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Hi Tarpon Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Tarpon Springs neighbors save West Klosterman Preserve for good?

Also on today's calendar: 7th AnnualTarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival and 1 more event.

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  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's how much conservation land Tampa Bay counties bought this year (tampabeacon.com) — Tarpon Springs’ West Klosterman Preserve is now permanently protected, after Pinellas County matched $1.5 million raised by local advocates to save the 14-acre site from development. The preserve, home to more than 60 endangered native species, will be folded into the larger Mariner Point Management Area, while neighboring counties pursue their own major conservation land purchases for 2026.
   

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    Sunday December 28
  • Divine Liturgy
    Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1100 Riviere Road , Palm Harbor
    9:45 am
  • Afternoon Skating | 2-5pm | $8 Entry
    SpinNations Family Skating & Event Center , 8345 Congress St , Port Richey
    2:00 pm
  • Tom Petty Tribute
    Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
    2:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Drawing from the holster
    All American Gunslingers , 4321 US-19 , New Port Richey
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • League Night
    All American Gunslingers , 4321 US-19 , New Port Richey
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday January 1
  • Community Coffee Hour at Palm Harbor Library
    Palm Harbor Library , 2330 Nebraska Ave , Palm Harbor
    7:30 am
  • Business Success Series
    Palm Harbor Library , 2330 Nebraska Ave , Palm Harbor
    11:30 am
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Girls Soccer (JV & Varsity) - H - Academy of the Holy Names
    Palm Harbor University High School , 1900 Omaha St , Palm Harbor
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I recently got a toilet replaced by Jacob Correctjer.
    He did an excellent job and very reasonably priced. I just wanted the community to know. His phone number is 941-462-7559. He has a plumbing services… (Nextdoor Keystone)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in New Port Richey. Apply here.
  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarpon Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Port Richey

  • West Pasco Community Chronicles: Woman's Civic Club of New Port Richey (suncoastnews.com)
  • Pasco County residents allowed to keep four hens on property (baynews9.com)
  • 22 Events In The Tampa Bay Area To Keep Kids Busy During School Break (patch.com)

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