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Emergency Prep and The Perfect Swing

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A Flood Of Information

With major flood discussions happening in Tampa next week, many of us in Southshore are asking the same thing: What is Hillsborough County doing to protect us? 🌊

The truth is, flooding isn’t just a “city” problem. From Ruskin to Riverview, Apollo Beach to Wimauma—we’ve all seen how one heavy storm can turn a street into a river and a backyard into a swamp.

Over the coming weeks, The Southshore Circle is going deeper.

We’ll be talking to:
🛠️ Roofers who know where leaks love to hide
🔧 Plumbers who understand how stormwater backs up
🏗️ Contractors who can spot weak spots before they fail
💧 Restoration experts who clean up after the damage is done
📋 And even insurance adjusters who know how to protect your home before a claim

Our mission is simple: make sure you're informed and prepared before the next big storm rolls in.

Because here in Southshore, staying dry starts with staying ahead. ☔
Stay tuned—and stay safe.

It’s Never Too Late To Be The Best You

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⛳ Swing Hard. Support Vets. Tell Your Boss It’s "Networking."

Look, I’ll be honest, I don’t really like golf. My friends are always trying to drag me out there like it’s some relaxing day of fun. Meanwhile, I’m sweating through my shirt, swinging at air, and arguing with a squirrel over my ball.

But this is one golf game I’m not playing in… and you probably should.

The Lightning Hero Grant Fall Golf Tournament is more than just a day on the green. It’s raising money for Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans, a group doing real work for the men and women who’ve served this country. We're talking housing, job support, and the kind of assistance that actually changes lives.

So if you’ve got a halfway decent swing or just a love for a good cause, this is your shot. Grab your clubs, your coworkers, or your best excuse to take the day off and support a program that supports the people who’ve supported all of us.

I may sit this one out, but if you're going, just know: your triple bogey might actually make a difference.

Register or find more Information below.

Southshore Story Time

The Fruit Beneath The Silence

Wimauma never got malls or marble statues. What it got was fields—miles of them. Tomatoes, oranges, strawberries… picked by hands no one remembered but everyone depended on. Migrant workers broke their backs while cities elsewhere played golf. Generations lived in trailers, patched roofs with duct tape, and made miracles out of school supplies from Dollar Tree. But while the state looked away, something powerful grew under the hot sun. Not crops, conviction.


Because Wimauma didn’t need attention to burn, it had its own fire.

Things to do

What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week

Pottery

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 5 PM

Introduction to Clay. No experience required.

5k Run/Walk

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM

Walk, Bike or Run. All ages welcome.

Trivia Night

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 7 PM

Test your knowledge, compete for prizes, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia and laughter with your team.

Mom & Me Paint Party

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Time: 3 PM

Join for a fun mystery paint class.

Luna & The Warriors

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Time: 7 PM

Rally your crew, bring your best rock vibes, and get ready for a night filled with high-energy tunes and good times.

Friday Night Flights & Fights Multi-Crew Training

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Time: 7 PM

Join the crew tonight!

AROUND TOWN

Southshore Spotlight

Searching for a Hero

Is there a community champion in your life? Someone who’s always stepping up, giving back, and making Southshore a better place? We’d love to meet them.

Nominate your local hero by emailing us at [email protected]

Foodies Only

Old Castle Restaurant serves authentic German food, live music, and cold draft beer.
A cozy Sun City spot for schnitzel, steins, and a good time.

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.
Check out our growing list of service pros—soon to be verified and proudly rocking the Southshore Circle Badge of Approval.

Featured Summer Camps & Training

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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