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Special Olympics Athlete from Tarpon Gets Dream Day With Red Sox
Along with a number of other athletes from Florida, 6-year-old Damie DeCan was able to train with the professionals.

Rachel Jolley is a USF grad, daughter of a retired fire official and St. Pete native to boot. She is currently the local editor for Tarpon Springs Patch and East Lake Patch.
Previously, Jolley was a freelance contributor for the St. Pete Patch from December 2010 until August of 2012.
Jolley lists soccer as her first love and even played Division 1 ball on an athletic scholarship. In her down time, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.
Along with a number of other athletes from Florida, 6-year-old Damie DeCan was able to train with the professionals.

The City of Tarpon Springs has released a statement regarding Wednesday's water line break.
Tarpon Springs' Enchanted Oven specializes in a number of baked goods, including cakes that could pass as pieces of art.
A group of gifted students was recognized by city officials earlier this week.
The public is encouraged to attend and meet the candidates one last time before Tarponites head to the polls in March.
Find out what's happening in your neck of the woods this weekend.
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?
Residents will need to find alternate routes for the next couple of weeks.
Avalon Theisen is no stranger to educating the masses, and on Saturday, she''ll make a highly anticipated stop in East Lake.
At East Lake Patch, we enjoy highlighting interaction with our readers. Today's spotlight features a reader-posted comment on a local business.
City workers are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
In conjunction with Peace4Tarpon, the project is an ongoing effort that will run through April.
Although a lot of Tarponites are supportive of the seasonal event, one reader voiced her dislike for the concerts.
The free event starts back up at the end of February.
Through sales of mexican dishes from a food truck, America's Disaster Relief helps grief-stricken communities.
This week, locals can support the organization by dining out at an area restaurant.
East Lake Patch wants to know what you're interested in reading about.
The condo is listed as a short sale and currently takes the cake for the cheapest in East Lake.
Through her love for the environment, 12-year-old Avalon Theisen is making waves in the world of conservation and she's headed to East Lake.
Find out what's going on in and around East Lake this weekend.