“In my 18 years of elective office I have always and will continue to vote my conscience I have stood up for the little guy and gal, those who otherwise would not have a voice in the legislative process. I will always speak out when I see injustice, no matter what the consequences may be.” [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano State Sen. Mike Fasano, State Rep. John Legg and State Rep. Richard Corcoran announce that the annual Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway will be held on December 16, 2011 from 10 a.m. to Noon. The giveaway, which includes fresh food donated by Florida’s farmers, will [...]

ConsumerAffairs.com You think retailers are doing you a favor be reinstating layaway programs?  Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) doesn’t think so. Schumer says fees associated with holiday shopping layaway programs  can exceed even the highest interest rates charged by credit card companies. Citing the prospect of layaway fees that are the equivalent of an 81% [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) named Sen. Mike Fasano Pasco County’s “Legislator of the Year” for 2011. The award states: “The distinguished Legislator of the Year Award recognizes outstanding leadership in advocating for programs, policies and services that improve the lives of all Pasco [...]

By Mayor David O. Archie, City of Tarpon Springs I had the honor of delivering the commencement speech for the Pinellas Technical Education Center (pTEC) Summer 2011 Graduation in late July at the Countryside Christian Center in Clearwater. About 200 students participated in the ceremony representing over 20 career areas. Pinellas Technical Education Centers is [...]

By Mayor David O. Archie As summer heats up, we are often reminded of one of our most precious resources here in Florida – water. Many of you are familiar with the Alternative Water Supply Project which will provide enough water to make our community self-sufficient for our potable water supply in the future. This [...]

The Chamber of Commerce moved its office to 111 E. Tarpon Ave. between Alt. 19 and Safford Avenue (Pinellas Trail). In March, the Chamber of Commerce opened the Artists’ Faire Art Gallery & Gifts and moved to this new location in late July. The Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Tarpon Springs Art Association in [...]

By Margie Prichard, CPRP Recreation Supervisor It’s July … only six months ’till Christmas! We hope you are enjoying the month in which we celebrate America’s birthday and get into the dog days of summer. July is National Parks and Recreation Month so get out there and help us celebrate! Visit one of our many [...]

By Mark G. LeCouris, City Manager Summer is a great time of year, especially when you have the beautiful parks and beaches that we are blessed with. Now that the kids are out of school, it is a time for vacation and fun with the family. Summer though is also a time when our local [...]

By Cari Rupkalvis, Library Director The Tarpon Springs Public Library is now offering free downloadable music provided through the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC). This new service is available countywide to PPLC library card holders. Freegal downloadable music is accessible from the PPLC website at www.pplc.us or through a link from our website at www.tarponspringslibrary.org. [...]