Welcome to Nancy’s Bulletin Board! This Board connects us in real time with updates on events, activities, community resources and with your feedback.
At the bottom of the page please leave a positive comment, story, joke, pun, riddle or timely community news to post on the board. Resident art and photography has a place to be shared on this website’s “Show and Tell” board. Please email me your contribution at general_activity@scaclw.com and confirm that you want it published here.
To make a reservation on the calendar please email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or leave me a voicemail at 727-799-2734 with the type of event that you are planning and for whom, preferred date and room. I will review the calendar for availability. Once we confirm a reservation, I will direct you to complete the online Facility Request form or you may stop in the Community Service Office to pick up a paper Facility Request form to complete and submit in that office where I have a mail box.
If you are a new resident and have questions, please attend our Good Neighbor’s “Get Acquainted & Coffee” on the second Thursday of each month 8:30 – 11:00, September through May at the East Activity Center Auditorium. I will be available after the event at 11 am to answer your questions and or take you on a tour of the Activity Centers. A meeting by appointment in my office is also an option. Email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or give me a call at 799-2734.
Saturday Food Truck Nights scheduled for Summer/Fall CANCELLED
Summer Saturday Food Truck Nights, grab and go operation in the EAC front parking lot facing World Parkway Blvd East from 3 – 7:30 pm. Food Trucks may return this Winter 2026. Stay tuned.
Area Agency on Aging S.H.I.N.E. – Free Medicare Education at the libraries during the month of July 2026
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential
SHINE Counselors do not sell anything
SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
PINELLAS
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
Largo Public Library- Medicare 101 Wednesday, July 1st 12:00 Noon
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771. For more information, call 727-587-6715 ext. 2508
Pinellas Park Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, July 15th 11:00 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781. For more information, call 727-369-0669
Gulfport Public Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, July 15th, 1:00 p.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707. For more information, call 727-893-1073
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church – SMP Fraud Bingo Wednesday, July 22nd 11:00 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare Fraud questions at the Pleasant Valley Church 1700 Klosterman Road , FL 34683. For more information, call 727-336-3297
PASCO
SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
New Port Richey Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, July 2nd, 10:00 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10 a.m. at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652. For information, call 727-853-1279
New River Library-Medicare Basics Thursday, July 16th, 10:30 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the New River Library, 34043 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543. For information call 813-788-6375
Hugh Embry Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, July 23th 10:30 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St, Dade City, FL 33523. For information, call 352-567-3576
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.
SHINE Counselors do not sell anything.
SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.
SHINE Counselors do not sell anything.
For virtual sessions- sign up at www.floridashine.org
PINELLAS
Largo Public Library- Medicare 101 Wednesday, August 5th 12:00 Noon
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771. For more information, call 727-587-6715 ext. 2508
Pinellas Park Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, August 19th 11:00 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781. For more information, call 727-369-0669
Gulfport Public Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, August 19th, 1:00 p.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707. For more information, call 727-893-1073
PASCO
New Port Richey Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, August 6th , 10:00 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10 a.m. at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652. For information, call 727-853-1279
Hugh Embry Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, August 13th 10:30 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St, Dade City, FL 33523. For information, call 352-567-3576
New River Library-Medicare Basics Thursday, August 20th, 10:30 a.m.
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the New River Library, 34043 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543. For information call 813-788-6375
PSTA Travel Update
NEW: PSTA Snapper will now take you from home to locations within the Snapper North Clearwater zone, as well as Countryside Mall and downtown Clearwater for as little as $1.10. Visit Snapper for all the details, or call 727-540-1900, x0. The cost of these rides is 2x fare, but the senior fare still cuts that in half. Also, the senior half fare is now working in the app.
PSTA Bus Stops in our Community have been removed and replaced with a new rider option: Snapper on Demand in Clearwater and Safety Harbor.
Snapper is the New On-Demand Service by PSTA!
Join PSTA staff on February 17, 2026, at 1 pm in the East Activity Center Auditorium to learn how the Snapper can work for your trips.
There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by Q and A.
You’ll learn about:
- Snapper service area
- Service hours
- How to download the app
- How to register
- How to book a trip
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For more information about the Snapper service, visit us at PSTA.net or give us a call at 727 540-1900
Hours of Operation: Monday–Saturday, 7am–6pm – Book Your Ride
What is Snapper on Demand:
Snapper is an on-demand transportation option serving Safety Harbor and parts of Clearwater. The service is designed to help you connect to PSTA bus service, either as the first leg of your trip or the final leg of your trip between PSTA transfer centers at Park Street Terminal and Countryside Mall.
Will I be sharing a ride?
Possibly, yes. Snapper operates in smaller buses that seat multiple riders, so your ride may be grouped with other passengers headed to the same destination or somewhere nearby.
How much does it cost?
Snapper follows the same fare structure as PSTA buses. Most riders will pay $2.25; seniors, disabled passengers, and students pay $1.10 with proper ID.
How do I book Snapper. What info do I need to provide?
The easiest way to book a Snapper is visiting grouper.psta.net or downloading the Grouper app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You will only need to provide a mobile phone number, first name, and last name to sign up. You will need to provide your pick-up and drop off location addresses to request a ride. Credit card information is not required, but you may optionally enter a credit card if you want to pre-pay for your ride. Alternatively, you may call 727-540-1900 to request a ride over the phone with one of the customer service agents.
Can I use my UPASS ID, Veteran’s Pass, TD Pass or Flamingo Care Card/App to Ride Snapper?
Yes! All Snapper vehicles are equipped with the same Flamingo fare card readers as PSTA buses. When booking a Snapper, select “Cash” and present the driver with your UPASS ID or tap your Flamingo card when boarding.
Can I travel between two locations in the Clearwater and Safety Harbor Zones?
No, travel is only permitted between a zone and a transfer location. When riding from Safety Harbor, you can request a ride to Countryside Mall. When riding from Clearwater, you can request a ride either to Park Street terminal or Countryside Mall.
Where is the Pick-up/Drop off Location at Countryside Mall
You can request a Snapper pick up/drop off to any location within the mall.
HURRICANE TIPS
- Purchase a battery-operated radio and a supply of batteries.
- Purchase flashlights with batteries. Use caution when using candles.
- Get an ice chest. Stock up on a week’s worth of water, food that won’t spoil, pet supplies, toilet paper, purchase a battery-operated fan.
- Refill medical prescriptions.
- Go to an ATM or bank and get cash.
- Fill your vehicle with gas. Fill a lawn mower container with gas.
- Do you need a generator? Never operate a generator indoors.
- Recharge cell phone batteries and use only when necessary.
- If you are evacuating, tell people where you are evacuating to and leave you contact information.
- Bring lawn furniture and outdoor decorations indoors.
- Sign up for the RAVE alert system from OTOW.
- Community updates will be posted on otowclearwaterinfo.com,
OTOW-TV Channel 732 and the Box Office (otowboxoffice.com).
- Make sure you have a first-aid kit, including bandages, ointments.
- Make sure important documents are safely stored.
- Don’t forget rain gear, blankets and home entertainment.
Don’t panic, but you may not have internet service for days.
WHEN A STORM HAS PASSED
- Do not go outside and begin cleanup on your own. Let OTOW
employees remove limbs and all damage. There could be wires down.
- Traffic lights may be out. Stop at all intersections.