SCC without compensation. Notices will also be posted at the entry doors.

What the Filing Literally Means

This petition is not a construction permit or approval to build. Instead, it is a formal request for environmental scientists from the SouthWest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to come out to the property and legally draw the boundary lines between “uplands” (dry buildable land) and “wetlands” or “surface waters” (ponds, lakes, marshy areas, and drainage basins).

The state experts will analyze three main factors to establish these lines:

• Vegetation: Checking for plants that only grow in saturated environments.

• Soil Type: Looking for hydric (wetland) soils.

• Hydrology: Examining historical aerial photos and physical evidence of water levels.

The Significance of the Move

For ClubLink and 13th Floor Homes, this filing represents the official transition from conceptual planning to active execution. The outcome dictates exactly how many homes – whether single family, villa or three-story building – could physically be accommodated on the land and how much money the project would be worth.

Defining the “Buildable Footprint”

Golf courses inherently contain vast networks of artificial water hazards, drainage ditches, and low-lying retention areas. The developer cannot know how many single-family homes they can pack onto the North Lakes property until the state officially rules on which areas are legally protected wetlands.

Preludes to the Real Permitting Battle

Once these lines are locked in, the developer’s engineers will use the map to apply for an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP). The ERP is the actual permit required to clear land, fill in certain ditches, redirect water, and construct roads or foundations.

The Red Flag for Neighbors: Golf course redevelopments in Florida often prompt intense pushback from local homeowners. Surrounding residents usually worry about losing green space, but the primary structural concern is stormwater management. Because old golf courses act as massive community drainage basins during heavy rains and hurricanes, altering the landward extent of these lakes can directly impact neighborhood flood risks.

This filing essentially signals that the developer is locking down the environmental playing field so they can officially request permission to break ground.

Please share this information with your neighbors and friends. We are trying to keep everyone informed and engaged. Feel free to post the flyer on your local bulletin board or share with your HOA or club.

Thank you for your continued resolve, generosity, support and community spirit.

Best regards,

Ellie Anderson

President – Save Sun City Center

312-282-7337 | president@savescc.org

Attachments: Clublink SwiftMd Permit      Call to Action