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Mexican Cuisine, 11-Foot-Long Crocodile, Waterspout

Did you miss something this week on Tarpon Springs Patch? Not to worry, we've got a rundown of the top stories.

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Officials Offer Free Home Security Checks For Vacationers

Feel more secure when you leave town.

Tarponites Divided On Dog Friendly Restaurants

Although most Tarpon Springs Patch readers seem to be in support of the idea, there are always two sides.

Petco Opens In Tarpon Springs

Petco Tarpon Springs is in business at 40962 U.S. 19 in the shopping plaza between Publix and Panera Bread.

Amazing Low-Light Shot of the Leepa-Rattner

Richard Bennett snapped a great photo of the the Leepa-Ratner Museum!

Pedestrian and Bike Safety High Priority For Patrol

Do you know the state's pedestrian and biking laws?

Mexican Cuisine Hard To Find In Tarpon Springs

Los Mexicanos is one of just two spots in Tarpon Springs where folks can enjoy authentic Mexican food.

Did You See This Waterspout?

A waterspout damaged a home just south of Tarpon Springs.

Woman Forges Prescriptions For 270 Pills, Police Say

A Bradenton woman tried to get three doctor's scripts filled at three different Tarpon Springs pharmacies.

New Homes For Sale in Tarpon Springs This Week

Find homes for sale in Tarpon Springs on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Who Has the Best Dessert in Tarpon Springs?

We want to hear from you, Tarponites.

Author Inspired By Culture In Tarpon Springs

Harvey A. Smith drew inspiration from the culture of Tarpon Springs in his second book, Danger Beyond the Reef.

Sheriff : SnapChat Can Lead to 'Sexting'

SnapChat enables users to send out images and video that self-destruct seconds after being viewed.

Lawn Watering Restrictions Lifted in Tarpon Springs

Residents can now water their lawns every other day if need be.

July's Facebook Cover Photo Contest

Our cover photo contest is back, but we're running things a little differently!

Domestic Battery, Crack Cocaine, Fraud

Find out what arrests were made in the Tarpon Springs area recently!

11-Foot-Long Crocodile Reported, Removed From Tarpon Springs

The 700-pound American Crocodile has been loose in Lake Tarpon for a while, but was captured Monday night.

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