The Southshore Circle

BOATERS UNLEASHED Starting July 1, boaters in Southshore—and across Florida—will feel a noticeable shift out on the water. Thanks to the newly signed Boater Freedom Act, law enforcement can no longer randomly stop and inspect recreational vessels without probable cause. That’s right—no more surprise checks for safety equipment or sanitation compliance just because you’re cruising […]

Ron Says Wake Up! If your teen was already dreaming of extra shut-eye thanks to those new school start times—bad news. That dream just hit the snooze button… permanently. In a rare political U-turn, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation repealing the law that was set to delay middle and high school start times statewide. Translation?

Bearly Legal 🪓🐻 First it was the alligators. Then the snakes. Well bears, you’re next on the chopping block. Literally. Florida’s wildlife has been in the hot seat lately, and the latest to feel the heat? Black bears. At this week’s FWC meeting in Ocala, Commissioners voted to move forward with plans that could reopen

Tooth Be Told: Florida Might Ban Fluoride Here’s something you probably didn’t expect to be debating in 2025: fluoride in your drinking water. Florida lawmakers just passed Senate Bill 700, part of the larger “Florida Farm Bill,” which—despite its agricultural name—could lead to big changes at the tap. The bill doesn’t mention fluoride outright, but

Cruise Lights or Confuse Lights? Remember when Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office rolled out “cruise lights” and said it was about visibility and deterrence? Well, if the community response is any indication… we’re gonna go ahead and call this one a swing and a miss. Since our last article, the reaction from Southshore residents has been

The Wild West of Florida Real Estate If you’ve been house hunting lately, you already know the Florida real estate market is a bit like musical chairs… except the chairs cost half a million, and someone just turned off the music. Now, things might get even weirder. A new bill—House Bill 1461—is cruising through Tallahassee,

Cinco de Mayo Southshore Style Here at The Southshore Circle, we know a thing or two about tequila — and ten or twenty things about tacos. So naturally, a Cinco de Mayo celebration is right up our alley. Whether you want to split a taco with your favorite sea creature or throw back a few

You Don’t Have to Fight for Your Right to Party, But You Do Have to Pay   We’ve talked about tipping — and how wild it’s gotten that just showing up warrants an extra payment.We’ve griped about “service fees” sneaking onto your bill like a raccoon through a dog door.We’ve even accepted that quality and

Do You Even Lift Bro?   Summer is around the corner and it’s probably a good time to start hitting the gym. You know what they say — no pain, no gain. Unfortunately, it’s not muscles that are claiming the biggest gains around here. It’s the price of groceries. A recent study found that the

Ring Ring Southshore Big news, Southshore: starting May 1, there’s a new way to get help without needing to memorize 27 different phone numbers, scroll through websites made in 1998, or shout “representative!” into your phone for 20 minutes. Introducing the South Shore Senior Hotline: 813-419-4902. One number. Real people. Actual answers. Here’s how it