Memorial Day Edition

Remembering Why, Bear Trouble, and No More Hitting the Snooze

May 25, 2025

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From Friday’s Edition But Worth Repeating

Upon Us All

As you prep the boat, fire up the grill, or toss around a football in the backyard, take a moment to reflect on the reason this day exists. Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend—it’s a solemn tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price, laying down their lives in defense of our country.

We pause not just to honor the fallen, but to recognize a sobering truth: the cost of freedom rests upon us all. It's a legacy—not a burden—that we carry together. In gratitude. In remembrance. And in action.

Politics, by design, is divisive. That’s why we leave it out of this newsletter. So today, let’s not be Republicans or Democrats, black or white, ugly or handsome (but hey—if the mirror’s smiling at you, smile back).
Let’s just be Americans.

The Southshore Circle was created to bring our community closer together. For at least one day, let’s try to be worthy of the sacrifice so many gave for that very idea. Share a beer. Share a burger. Most of all—share a smile.

Things to do

What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week

Desoto Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast

Date: Sunday, May 25,2025

Time: 8 AM

All you can eat for $10, Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, homefries, grits, biscuit and gravy!

Sunday Afternoon Bingo

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 1 PM

Afternoon Bingo at the Salty Shamrock! $100’s in prize values and 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds benefit Dogs, Inc.

THEjoeSHOW

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 12 PM

Joe and Jed will be hanging out to kick off Summer at MetroLagoons Southshore Bay

Smakk Rocks The River’s Edge!

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 2 PM

Live Music! Come party with us as we’ll be rockin’ on the river.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 5 PM

Community Sweat lodge at Sundance Sanctuary. More prayer, less medicine. Come sing, pray & connect with your ancient self through the sacred non-traditional sweat lodge purification ceremony.

Opa! Martini Monday - ½ Price Martinis All Day!

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025

Time: 11 AM

Chase away the Monday blues at Acropolis Greek Taverna in Riverview!

Bearly Legal

🪓🐻 First it was the alligators. Then the snakes. Well bears, you’re next on the chopping block. Literally.

Florida’s wildlife has been in the hot seat lately, and the latest to feel the heat? Black bears. At this week’s FWC meeting in Ocala, Commissioners voted to move forward with plans that could reopen regulated bear hunting in Florida. If all goes through, the 2025–26 hunting season could be open season for Smokey and friends.

Ron Says Wake Up

If your teen was already dreaming of extra shut-eye thanks to those new school start times—bad news. That dream just hit the snooze button... permanently.

In a rare political U-turn, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation repealing the law that was set to delay middle and high school start times statewide. Translation? That plan to let students start later? It’s officially out the window.

AROUND TOWN

Southshore Spotlight

Every Tuesday night, Meet Me In The Street Ministry serves more than 125 hot meals to families in need across two SouthShore locations—no questions asked, just love and support. Founded with nothing more than five pizzas and a big heart, the ministry now runs weekly outreach, food drives, school supply giveaways, and even Christmas events that serve hundreds of local families.

Foodies Only

Great salsa. Killer fajitas. Even better prices.
Need we say more? Don’t sleep on this hidden gem—you’ll be glad you gave it a shot.

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.

Local Sports

The grind doesn’t stop when the temps go up—it levels up.
Summer training coming soon.

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.

Thank you to Shirley for these dazzling shots.

News or Events you’d like to share? Email us at: [email protected] 

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Until next time,

Keep It Local.

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