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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

January 16, 2025

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HERE’S YOUR SIGN

Rise and grind, Southshore! It’s The Southshore Circle—hitting harder than a double shot of espresso with a slap of must-know news.

In Today’s Edition:

  • Updates to the Ruskin Drive in rebuild

  • The Southshore Circle is growing

  • Moffit Cancer Center at Southshore

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Step by Step

A few months back, a hurricane—whose name we’ve sworn never to speak again—rolled through and threw a tantrum all over Southshore. Homes, businesses, and lives were left scattered like a game of 52 Pickup. But if there’s one thing about Southshore folks, it’s that we don’t back down from a fight.

One of the hardest-hit local gems was the Ruskin Family Drive-In—a landmark so iconic, it feels like the heart of our little town plays on its screen. The storm tried to write the final credits, but thanks to a whole lot of community love, some out-of-the-box thinking, and the drive-in owners’ stubborn refusal to quit, the show isn't over yet.

Restoration’s been a slow grind but progress is happening one nail at a time. And if you needed a sign, well it’s up.

There’s still a ways to go before we can all kick back under the stars with popcorn in hand, but they’re just 25% shy of reaching their fundraising goal. If you’ve got the means (or just really miss watching movies the old-school way), you can chip in and make a difference here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-ruskin-family-drivein-theater.

Let’s keep this Southshore staple’s story from fading to black.

That Escalated Quickly

Thanks to you, our incredible readers, The Southshore Circle has seen explosive growth these past few months. We're just getting started! Our list of partners keeps expanding, which means even more local events, sweet deals, and need-to-know news delivered right to your inbox.

Now, we’re taking it up a notch. 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our sister newsletter—The Brandon Buzz! While The Southshore Circle will keep you covered in Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Riverview, Sun City Center, Gibsonton, and Wimauma, The Brandon Buzz will focus on Brandon, Lithia, Valrico, Fishhawk, Bloomingdale, and Riverview (yep, Riverview gets double the love).

What does this mean for you?
You can stick with The Southshore Circle for hyper-local coverage or expand your horizons by subscribing to The Brandon Buzz too! With a bit of city overlap, you’ll get even more deals and better event coverage—without getting spammed with stuff you don’t care about.

For our marketing partners:
This expansion means more exposure, more markets, and the same streamlined, effective delivery system—all without extra hassle.

 

Cancer Care Closer to You

Big news for Southshore—Moffitt Cancer Center at Southshore is now officially open at 2709 E. College Ave. in Ruskin, bringing world-class cancer care right to our backyard.

Let’s face it—Cancer Sucks! But having top-tier care close to home can make a difficult journey just a little easier. This new facility expands access to Florida’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, meaning you can receive the highest level of care without traveling far.

The Southshore campus offers a wide range of essential services, including:

  • Diagnostic Imaging & Clinical Labs for faster, more convenient testing

  • Radiation Therapy & Infusion Services with state-of-the-art technology

  • Personalized Treatment Plans guided by expert oncologists

Designed to support patients through every step of their treatment, the 75,000 square-foot facility features 22 chemotherapy bays, 18 exam rooms, and 4 radiation oncology rooms—all tailored to ensure comfort while receiving care.

Recently voted one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek in 2024, Moffitt Cancer Center continues to lead the way with cutting-edge treatment, compassionate care, and groundbreaking research.

Having a world-renowned cancer treatment center so close to home means you can focus on what matters most—healing.

👉 Learn more or schedule a consultation at www.moffitt.org/closetohome.

What’s washing up on the shore this week:

The Rumor Mill:

  • A project is underway to replace the asphalt pavement with concrete at Gibsonton Dr. and US 301

  • Mighty Quinn’s BBQ and Sugar Wing headed to Summerfield area

Meet your neighbor:

Coming Soon

Foodies Only:

Your local spot of the week….

FRAPPE XSCAPE - “specializing in the most delicious Frappes in Tampa Bay”

We haven’t tried it, but the pictures are pretty inviting. With it being down the street we’ll be seeking them out this weekend. Stay tuned for the results.

Local Sports:

With cooler temps settling in, the real action’s heating up on the field! District soccer kicks off next week, where every match matters and the stakes get higher. Brace yourself—playoff season’s about to get intense! We’ll bring you the district schedule as soon as it’s available.

Soccer Match-ups this week

  • Thursday 1/16 Lennard @ Hillsborough High 6pm

  • Thursday 1/16 East Bay vs. Wharton 6pm

  • Thursday 1/16 Sumner @ Armwood 6pm

  • Thursday 1/16 Riverview @ Freedom 6pm

Basketball Match-ups this week

  • Friday 1/17 East Bay @ Chamberlain 6:30pm

  • Friday 1/17 Lennard hosts Hillsborough 6:30pm

  • Friday 1/17 Sumner @ Blake 6:30pm

  • Friday 1/17 Riverview hosts Strawberry Crest 6:30pm

The Neighborhood Post:

  • Spurlino YMCA adds gym, doubling camp capacity and adding indoor pickleball

  • Riverview residents Matthew Gordon and Marji Beam owners of Venture Out Vacations want to make your dream a reality.

  • MF BBQ in Riverview, need we say more

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