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🌱 Patch AM: Want your art lighting up the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks?

Also, don't miss Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival on the Tarpon Springs Patch calendar

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Hello again Tarpon Springs! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want your art lighting up the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks?
  • How a Clearwater vending machine is helping Tarpon Springs neighbors in need

Also on today's calendar: Tarpon Springs Ghost & Haunted History Tour and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Tarpon Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Tarpon Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, but cool, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Friday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tarpon Springs invites local artists to light up the Sponge Docks (baynews9.com) — Tarpon Springs is inviting local artists and photographers to submit work for new illuminated art boxes that will brighten the Sponge Docks along Dodecanese Boulevard for a full year. Pieces must depict recognizable Tarpon Springs scenes, and there are 40 display spots available. Interested artists need to email their submissions and contact details by Jan. 2.
   

• Giving Machine offers innovative twist on charity giving (83degreesmedia.com) — A Clearwater Mall “Giving Machine” is channeling holiday donations to several charities, including the Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center, which provides food, clothing, and outreach to neighbors in need. Through January 3, donors can choose specific items like meals, hygiene kits, and clinic support, with the church covering all operating costs so every dollar goes to services.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Tarpon Springs. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Palm Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarpon Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

  • Former coach's trolley tour offers history lesson in St. Petersburg pro baseball (tbnweekly.com)
  • 2025 Year in Review: Pinellas County (tbnweekly.com)

New Port Richey

  • How a New Port Richey Dog Bite Attorney Can Help You Win Your Case (seaislenews.com)
  • Business Digest (12/31/25): Museum leader announces retirement (lakerlutznews.com)

Dunedin

Ok Tarpon Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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