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December Isn’t a Cool Down. It’s a Countdown

It’s Go Time, Baby

Welcome back to the real world. Thanksgiving has passed, your in-laws, cousins, and Nancy’s Uncle Drew have boarded their flights back to some obscure town in Wisconsin. Time to take a deep breath and unwind, right?

WRONG.

Let’s try something different this year.

Let’s kick this thing into high gear. You’ve got 30 days left in 2025 and, damn nabbit, let’s carpe diem the hell out of it.

This isn’t the time to coast. This is the time to set the tone for 2026. Follow these quick tips to stay focused, crush the end of 2025, and steamroll your way into the new year.

🔥 End-of-Year Power Tips

1. Make a List… Then Cut It in Half

You don’t need 47 goals between now and New Year’s. Pick 3 things that actually matter, the ones that will make January-you proud, and laser in on those. Everything else can chill.

2. Clean Out Your Inbox (and Your Brain)

Delete the junk, archive the nonsense, and star the stuff that needs action. A clean inbox is basically therapy without the copay. Same goes for your mental clutter. Not to mention, you don’t want to miss any of our awesome newsletters.

3. Tackle the Small Wins First

Small wins stack fast. Knock out the quick tasks, build momentum, and let that carry you into the tougher stuff. It’s like cleaning the kitchen, start with the counter, not the fridge.

4. Schedule Your Fun…Seriously

You can’t crush December if you’re burnt out by December 5th. Block out time for something that refuels you: a walk, a workout, a cup of coffee where no one says “Mom!” or “Babe!” every two minutes.

5. Prep Your 2026 Playbook

You don’t need the full blueprint. Just outline your big goals, a few steps to get there, and the habits you want to keep. You’re not planning a moon landing, you’re giving yourself a head start.

6. Do One Bold Thing Before January

Send the pitch. Book the class. Launch the idea. Text that person. Buy the planner you’ll pretend not to abandon in March. Do one thing that nudges you out of neutral.

🕒 The clock is ticking. The game is on. Finish strong, start smarter, and let’s strut into 2026 like we own the place. 💪

Things to do

What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week

The Weather Cools… But the Risk Doesn’t

I know we’re heading into our so-called “winter,” but let’s be real, it’s still 80 degrees most days, and that means this is important.

Florida has long been known for sunshine, beaches, and backyard pools, but there’s another statistic we’d all rather forget: our state continues to see more child drownings than anywhere else in the country. It’s a heartbreaking reality, and one that hits especially close to home in Southshore, where pools, shorelines, and canals are a part of everyday life.

Local advocates are sounding the alarm again as cooler weather brings a false sense of safety. Families tend to relax this time of year, thinking swimming season is behind us, but drownings don’t take holidays. They happen quietly, quickly, and often when no one expects it.

The message from safety experts is simple: layers of protection save lives. That means secure pool fencing, working alarms, attentive supervision, swim lessons for young children, and taking extra care around water even during non-swim months. It also means having honest conversations with friends and family, especially if your kids spend time at homes with pools or open water behind the property.

Here in Southshore, water is part of who we are, but so is community. Keeping our little ones safe is something we can all take part in. A few extra precautions now can prevent a tragedy later.

Stay safe, Southshore, and keep looking out for one another.

Southshore Spotlight

Echo - Host a Drive

Looking for a simple way to give back this season? ECHO’s Host a Drive program makes it easy. Whether you’re a business, school, church, or neighborhood group, you can collect food, clothing, hygiene items, or baby supplies to help local families in need.

ECHO provides everything you need: flyers, bins, and a quick-start toolkit, so all you have to do is rally your people and spread the word. A small effort on your part can make a big impact for a Southshore family.

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

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Southshore Services

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With that in mind, let’s keep going local this season. Black Friday through the weekend was a huge win for our community, with many small shops reporting record numbers. Whether you’re hunting for gifts, grabbing a new outfit, or finally calling someone to install that generator, choose local whenever you can.

We live here, we shop here, we are here. Support the people who support you.

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

Your Restaurant

New menu items, promos, specials, events- feature them here. This is the place to tell 35,000 readers in Southshore what you've got. Only 20 spots for the year. Claim yours today.

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.