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The Dirty Side of Growth
Growing Pains, Hurricane Proof Your Garage, and Southshore Story Time
Featured Story
What Southshore's Boom Means for Our Sewage
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Everybody wants to move to Florida.” And if you’ve tried to get through a 4-way stop in Riverview during rush hour or order tacos in less than 40 minutes, you know it’s true.
Southshore is growing fast. New homes, new businesses, more people, more cars… and more you know what. We’re not just expanding, we’re flushing at record levels. And now, Hillsborough County’s wastewater system is officially running a 24/7 overnight shift just to keep up with the “demand.”
Things to do
What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week
Try Your Hand - Landscape WorkshopDate: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM Create the Landscape of your imagination | Your Name in Lights CampDate: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 9 AM Step into the spotlight and shine like a superstar. | Wet-up Soca AerobicsDate: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 7 PM Join for a thrilling dance fitness experience. |
Rockstar Lobster at SundanceDate: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 5 PM Lobster Lovers! Rockstar Lobster will be serving up some delicious Maine Lobster dishes. | Music BingoDate: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Get ready for an evening of melodies and memories at Talking Pint Bar & Bistro Music Bingo. All proceeds go to ECHO. | Letybo Launch EventDate: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Join us for snacks and beverages and a short presentation about Letybo neurotoxin. |
Hurricane Garage Prep
Florida homeowners know that hurricane season isn’t just a possibility-it’s a certainty. When the storms start brewing, every second counts, and preparation can make all the difference. One of the most overlooked areas during hurricane prep is the garage. It’s often a storage hub, a workspace, and even a safe zone during a storm. But without proper garage organization, it can quickly become a danger zone. To protect your home, vehicles, and loved ones, here are 7 must-follow organization tips to make your garage hurricane-ready this season.
Southshore Story Time
Ruskin’s Utopian Experiment
Part 4: Paradise Underground
Today, Ruskin is thriving again—but the questions remain. New developments rise over land once owned by dreamers. But the town’s heartbeat feels… unfamiliar. Like something ancient is still watching. A few residents report waking up with symbols carved into the trees outside their homes. Others swear they hear chanting in the early morning fog.
The utopia may have burned. But some fires refuse to go out.
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AROUND TOWN
Southshore Spotlight  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  Silver Ring Café serves classic pressed Cuban sandwiches and a variety of comfort food. | 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. |
Featured Summer Camps & Training
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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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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