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• Spring Bling Giveaway Reminder

• Medical Minute with Wellness Vitalized

• Southshore’s Real on Real Estate

• Mosquito Problems

• The Rays Debate Continues

Spring Bling Ends Tonight

Wrapping up our April $1,000 Giveaway!

Alright, Southshore, this is it. The final announcement. Tonight at midnight, Spring Bling closes.

One lucky reader is walking away with $500 in Visa gift cards, $100 to NBS Esthetics, $100 to SDS Auto Detailing, and $300 in gift cards to The Healthy Spot, Finns, Circles, Pita Kebob, Eggs Up Grill, Marcos Pizza, Tiki Docks, Ybor Grille, Waves, Sunset Bar & Grill, E Sushi, and American Honey.

The winner will be announced on April 20, so stay tuned. And don’t get too comfortable… our next big giveaway is right around the corner.

Keep it local, Southshore.

Medical Minute with Wellness Vitalized

7 Types of Magnesium: Why One Supplement Doesn’t Fit All

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that supports sleep, energy, muscle function, and stress balance. However, many people don’t realize there are different types of magnesium, and each one serves a unique purpose.

What Is Magnesium?

Magnesium is a micronutrient involved in over 300 processes in the body, including:

• Nervous system regulation

• Muscle function

• Energy production

• Blood sugar balance

• Sleep and relaxation

Low levels can contribute to fatigue, poor sleep, and increased stress.

Why the Type Matters

Different forms of magnesium are absorbed differently and target specific areas of the body. Choosing the right one can improve results.

7 Types of Magnesium and Their Benefits

1. Magnesium Glycinate
Supports relaxation, stress reduction, and sleep quality.

2. Magnesium Citrate
Helps with digestion and occasional constipation.

3. Magnesium Threonate
Supports brain health, memory, and focus.

4. Magnesium Malate
Promotes energy production and reduces muscle fatigue.

5. Magnesium Oxide
Commonly used for short-term digestive support, but less absorbed.

6. Magnesium Taurate
Supports heart health and healthy blood pressure.

7. Magnesium L-Threonate
Supports cognitive function and sleep regulation.

Signs You May Need Magnesium

• Trouble sleeping

• Muscle cramps or tension

• Low energy

• Anxiety or stress

• Constipation

Why Quality Matters

Many over-the-counter supplements are poorly absorbed or contain fillers.
Medical-grade supplements are formulated for better absorption, purity, and effectiveness, allowing your body to truly benefit.

Your Health, Elevated

Magnesium can be a simple but powerful way to support your overall health—when you’re using the right type.

Ready to Start?

👉 Explore our Fullscript store for high-quality, medical-grade magnesium:
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If you’re unsure which type is best for you, we can guide you based on your symptoms and health goals.

Fun Fact: Magnesium + Vitamin D

Taking vitamin D without enough magnesium is like hiring a delivery driver with no GPS.

Magnesium is required to activate vitamin D and helps guide calcium to where it belongs, your bones. Without it, calcium can end up in soft tissues (arteries) instead.

Moral of the story: if you’re taking vitamin D, don’t forget magnesium, it keeps everything going to the right place.

Featured Story

The Real State of Real Estate

Home prices steady, and inventory shifts create mixed market conditions across Florida

Housing seems to be a constant topic for debate in Southshore, and why not? You’ve gotta live somewhere. But depending on who you ask, it’s a tale of two cities, with either the sellers seeing prices north of a body part per square foot or buyers negotiating closing costs, credits, and maybe even a Swedish massage with a sale price well under asking. Of course, the line towed by many realtors is it’s always the right time to buy, but the nuances of real estate reject the one-size-fits-all idea.

Sure, there are great deals out there. Guess what, there are horrible deals as well. And while they aren’t making any more dirt, the right time to buy depends entirely on your individual situation and more importantly, what a house is to you.

When you zoom out and look at what’s happening across Florida, the market feels a lot less extreme than the stories being told. Prices aren’t crashing. They’re not skyrocketing either. They’re leveling. The median home price is sitting just over $400,000, barely up year over year. That’s not a boom or a bust. It’s a market catching its breath.

Homes are also taking longer to sell, now averaging around 80 days on market. That’s a big shift from when homes were disappearing almost overnight. And that’s where the split feeling comes from. Some sellers are still pricing like it’s a hot market. Others are adjusting and making deals.

So both things are true at the same time. One house sells in a weekend. Another sits for months. One buyer pays over asking. Another negotiates thousands off. Same market. Different outcomes. And that’s really the point.

