Danny K's Closes, Derby Girls, Discovery Playground Reopens

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Discovery Playground Reopens After Facelift
After approving more than $100,000 in improvements to the playground, city officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.

Derby Girls Roll To Tarpon
Revolution Roller Derby is bringing the classic derby action to their new home rink in Tarpon Springs.

Review Your Favorite Tarpon Springs Restaurants!
Give your favorite place to eat a little love with a review on Patch.

Bayou Cafe Takes Over Former Danny K's Building
The new restaurant offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options.

2013 Florida Sales Tax Holiday Dates Announced
It's back-to-school time already!

Olympic Gold Medalist To Give Water Safety Lesson
Brooke Bennett will visit the North Pinellas area in August.

New Program Helps Families with Poor Credit Borrow Money
Families can pay for necessities while rebuilding their credit.

Boys & Girls Club Veteran A Family Man, New Director
After a whirl in the for-profit world, Tarpon Springs Club Director Chuck Yingling made his way back to the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay. 

East Lake Woman: 'I'm Glad I Have Scoliosis'
When Debbie Ordes started helping fellow scoliosis patients more than 10 years ago, she didn't know just how far it would go.

Tarpon Springs High School Announces Orientation Date
Mark your calendars.

Tarpon Springs Woman Involved in Fatal Crash
The accident involved an SUV and a motorcycle. 

Pinellas Residents Get Fatter, as Obesity Rates Climb in Florida
The percentage of Pinellas residents – in particular, women – who are obese has ballooned in a  decade. A third of county residents are obese.

Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest, Property Damage: Tarpon Springs Arrests
Find out what arrests were made in the Tarpon Springs area recently!

City Lifts Boil Water Notice
Wednesday's precautionary notice has been rescinded.

OMG PD: Kid Left in Car at Strip Club; 'Voices' Made Him Steal Shoes
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.