Election Day, Tarpon Tavern and Peace 4 Tarpon

Relief efforts are going strong in the northeast following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. Floridians seeking to help out are advised to "donate wisely." 

We want to hear from you: What is the best view in Tarpon Springs? 

Patch sent some relief to New Jersey and New York earlier this week. 

Mr. Souvlaki was featured in this week's A Taste of Tarpon. 

On Election Day, Pinellas experienced some power outages that had effects at certain poll locations.  

Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri defeated Scott Swope in Tuesday's election. 

After hours upon hours of tallying votes, Pinellas County went to Barack Obama. 

The newly elected President of the United States was announced late Tuesday night. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term. 

Florida's Constitutional Amendments were decided on Election Day as well. Review the results here. 

The Tarpon Springs Police Department is seeking accreditation and the public is invited to share their comments. 

Check out these useful tips on preventing head lice. 

Peace 4 Tarpon shared their story on Tarpon Springs Patch earlier this week. 

Locals weighed in on their favorite Tarpon Springs bar. Do you agree?

Tarpon Tavern was a local business highlight this week on Tarpon Springs Patch.

The Coast Guard and a good samaritan rescued four boaters off the coast of Tarpon Springs on Friday afternoon.