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Sponge Docks Boat Fire, Fallen Officers Remembered, Bed Bugs Invade Apartments

Read on to find out what you might have missed on Tarpon Springs Patch this week.

To read the full stories from our week in review, just click one of the headlines below.

1) Job of the Week: Golf Course Attendant

This job comes from The City of Tarpon Springs

2) OMG PD: Marijuana Home Business; Gator Bites Fleeing Suspect

We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

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3) Tarponite Says City Commission Showed 'Lack of Action'

Tarpon Springs Patch blogger, Tommy Frain shares his thoughts about the Board of Commissioners and a recent debacle over the possible replacement of a Board of Adjustments member.

4) Krab Rangoon and More at Tarpon's China Express

If you're looking for some Chinese cuisine, try this hot spot we just discovered.

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5) Fire at Sponge Docks As Boat Goes Up in Flames

More than 5,000 gallons of fuel may be on board the vessel, according to media reports.

6) The Stories Behind Tarpon Springs' Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

In honor of Police Week, we are taking a look at the stories that a few of Tarpon's bravest left behind.

7) Tarpon Springs Fire Video and Photos Ignite Social Media

The overnight Sponge Docks fire prompted many to take to the Internet with questions, photos and comments.

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Crews have been working tirelessly to contain and clean up the mess from a boat fire on the sponge docks that took place on Tuesday night.

9) Will Sponge Docks Fire Affect Aquarium?

Since the Tarpon Springs Aquarium's water supply comes from the Anclote River, many residents are concerned about the well being of the facility following the Skye Marie fire.

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The Florida Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old Clearwater woman was struck twice and died later from injuries.

11) Bed Bugs Invade Tarpon Springs Apartment Complex

After a slew of complaints from tenants surfaced, Cypress Place in Tarpon Springs is getting help from experts to fix a bed bug problem.

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The following arrests were made in Tarpon Springs between May 9-15.

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Almost three days after the Skye Marie caught fire, officials are still on scene and continuing the cleanup efforts.

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