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Life Is Better On a Boat
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Life is Better On a Boat
Welcome to The Southshore Circle—where adding a boat improves everything... except your bank account.
In Today’s Edition:
Florida Man Approved
The weather’s heating up, the storms have passed (we hope), and it’s officially time to get outside and Florida like Florida Man—just, you know, without the arrest record.
This weekend—Friday, March 28th through Sunday, March 30th—WFLA and Armature Works are teaming up to host the 34th Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show in downtown Tampa.
🌊 Admission is free
☀️ The weather looks amazing
🚤 And who knows… maybe it’s time you bought a boat (or at least climbed on one and pretended).
This is a family-friendly event along the beautiful Hillsborough River. You can:
Tour boats that are actually floating
Browse the latest in fishing gear, boating accessories, outdoor gadgets, and apparel
Frolic in the Florida sunshine (highly recommended)
And enjoy food and drinks with a river view
If sushi is your thing, Zukku Sushi is a Circle favorite—top-tier rolls and Instagram-worthy presentation. Not into fish? No worries, there are plenty of other delicious options nearby that don’t swim.
With nearly 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, this event is basically the Super Bowl of outdoor living… just with more flip-flops and fewer commercials.
Even if you're not shopping for a boat, this is a great excuse to enjoy the weather, sip something cold by the water, and pretend you’re living your best yacht life.
Hope to see you there—sunblock optional, but strongly encouraged.
What You Need to Know About Lucy’s Law
If you spend time on the water, this one’s for you.
Florida lawmakers are pushing forward “Lucy’s Law,” named in honor of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, who tragically lost her life in a 2022 boating accident. The proposed legislation aims to make our waterways safer by tightening boating regulations—and yes, it could affect how you hit the water.
Here’s what’s on deck:
⚓ Mandatory Boater Safety Education
All boaters born after a certain date may be required to complete updated safety courses before operating a vessel—no more skipping the fine print.
🚨 Harsher Penalties for Recklessness
The law would increase consequences for boating under the influence and other dangerous behaviors, especially when injuries or fatalities occur.
📋 Stricter Licensing & Age Limits
Expect changes to who can drive a boat, and under what conditions. This could include mandatory adult supervision for younger boaters.
Why it matters for Southshore boaters:
We love our time on the water—whether it’s fishing, cruising, or just floating with a cold drink. But Lucy’s Law is a reminder that fun can turn tragic in a second. If passed, it’ll bring a new level of accountability and safety to Tampa Bay’s waterways.
We’ll keep you posted as the bill moves forward. In the meantime, consider brushing up on your boating safety—you know, before it becomes homework.
Stay safe and wave responsibly.
Change Is in The Air…and The Inbox
Heads Up, Circle Fam! 🌊
Over the next few issues, you might notice a few changes to the look and feel of the newsletter. Don’t panic—you haven’t drifted into unfamiliar waters. We’re just doing a little spring cleaning (minus the dust bunnies and existential dread).
We’re working on streamlining the content and making it easier to navigate, all while giving our branding a fresh coat of sunshine. The goal? A smoother, more consistent experience that gets you the local scoop faster—and with fewer scrolls.
So if things look a bit different, just know it’s still us… just slightly better dressed.
— The Southshore Circle Team
What’s washing up on the shore this week:
Support the Lady Indians Softball Team by purchasing a smoothie! Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 4:00 PM Location: 6170 Paseo Al Mar Blvd. Ste 102, Apollo Beach
Create your own unique jewelry dish and charm bracelet. Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:30 PM Location: 6186 N US Highway 41, Apollo Beach
Live Music and Prime Rib Night! Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:30 PM Location: 12350 US Hwy 301 S unit 108, Riverview
Knitting & Crochet Club meeting. Bring your current project and enjoy a night working together over a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate! Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM Location: 12350 US Hwy 301 S unit 108, Riverview
Live Music! Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: 10902 US-41, Gibsonton
Party the night away with great food, music, and drinks! Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:00 PM Location: 1112 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach
11th Annual Nautical Flea Market
Nautical Flea Market. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:30 AM Location: 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach
Tactical Fitness – Training Event “Stress Shoot” Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:30 AM Location: 2102 24th ST SE, Ruskin
Caffeine and Chrome - Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa
Warming Weather! Classic Cars! Pastries! Caffeine! Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00 AM Location: 351 30th Street NE, Ruskin
Rooted in Serentiy: A Nature Meditation Experience
Reconnect with nature and find inner peace at Rooted in Serenity, a unique meditation experience set on a tranquil private farm preserve. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11:00 AM Location: Wimauma (Must RSVP for Address)
A Night to Remember - Prom Night Celebration
If you never got to attend your Senior Prom or if you would just like to attend Prom with your Sweetie, now is your chance. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 5:00 PM Location: 9000 Honeywell rd, Gibsonton
Trivia Night with Faniel Pradel
Come join us as we make 2 teams to compete in our first fun trivia night. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6:30 PM Location: 12350 US Hwy 301 S unit 108, Riverview
Live Music. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: 6186 N US Highway 41, Apollo Beach
Enjoy an hour and half of easy paddling after dark on the Little Manatee River loop with your guide. Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: 4140 24th St SE, Ruskin
Food Trucks/Vendors/Games/Music/Italian Ice. Date & Time: Sunday, March 30, 2025, 1:00 PM Location: 7012 Sail View Ln, Apollo Beach
Come sing, pray & connect with your ancient self through the a sacred non-traditional sweat lodge purification ceremony. Date & Time: Sunday, March 30, 2025, 4:00 PM Location: 3303 Yellowknife Cir, Wimauma
The Rumor Mill:
WaWa Watch: Round 2? The US 41 & 19th Ave WaWa rumor is heating up again. Pipe dream or future coffee stop? We’ll keep an eye on it.
The Southshore Spotlight:
In search of local heroes. If you know any, drop us a line.
Foodies Only:
Service Industry Night at Apollo Pizza 🍕
This Saturday night, it’s your turn to be served! If you work in the service industry, flash your work ID, name tag, or even a grease-stained apron (just kidding, proof of employment required) and get 25% off your entire check.
You take care of everyone else all week—now let Apollo take care of you.
Local Sports:
Girls Flag Football
East Bay vs Gaither, Wednesday 3/35 @ 7:30 PM
Lennard vs Robinson, Thursday 3/27 @ 7:30 PM
Sumner vs Leto, Thursday 3/27 @ 7:30 PM
Riverview vs Bloomingdale, Thursday 3/27 @ 7:30 PM
Baseball
East Bay vs Spoto, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Riverview vs Lennard, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Sumner vs Bloomingdale, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
East Bay vs Sickles, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
Lennard vs Strawberry Crest, Saturday 3/29 @ 11 AM
Riverview vs Gaither, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
Sumner vs Blake, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
Softball
East Bay vs Plant, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Lennard vs Riverview, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Riverview vs Jefferson, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Sumner vs Bloomingdale, Thursday 3/27 @ 7 PM
Sumner vs Palmetto, Friday 3/28 @ 7 PM
East Bay vs Freedom, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
Lennard vs Armwood, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
Riverview vs Middleton, Saturday 3/29 @ 10 AM
We Know a Guy…or Gal:
Coming Soon!
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