Crime & Safety

DOMA Overturned, Supermoon, Dog Friendly Restaurants

Find out what you might have missed on Tarpon Springs Patch this week.

Where To Take Swimming Lessons in Tarpon Springs

You don't have to go far from home to take swimming lessons.

Should Tarpon Springs Restaurants Be Dog Friendly?

During the public comment portion of last week's City Commission meeting, a Tarponite brought up the idea of making area establishments pet friendly.

Sarasota Daredevil Crosses Grand Canyon on High Wire

Nik Wallenda, the famed high-wire artist and Sarasota native, made the harrowing walk live on Discovery on Sunday night.

Get Rid of Mosquitos this Summer

Use these tips to help keep your home pest-free during the summer months.

Crafts with a Point

Get your needles and threads ready for the needlecraft group at the Tarpon Springs Library.

Cozy Corner Keeps It Fresh, Local

The Tarpon Springs deli is a hidden gem, but offers an impressive array of goods.

Surprised? Tarpon Springs Ranked Higher Than San Diego

Boat U.S. magazine recently gave a nod to 10 cities that are ideal for retirement and boating. Locations around the country were selected and Tarpon Springs was one of them.

Greek X-Factor Champ to Perform at Zone Lounge

Harry Antoniou won the Greek X-Factor competition in 2011 and is making his way to Tarpon in July.

Supermoon Caught on Camera

Patch reader, Jim McAvaddy captured the supermoon that occurred over the weekend.

3D Technology Allows for More Accurate Mammograms

The new technology, called Tomosynthesis, can help with early detection of breast cancer.

Homeless Man Takes $86 Worth of Steak Without Paying

Over the weekend, a Tarpon Springs transient was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of retail theft.

Tarpon Springs Man Killed in Forklift Accident

Eric Joseph Kanganis was crushed under a roll of steel while working at USP Structural Connectors.

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional, Tarpon Springs Reacts on Gay Marriage

DOMA is the law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by the states.

Will Jolley Trolley Leadership Change Affect Tarpon Springs?

Rosemary Longenecker will take over the day-to-day operations of the Jolley Trolley after the transit system’s board of directors voted to remove Bob Longenecker from the post recently.

Fourth of July in Tarpon Springs

We've got a rundown of what you need to know for the celebration in Tarpon.

Tarpon Springs Jail Bookings: June 20-26

Here's a rundown of local arrests made in the last week.

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