Top Headlines: Tarpon Springs Jail Bookings, Sponge Docks Makeover, Unsolved Murder

1. Sponge Docks: Facelift or No Facelift?

Updates to a planned makeover for the Tarpon Springs sponge docks, including a new conceptual design from Hoffman Architects, were presented at Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting. What do you think?

2. Tarpon Springs Jail Bookings: Feb. 15-19

The following report shows charges associated with Tarpon Springs residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 15-19.

3. Unsolved Murder of Tarpon Springs Man Leaves Unanswered Questions

Family members recently held a vigil for 73-year-old Eddie Dixon, who was found dead in his apartment in December. No one has been charged in the case, and detectives said they do not have any new information.

4. Sunset Hills Students Honored by City Commission

A group of gifted students was recognized by city officials earlier this week.

5. Candidates to Sound Off in Final Forum Next Week

The public is encouraged to attend and meet the candidates one last time before Tarponites head to the polls in March.

6. Details Emerge For Tarpon Springs Peace Flag Project

In conjunction with Peace4Tarpon, the project is an ongoing effort that will run through April.

7. VIDEO: Tarpon Springs Teacher Among Participants in Gun Training Course

Nancy Napierala, who is a special ed instructor at East Lake High, was among the one hundred Pinellas County educators who received a free concealed weapons course courtesy of a licensed firearms instructor recently.

8. Tarpon Sunday Market Offers Food Truck With a Cause

Through sales of mexican dishes from a food truck, America's Disaster Relief helps grief-stricken communities.

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