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By Geoff Fox APOLLO BEACH – I’ll be the first to admit that my sense of direction is as bad as my sense of fashion. I could get lost going up a flight of stairs; it’s an issue, possibly genetic, but who knows? But it…
Read More The search for Frandorson Circle is not lost on businesses in this Apollo Beach commerce center
By Tiffani Sherman An unexpected event thrust Janice Bayruns into a role she never thought she would have: full-time caregiver for a parent. “My father had a massive stroke at the age of 62 that left him disabled, and I was his caregiver for 19…
Read More Family caregiver experience inspires South Shore woman to start in-home care resource
By Geoff Fox APOLLO BEACH – There’s no need to drive from the South Shore area to Tampa if you’re hungry for genuine Cuban food. The options in Tampa are undeniably mouthwatering, but Mi Viejo Latin Cafe, which opened at 6002 U.S. 41 in April,…
Read More Mi Viejo serves up authentic Cuban cuisine in Apollo BeachBy Geoff Fox APOLLO BEACH – Jamie Connell placed a light-blue T-shirt on a metal plate, carefully smoothed out the wrinkles and placed it onto a digital direct-to-garment printer. Connell, general manager at Red Bug Tees, centered the shirt and pressed a button. Seven minutes…
Read More At Red Bug Tees, custom shirts a product of ‘strength and perseverance’By: Paul Catala Rick Gullett shuffles back and forth from one side of the stand to the other, knife in one hand, plate in another. As he chats with his wife with a southern lilt distinctively central Floridian, Rick banters with two Saturday customers in…
Read More Net profit, net fun Parrish couple markets noted smoked mullet along US 301By: Staff Report It’s no secret; South Shore is experiencing growth and is projected to keep growing. Previously home to agricultural land, the area is now transforming from a tourist destination to a great place to live. South Shore’s Chamber of Commerce president believes that…
Read More South Shore’s Business Outlook, 2019 and Beyond
(Family Features) After they leave the military, veterans often look to start a second career. For many, owning a business is an attractive career path because they have honed many of the skills needed to be successful entrepreneurs, such as ambition and a drive to…
Read More Veteran Affairs Service members make business ownership a post-military careerBy: Christine Cassen These days, movie tickets are expensive. With typical ticket prices around the $12-15 range, as well as popcorn coming in at around $10 or more, the price to go to a movie theater adds up really quickly! Additionally, the seats are uncomfortable,…
Read More Ruskin Family Drive-In: Ruskin’s Wonderful Old-Fashioned Drive-In Movie Experience!By: Christine Casson Looking for the perfect place to stay around Ruskin? Perhaps you are looking for the perfect tropical getaway that’s right in your backyard. The Inn at Little Harbor is perfect for this. This inn is a luxurious island-style place to stay that…
Read More The Inn at Little Harbor: Ruskin’s Perfect Tropical Getaway Spot