Southshore, Florida2025-01-08T17:44:48-05:00


Southshore, Florida

Southshore, Florida

In the vibrant “Southshore, Florida” episode of Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine, viewers embark on a captivating journey through the Sunshine State’s hidden treasures! Michelle kicks off the adventure at the Manatee Viewing Center, where these gentle giants steal the show. Next, she steps back in time at the International Showmen’s Museum, discovering the fascinating history of carnival life. At Circles Waterfront Restaurant, she indulges in fresh coastal cuisine with stunning water views. Fossil fans will marvel at the Paleo Fossil Museum’s ancient relics, while Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary introduces rescued animals (get ready to fall in love with Stanley the bear). The day ends with a scenic escape aboard Latitudes Boat Tours, blending relaxation and discovery. A true Southshore delight!


Episode Highlights

Latitudes Tours

580 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin, Florida 33570
(813) 641-1311

Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary

Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 13910 Seminole Trail, Wimauma, Florida 33598
(813) 634-4115

International Independent Showmen’s Museum

6938 Riverview Drive, Riverview, Florida 33578
(813) 671-3503

Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum

4140 24th Street SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570

Tampa Electric TECO Manatee Viewing Center

6990 Dickman Rd., Apollo Beach, Florida 33572
(813) 228-4289

Circles Waterfront Restaurant

1212 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, Florida 33572
(813) 641-3275

Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar

238 Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach, Florida 33572
(813) 331-3907


Accommodations

Pirates Pointe Fishing Resort

1800 Kofresi Court, Ruskin Florida 33570
(813) 641-2052


Blog Articles
About Southshore, Florida


Episode Credits

Host
Michelle Valentine

Director
Lawrence Bakerman

Producer
Michelle Valentine

1st Camera
Lawrence Bakerman

2nd Camera
Brent Solomon

Drone Operators
Cody Groner
Nancy Lopez

Audio Recordist
Lawrence Bakerman

Gaffer
Baja Noel

Editor
Lawrence Bakerman

Writers
Michelle Valentine
Lawrence Bakerman

Production Assistant
Baja Noel

Special Thanks
Film Tampa Bay
Latitudes / David Lopez / Nancy Lopez
International Independent Showmen’s Museum / Doc Rivera
Circles Waterfront Restaurant / Damien Moore / Taddig Taddigs
Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary / Robin Greenwood / Suset Aoki
Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum / Patty Moore / AJ Seitz / Brad Madsen
TECO Manatee Viewing Center / Lauren Gomez
Apollo Beach Society Wine Bar / Michael Alfano / Tura Alfano
Ohhh so Nifty Shoppe / Dolores Tedesco / Angela Gordon
Kimi’s Ice Cream and Sweets / Jeremiah Delgado / Noelle Delgado
Pine Key Tampa Bay / John Gadd
Pirate’s Pointe Fishing Resort

Produced by
Michelle Valentine Media

Presented by
WTTW PBS

Distributed by
National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA)

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