Real estate isn’t about timing the market. It’s about timing your life. If you’re stretching to chase a “deal,” it’s probably not one. If you’re waiting for a crash, you might be waiting a while. But if you’re buying something that fits your life and your finances, the noise matters a lot less.

Because at the end of the day, a house isn’t just an investment. It’s where your life happens.

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What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week

Your Weekly What in the World

Mosquitoes Aren’t Guessing… They’re Hunting You

If you live in Florida, you already know mosquitoes are a problem. But what you probably don’t realize is this… they’re not just flying around hoping to get lucky. They’re targeting you.

New research tracking millions of mosquito flight paths shows they’re far more calculated than we thought. They don’t rely on just one signal. They combine multiple things at the same time to find you.

Carbon dioxide from your breath. Your body heat and scent. Even what you’re wearing, especially darker colors.

On their own, those signals don’t do much. But when mosquitoes detect more than one at once, they start circling you, closing in until they land.

And if you’ve ever felt like they go straight for your head, you’re not imagining it. That area gives off a steady stream of carbon dioxide and stands out visually, making it an easy target.

Now put that into a Florida setting. Heat, humidity, standing water, and long summers create the perfect environment for mosquitoes to thrive. Which means you’re not just dealing with more mosquitoes. You’re dealing with better ones.

The upside is this kind of research could lead to smarter traps and better ways to keep them away. But for now, it explains a lot. So next time you step outside and feel like they’re only going after you… You might be right.

⏳ It’s Tax Day… but let’s take a breath for a second.

If you’re feeling behind or rushed, you’re not out of options. And you don’t need to make a panic decision.

Here’s what actually matters today:
✔️ File your return if you’re ready
✔️ Request an extension to give yourself time to file properly
✔️ Pay what you can to reduce penalties and interest
✔️ Put a plan in place if you owe more than expected

The biggest mistake we see? Rushing through just to “get it done” and missing opportunities… or creating bigger problems later.

This is where strategy matters.

At Rae’s Accounting, we help you step back, make the right move for your situation, and move forward with a plan… not stress.

Clarity. Strategy. Confidence.

📞 (813) 540-1040

The Rays Are Still Making Waves

June deadline looms as Rays seek agreement on $2.3B Tampa stadium project

The Tampa Bay Rays stadium saga is picking up speed.

In the latest update, the team is pushing Hillsborough County and Tampa leaders to finalize a financial agreement for a new stadium by early June. The proposed ballpark, planned for the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus, is part of a roughly $2.3 billion project with a target opening in 2029.

The biggest hurdle remains funding.

The Rays are asking for about $1 billion in public support, with the rest covered by the team. Proposed funding sources include tourism taxes and other local revenues, ideas that are already sparking debate among officials and residents.

Supporters say the project could bring significant economic impact and help keep the Rays in the region long term. Critics question the size of the public investment and whether those dollars could be better spent elsewhere.

County leaders are now reviewing the proposal and weighing next steps, with time becoming a factor as the June deadline approaches.

After years of back and forth, this may be one of the most pivotal moments yet in the effort to bring a new stadium to Tampa Bay.

Southshore Spotlight

OUR LADY’S PANTRY

If you’re looking for a way to make a real impact right here in Southshore, Our Lady’s Pantry is doing exactly that.

Run entirely by volunteers, this local nonprofit provides free food to families across Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Riverview, Wimauma, and beyond, helping ensure no one in our community goes hungry.

Whether you’re in need, looking to donate, or just want to give back, there’s always a way to help. And around here, that kind of work doesn’t go unnoticed.

Nominate your local hero by emailing us at [email protected]

We Know a Guy…or Girl

Southshore Services

Need a painter? A plumber? Someone brave enough to tackle that lightbulb orbiting 30 feet above your living room? We’ve got you. And the best part, they’re all right here in our community.

Interested in joining the list? Shoot us an email to [email protected]

“Keep it Local!”

Foodies Only

EGGS UP GRILL

If you’ve got a restaurant, food truck, or even a lemonade stand, it could be featured here. Email us at [email protected]

Local Sports

Our area high schools boast state champions and multiple division titleists. Come out and show your support for these teams and for our community.

Got news, events, or press releases that the Southshore needs to know about? Submit them here. (We’ll do our best to add press releases in our regular rotation.) If you’re looking to run an actual ad, go here instead.

Until next time,

Keep It Local.