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Southshore Vibes Are On The Rise

There’s something special about life in Southshore. Maybe it’s the salty breeze off the bay, the unspoken bond between golf cart drivers, or the way neighbors still wave when they pass each other, whether they’ve known you for 20 years or 20 minutes.

But lately, you’ve probably felt it too: things are changing.

The pace is picking up. New shops are popping up. Roads are getting busier. We’re seeing more faces, more flavors, more energy. And while change can sometimes feel like it’s pushing the old ways aside, here in Southshore, it feels more like we’re evolving.

This isn’t the kind of growth that erases what came before. It’s the kind that builds on it. A new coffee shop opens, and it’s packed with people who still smile and ask how your day’s going. A fresh neighborhood springs up, and before long, its residents are pitching in at community events or cheering on the local high school team.

As a longtime local, I find it exciting. Our community is expanding, but it’s not losing its soul. If anything, it’s becoming even more connected. While some might hear the term Southshore and roll their eyes, the towns that make it up are still very much their own. Sun City Center is still the land of golf carts and early dinners. Apollo Beach still has the nature preserve, just don’t expect a quiet sunset all to yourself anymore. And Riverview still anchors us to our northern neighbors in Brandon, holding that line between small-town calm and big-city convenience.

So yes, the pace is picking up. And yes, we may be trading a few quiet roads for new opportunities. But as long as we hang onto the things that matter, kindness, connection, and that unmistakable Southshore charm, I say let’s grow. Let’s welcome what’s next while holding tight to who we are.

Because no matter how big we get or how fast we move, this place still feels like home to me.

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🦸‍♂️ COMIC CONQUERORS: TAMPA’S NERDIEST WEEKEND IS IN FULL SWING 🦹‍♀️

If you’ve spotted more capes, cloaks, or oddly realistic lightsabers around Tampa this weekend, you’re not imagining things. Tampa Bay Comic Con is back, and it’s currently taking over the Tampa Convention Center through today, August 3.

Over 50,000 fans are making the pilgrimage, many in full costume, to celebrate all things nerdy, nostalgic, and absolutely awesome. We’ve seen Gandalfs roaming the halls like they’re late for Mordor, R2-D2 units rolling around unbothered, and more Spider-People than a multiverse should legally allow. (And yes, Princess Bubblegum was spotted deep in discussion with a very determined Kim Possible.)

As a science fiction writer myself, this is my kind of crowd. Comic Con is one of those rare spaces where imagination is currency, and nobody bats an eye when you’re arguing about which timeline version of a character is canon. It's loud, colorful, and chaotic in the best possible way.

If you’re from Southshore and have never been, this is your sign. You’ve still got time to swing by today. Whether you’re a longtime fan, dragging your kids along, or just in it for the cosplay and people-watching, it’s worth the trip. Who knows? You might leave with a lightsaber and a new obsession.

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What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week

📻 When the Cell Towers Go Down, These Folks Step UpKings Point Amateur Radio Club partners with Retevis to expand emergency reach communicationsKings Point Amateur Radio Club partners with Retevis to expand emergency reach communicationsKings Point Amateur Radio Club partners with Retevis to expand emergency reach communicationsKings Point Amateur Radio Club partners with Retevis to expand emergency reach communications

When hurricanes knock out power and cell service, most of us are left hitting refresh on apps that won’t load. But in Sun City Center, the Kings Point Amateur Radio Club is making sure our community still has a voice.

During last year’s storms, when phones went dark, this local group handled over ten emergency calls, relaying messages, checking in on neighbors, and keeping people connected. Every week, they run radio check-ins with over 100 participants, so when disaster hits, they’re ready.

They’re growing fast, offering radios to new members, and proving that when modern tech fails, old-school know-how still gets the job done.

If you’re updating your hurricane kit, consider adding more than batteries and bottled water. A radio and a connection to this network might be the smartest prep move you make this season.

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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.

This week we’re all about sunsets!

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

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