Tarpon Springs Pedestrian Injured in Alt. 19 Crash, City Receives Art Grant, Paddling at Tarpon Springs Schools

1) Paddling in Schools: Would You Support It?

One Florida County has given elementary school principals the green light to paddle misbehaving students. What do you think about this, Tampa Bay?

2) Starbucks to Lower Price on Popular Item in Tarpon Springs

Here is some good news for Starbucks coffee lovers in Tarpon Springs.

3) Tarpon Springs Pedestrian Injured on Alt. U.S. 19

A pedestrian who was hit by a car on Alt. U.S. 19 was knocked into another pedestrian Lori Baker, 41, of Tarpon Springs late Saturday night in Palm Harbor. Baker was hospitalized for her injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

4) City of Tarpon Springs Receives Art Grant

The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the city $35,000 for the Center for the Gulf Coast Folk Life.

5) Whole Foods Market Plans Near Tarpon Springs Get Official Look

Conceptual plans to bring a Whole Foods Market to space at Countryside Mall are set for an initial, official review Wednesday. 

6) Vegetarian Cuisine Delights at Tarpon Tavern

With a meat-free diet trending in America today, a number of establishments are creating vegetarian friendly menus. 

7) Tarpon Springs Teachers Getting Raises?

The Florida Legislature has passed a merit-based pay raise that will go into effect next year.

8) Student Musician at Tarpon Springs High a Finalist For Scholarship

Lamont Kaiser is a finalist for the Walker's Rising Star scholarship.

9) Man Arrested For Child Abuse Blames Door

The Tarpon Springs Police arrested Thomas Armstrong after being notified of a possible case of child abuse.

10) Tarpon Springs Jail Bookings: April 25-May 1

The following arrests were made in Tarpon Springs between April 25 and May 1.

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