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Summer Just Got a Lot More Creative in Ruskin! Looking for a summer camp that doesn’t involve sunburns, bug spray, or pretending to enjoy sports? We’ve got just the thing… The Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin is hosting its annual Summer Arts Camp, and it’s perfect for young creatives ready to dive into a world […]

Chubby Checker Twists His Way To Riverview His prime was a little before my time, but who among us can claim to have never had the urge to “do the twist?”Well Southshore—your chance is coming this Friday. That’s right, Chubby Checker, the man who made “The Twist” a full-body cardio movement before Peloton was a

The Ruskin Seafood Shack The name Southshore just screams seafood.At least, that’s what I think when I hear it.And while we’ve got a few spots slinging solid seafood fare, I’ve always thought—what we really need is a seafood house.No… that sounds like somewhere with linen napkins and overpriced oysters.A seafood stop? Closer.A  Seafood Shack? That’s

Beer Can Island Revival Party Southshore’s favorite floating paradise is back in action! On Saturday, April 19, Beer Can Island (aka Pine Key) is throwing a Revival Party—because apparently, hurricanes can’t stop the party, but your boat running out of gas can. Here’s the deal: 🚤 BYOBoat (or befriend someone with questionable boating skills) 🍻

Hope Lives Here: How Southshore Showed Up Big At the University of Tampa, a group of students recently raised more than $200,000 during Greek Week, to help fulfill the dream of Landri Paszotta, an 18-year-old from Riverview living with a serious illness. Her wish? To take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hawaii. What started as a

Emergency? Nah, These Lights Are For Cruising You may have seen Hillsborough County patrol cars cruising all parts of Southshore with their “cruise lights” on. What started as a trial has now become permanent—Hillsborough is one of the first agencies in Florida to fully implement cruise lights on law enforcement vehicles. The idea behind the

Riverview’s Big “301” Glow-Up? Why You Might Want to Pay Attention Let’s talk about something almost as painful as stepping on a LEGO barefoot: driving on U.S. 301 at rush hour. If you live anywhere in Southshore—Riverview, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, or have ever tried to get through the Brandon corridor without losing

Sun City Center Wants Your Input on Road Safety Last week, we shared a story about the growing traffic concerns in Southshore—especially the tragic incident where a golf cart driver was struck and killed by a truck. Now, Sun City Center is asking for your feedback to help make our roads safer for everyone. A

Harbor Village’s Aldi Dreams Are Finally Coming True Mirabay and Apollo Beach residents, rejoice — it’s finally happening. After months of anticipation (and a few doubts), renovations are officially underway to bring an Aldi to the old Winn-Dixie building in Harbor Village. Soon you’ll be able to snag low-cost produce, fill your cart with private-label