🌱 How is Apollo Beach’s state representative reshaping Hillsborough County’s future?
Apollo Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Apollo Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Apollo Beach’s state representative reshaping Hillsborough County’s future?
Also on today's calendar: Gospel Soul Jam and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No. 22 on the list of Tampa Bay's Most Powerful Politicians: Michael Owen (floridapolitics.com) — Apollo Beach residents are represented in Tallahassee by Rep. Michael Owen, now ranked among Tampa Bay’s most influential politicians for advancing big changes to Hillsborough County government and schools. His ballot-driven proposals could expand the County Commission, change how the Superintendent is chosen, and create a new southern Hillsborough infrastructure district, giving local voters more direct say on long‑term policy. 
📸 Around Apollo Beach
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Upcoming Events in
Apollo Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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Gospel Soul Jam
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin
3:00 pm
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Weekly Networking Lunch @ Beef O' Brady's Apollo Beach
Beef 'O' Brady's , 205 Apollo Beach Blvd , Apollo Beach
11:30 am -
2026 Take Kids Fishing Suncoast
Suncoast Youth Conservation Center , 6650 Dickman Rd , Apollo Beach
10:00 am -
The Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar Presents Spring Fling
Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar , 238 Harbor Village Ln , Apollo Beach
2:00 pm -
SPRING FLING Sip & Shop
Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar , 238 Harbor Village Ln , Apollo Beach
2:00 pm -
Apprenticeship Night (High School Families)
Cypress Creek , 11311 Boyette Rd , Riverview
5:30 pm -
Weekly Networking Lunch @ Beef O' Brady's Apollo Beach
Beef 'O' Brady's , 205 Apollo Beach Blvd , Apollo Beach
11:30 am -
Ashley Lux Band
SALTY SHAMROCK IRISH PUB , 6186 N U.S. Hwy 41 , Apollo Beach
7:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
📣 Apollo Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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[Ruskin] Jubilee Gymnastics: Homeschool Rec Gym 1 ** Multiple Sessions*
Jubilee Gymnastics, Dance, and Ninja Warrior , 353 30th St NE , Ruskin
11:00 am -
Apprenticeship Night (High School Families)
Corr , 11311 Boyette Rd , Riverview
5:30 pm -
Friends of the Ruskin Branch Library Book Sale
Ruskin Branch Library , 26 Dickman Dr SE , Ruskin
10:00 am -
Parent's Night Out - Gibsonton, FL 2026
Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road , 9650 Old Big Bend Rd , Riverview
6:00 pm -
Comedian Sonya White - 5-16-2026
Valencia Lakes Poa Inc , 16003 Valencia Club Dr , Wimauma
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Help me identify this little guy.
He appears friendly; however, unsure? He slithered away into nearby woods. (Nextdoor Waterset) - Why is everything in here about dumping dogs or rehoming dogs.
Pets are for LIFE. DID YOU FORGET THAT? DONT GET ONE IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO COMMIT. NO EXCUSES!!!!! (Nextdoor Southshore Falls)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tampa. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Tampa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apollo Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ruskin
- Crisis Center of Tampa Bay receives $35K grant to fund teen sexual assault exams (fox13news.com)
- Florida Power Rankings Index Forecast for District Touranments – Mon. April 20, 2026 (floridahsfootball.com)
- Harry Cohen opponent drops challenge after residency question (floridapolitics.com)
Riverview
- VOTE for CFBHN/Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week for April 13-18 (heraldtribune.com)
- Ann Marie Gazsi (newhavenindependent.org)
South Tampa
- Florida gas prices dip below $4-a-gallon, but experts say it probably won't last (cltampa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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