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What’s In Your Garage?

Brought to you by Square One Garage Solutions

Let’s be real, your garage was supposed to be a clean, functional space. A home for your car, maybe a few tools, and those Christmas inflatables you swear you'll use next year.

But somewhere along the way, it became a black hole of “just put it in the garage,” where items go to be forgotten. If you’ve got to do a 3-point turn just to squeeze past the ladder, this one’s for you.

We asked Southshore:
What’s the #1 thing you keep in your garage (besides your car — if it still fits)?

🗳️ Vote below:

🧯 When Garages Go From Cluttered to Catastrophic

We’re not just talking about inconvenience. A messy garage can lead to real safety, health, and financial consequences, especially here in Southshore where storm season is no joke.

Luckily, we’ve got a locally owned partner who knows exactly how to fix it, more on them in a second.

🔥 FIRE HAZARDS

Over 6,600 garage fires happen every year in the U.S., causing hundreds of millions in damage.

Why it happens: Garages are stuffed with flammable materials, gas cans, old paint, oily rags, often piled next to each other in cardboard boxes.

How Square One helps:
They install ventilated, fire-resistant cabinets to safely store hazardous materials and keep them secured. No more flammable junk next to your water heater.

🌀 STORM SEASON DANGER

Florida homeowners are 4x more likely to suffer storm-related garage damage due to flooding and wind.

Why it happens: Flood water seeps in. Tools rust. Stored items get ruined. And unsecured objects can become dangerous projectiles.

How Square One helps:
They design with Florida weather in mind — wall-mounted systems, overhead storage, and elevated platforms protect your valuables and keep your space safer when storms roll in.

🐀 PEST INFESTATION

37% of homeowners report rodent or insect activity in their garage.

Why it happens: Dark corners. Cardboard boxes. Forgotten snacks. All of it screams “open house” to pests.

How Square One helps:
By replacing boxes with sealed, elevated storage and streamlining layout, Square One cuts off hiding places and food sources. It's storage that even the rats can’t get into.

😷 MOLD & AIR QUALITY

The EPA estimates mold is present in up to 50% of homes, often in the garage due to heat and poor airflow.

Why it happens: High humidity + poor ventilation + paper products = a mold breeding ground.

How Square One helps:
They use moisture-resistant surfaces, breathable layouts, and epoxy flooring to combat Florida’s humidity head-on, protecting your stuff and your lungs.

🛠️ Who’s Behind the Fix?

Enter Square One Garage Solutions, a locally owned Southshore business that lives here, spends here, and supports the community they work in.

They specialize in creating garages that actually work for you, not against you. That means custom slat walls, racks, cabinets, epoxy floors, and smart layouts that give you space, safety, and sanity back.

No cookie-cutter jobs. No duct tape DIY. Just real solutions from real Southshore residents who know exactly what your garage is up against, because they live here too.

💡 Ready to Reclaim Your Garage?

It’s not just a garage. It’s your workshop, your gym, your overflow storage, your storm buffer, and maybe even your sanctuary.

So here’s your move:
👉 Book a free 3D design consultation and estimate with Square One Garage Solutions.

They’ll show you exactly what your garage could look like, tailored to your space, your needs, and your budget. No pressure. No clutter. Just a plan.

📍 Locally owned. Community trusted.

Click here to

Schedule Your Design Consultation Today!

Party Time at The Street Light

Down in Riverview, one couple decided to celebrate something truly special: a broken streetlight that’s been out for a full year. That’s right. Twelve months of complete darkness. Most people would file a complaint and hope for the best, but these two threw it a birthday party. Balloons. Cake. Possibly the most meaningful rendition of “Happy Birthday” ever sung to a metal pole.

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Part Four

The Alafia Remembers

Today, Bell Creek flows quietly again, but no one swims there. Hikers avoid the bend. Park rangers say their radios cut out near that spot, always the same 30-foot stretch. And locals say the water glows again sometimes. Only briefly. Just enough to show a reflection… that isn’t yours.

If you ever hear your name echo across the water, don’t look back. That’s how it finds you.

Removing The Red Tape

So here’s the scoop: Governor DeSantis just signed a new hurricane recovery law (SB 180) that basically tells local governments to sit this one out when it comes to land use after a storm.

Translation? If a hurricane rolls through Southshore, and we’re in the disaster zone, local officials can’t block or delay your efforts to rebuild, not for a whole year. No red tape. No new zoning rules. No "we're reviewing your permit" emails that last longer than the storm itself.

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Show Us Your Southshore

We know Southshore is full of great views, great people, and the occasional photo-worthy moment (yes, even the rogue peacock sightings).

Send us your best shots from around the community—whether it’s a stunning sunset, a favorite local hangout, or just something that screams “Southshore life.”

We’ll feature our favorites in upcoming editions of the Circle!
Email your pics to [email protected] and show off your slice of Southshore.

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Until next time,

Keep It Local.