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City Slickers, Southshore Philanthropy, and Food Reviews with the Honest Food Guy
Featured Story
It’s Inevitable. The Big City is Coming For Us
Change happens fast. Too fast. Or as Ernest Hemingway once said by way of John Green, “slowly, then all at once.”
I grew up in Brandon—Seffner, to be exact—and I remember watching orange groves turn into movie theaters and malls. Back then, the mall felt like a win. And the movie theater? It meant we didn’t have to trek all the way to Tampa or gamble on whatever B-movie was playing at the dollar cinema.
So no, not all change is bad. But after nearly 30 years in Southshore, I’m watching a familiar pattern unfold—and this time, I’m not sure we’re on the right track.
Things to do
What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week
Camp Extravaganza featuring Healthy KidsDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10 AM Join us for a FREE family event that will you get you and your kids so excited for a summer of fun | Let’s Grant Wishes Car ShowDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 11 AM Enjoy a family-friendly showcase of exciting vehicles and join our mission to fulfill the wishes of deserving children in our community. | Petting ZooDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 5 PM Pet friendly animals, enjoy hands-on interactions, and snap adorable photos. |
15th Annual Crawfish Festival!Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 11 AM Fresh crawfish straight from the Bayou, gumbo, étouffée, dirty rice, local craft beers & domestic, live music from “Tommy Roxx,” vendors, and a children’s area at this free, dog friendly event | Sister Talk LiveDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 12 PM Sis, join us for a time of honest and transparency to remind you that "You are NOT damaged goods". | 9th Annual Master’s SeminarDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 5 PM Learn a variety of practical self-defense with the collaboration of the Master's! |
From Land to Legacy
In a moment that officially qualifies as a really big deal, Hillsborough Community College just received a $1 million gift—the largest in the school’s history—to build the Pop and Glenn Dickman Family Workforce Education Building right here at the SouthShore Campus.
The donation comes from Danita Dickman and her family foundation, who have a long track record of doing big things for our community. (These are the same Dickmans who literally donated the land the campus sits on. Yep—that ground you’re standing on? Dickman turf.)
AROUND TOWN
Southshore Spotlight  Selah Freedom is a nonprofit working to end sex trafficking and support survivors—right here in Southshore and across Hillsborough County. They offer safe housing, education, and prevention programs while partnering with local schools and law enforcement to stop trafficking before it starts. | Foodies Only  Now every Friday we’ll feature Food Reviews by The Honest Food Guy. You can check out his review of Pomodoro Pizza in the video below. | We Know a Guy…or Girl  We’re adding new contacts daily and working on building a preferred list of trusted service providers we can confidently recommend. |
Local Sports
School’s almost out—but the hustle doesn’t stop.
Keep an eye out for summer tryouts, training camps, and local spots to get in some off-season reps.
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Until next time,
Keeping it Local.
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