🌱 Patch AM: Why were two boaters stranded 40 miles off Tarpon Springs?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were two boaters stranded 40 miles off Tarpon Springs?

Also on today's calendar: 3RD ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS GALA.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coast Guard rescues two boaters after vessel becomes disabled off Florida coast (cbs12.com) — Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters after their vessel became disabled about 40 miles west of Tarpon Springs, highlighting offshore safety concerns for local boaters. A helicopter crew hoisted both people from 4- to 6-foot seas, and the boat’s owner is now arranging commercial salvage while the cause of the breakdown remains under investigation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tarpon Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Double Vision
  Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center - Tarpon Arts, Hall, 324 Pine Street Inside, Tarpon Springs
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• 3RD ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS GALA
  Holiday Lake Estates Civic Association and Community Center , 3624 Atlantis Dr , Holiday
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Happy Hour at Happy's Bayou Bites
  Happy's Bayou Bites , 431 Skinner Blvd , Dunedin
  9:00 am
• Divine Liturgy
  Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1100 Riviere Road , Palm Harbor
  9:45 am
• Bottomless Brunch at Prohibition Dunedin
  1600 Main St , Dunedin
  10:00 am
• Sunday Service
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am
• Brunch at Caracara
  730 Broadway , Dunedin
  11:00 am
• Board Meeting
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  11:00 am
• Live Music Outdoors at Bon Appetit
  Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar , 148 Marina Plaza , Dunedin
  12:00 pm
• A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage @ Richey Suncoast Theatre
  Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
  2:00 pm
• Sunday Service at Dunedin Brewery
  Dunedin Brewery , 937 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
  Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1151 Nebraska Ave , Palm Harbor

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• THE BEST GIFT ISN'T UNDER THE TREE-
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• THE BEST GIFT ISN’T UNDER THE TREE- IT’S ME !!!
  If interested Located at: Pasco County animal services 19640 Dog patch Lane Land O Lakes, Florida 813-929-1212 Rescueprogram@pascocountyfl.net Waived… (Nextdoor Lake Place)

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Tarpon Springs. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Tarpon Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarpon Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

• Basketball Recap: Weeki Wachee Victorious (maxpreps.com)

New Port Richey

• Gus Bilirakis Calls for Investing in Military and Veterans (floridianpress.com)
• Irene M. Ballou (atholdailynews.com)

Dunedin

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-- The Patch AM Team

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