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An Eye on Weather
Spooky Season, Storm Watchers, and New Traffic Patterns in Riverview
Southshore, we’re going full-scale Halloween all month.
Follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss a thing. We’ve got scary stories, the best places to get a good scream, and plenty of local haunts to explore. This is Southshore Circle’s favorite month, and we want you to celebrate with us. Stay tuned for contests, giveaways, and the very best our spooky little corner has to offer.
Featured Story
Ruskin’s Always Watching
When storms start scambling in the gulf, Ruskin keeps watch and makes sure they get the word out. Our National Weather Service office sits right here, glued to the radar so we don’t have to, firing off warnings fast enough to beat the first fat raindrops. It feels local because it is.
Instead of a countywide “everyone panic,” you’ll get storm-based polygons that ping your phone only when your slice of Southshore is in the path. You’ll see the crawl on TV, get the push in your weather app, and if you like extra credit, you can even listen on a weather radio or take a free SKYWARN spotter class.
Southshore translation. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts on, pick a favorite app, know your safe room, and bring the patio cushions inside before they try to visit the neighbors. When that polygon hugs your block, move first and ask questions later. Our weather nerds are our neighbors, which is why we hear it first, then hear the thunder.
A Little Local Theater
A little down the road in Plant City, but worth the drive. Parlor Story is a 1947 Broadway play by William McCleery, a former newspaper reporter who later taught at Princeton. Set in a small university town, it follows a retired reporter turned journalism professor at a moral crossroads: take a promotion that compromises his values or stand up for what’s right to protect the next generation of writers. It’s a lesser-known gem, and this production leans into that discovery with rich, challenging roles the cast loves.
We should all support the arts as much as we can. These aren’t just performances, they’re reflections of life that remind us what humanity truly means. The arts fuel the passion, curiosity, and innovation that push our civilization forward.
Rising Phoenix Bookkeeping Solutions
Rising Phoenix helps small businesses get clear, reliable books and real insights you can act on. From monthly bookkeeping and payroll to financial reporting, sales tax, and year-end support, you’ll get tailored solutions and a partner who explains the numbers in plain English.
Southshore Story Time
Southshore After Dark
Part 1: Wind in The Mangroves
On a windy fall evening when the traffic slows and the old folks turn in for bed, the Alafia River comes to life. Lonely voices drift down the current, and locals know to lock their doors.
They say it’s the ghosts of Toby and Lisa Shuttles, visitors that went missing one night on the river and were never heard from again. On the run from authorities in Nevada after a string of robberies, the two lovers made their last stand on the muddy banks before plunging into the murky waters and vanishing forever.
If the rumors are true, the Shuttles left a trail of destruction in their wake, starting at the Red Rock Casino.
Things to do
What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week
Monday Group RunDate: Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM 5k Run or Walk | Xscape Secret CinemaDate: Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 7 PM See a brand-new movie before its official release date for just $5 per ticket. | Beginners Salsa 4 - Week Group ClassesDate: Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Beginner Salsa 4-Week Group Classes. |
Plant Your Plate - UF/IFAS ProgramDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM In-person demonstration that will allow you to get your hands dirty and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. | Pursuing Boldness: A Teen Confidence Workshop SeriesDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM Designed to help teens discover their voice, challenge self-doubt, and boldly step into who they’re becoming. | Witchy Woman Paint PartyDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 7 PM Witchy Woman Paint Party |
Symmes Shuffle: 301 Traffic Slides East
Heads up, Riverview. US 301 at Symmes Road is getting a new traffic pattern this week, so plan a few extra minutes and bring your nicest patience. Traffic shifts to the east side of 301 through the Symmes intersection, with two lanes each way between Berner Lane and Avian Forrest Drive. Driveways and side streets stay open, but expect delays for about two months while crews rebuild the west side in concrete.
This is part of a bigger intersection overhaul that kicked off in mid-September and runs into early 2027. Treat the orange barrels like your in-laws. Give them space, and everyone gets home happier. We’ll keep you posted, but for now, budget the time and save the left-lane heroics for another day.
Southshore Spotlight
There’s still time to be part of something good. ECHO’s Empower Breakfast gathers neighbors, business leaders, and community champions for a fast, focused morning that fuels emergency food, clothing, and life-stabilizing programs in Brandon and Riverview. When: Wednesday, October 15, check-in 7:30–8:00 a.m., breakfast 8:00–9:00 a.m. Where: The Regent, 6437 Watson Rd., Riverview.
Nominate your local hero by emailing us at [email protected]
We Know a Guy…or Girl
Need a painter? A plumber? Someone brave enough to tackle that lightbulb orbiting 30 feet above your living room? We’ve got you. And the best part, they’re all right here in our community.
Interested in joining the list? Shoot us an email to [email protected]
“Keep it Local!”
Foodies Only
Marcos Pizza
🍁 Fall into flavor with Marco’s Pizza. Pepperoni, cheesy bread, warm vibes. Order now and get cozy. 🍕
If you’ve got a restaurant, food truck, or even a lemonade stand, it could be featured here. Email us at [email protected]
Local Sports
Football
Lennard vs Parrish Community, Friday 10/17 @7:30 PM - Away
East Bay vs Tampa Bay Tech, Friday 10/10 @ 7:30 PM - Away
Sumner vs Hillsborough, Friday 10/10 @7:30 PM - Away
Riverview vs Bartow, Friday 10/10, @ 7:30 PM - Away
Spoto vs Leto, Friday 10/10, @7:30 PM - Home
News or Events you’d like to share? Email us at: [email protected]
“It’s The Southshore Circle-because staying informed shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.”
Until next time,
Keep It Local.
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