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Florida Hospital North Pinellas, Shepherd Center Team Up to Make a Difference
The partnership yielded enough food to produce a hearty Thanksgiving meal for 600 local families.

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.
The partnership yielded enough food to produce a hearty Thanksgiving meal for 600 local families.

Is Black Friday becoming Black Thursday? Are the in-store deals really worth waiting for? Are shoppers getting better bargains online from home? University of South Florida marketing professors in the College of Business weigh in.
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Since today is the official day of thankfulness, we want to hear what Tarponites are thankful for.
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With cooking as the leading cause of home fires, the American Red Cross is offering a rundown of safety tips to ensure a safe holiday.
Tarpon Springs Patch highlights interaction with our readers. Today, it's a post-Thanksgiving event you won't want to miss.
Take a break from the holiday rush and relax with a round of golf for a good cause.
Located in Tarpon Springs, the hospital received the honor from the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce.
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The Greek Community of Tarpon Springs exhibit is a crucial part of the museum.
Still looking for a Thanksgiving dessert? You might want to consider a dessert from this collection of recipes ranging from cookies and pies, to gluten free and vegan options.
With plenty of options on the menu, Mama's offers a real taste of Greece.
Tarpon Springs Patch highlights interaction with our readers. Today, it's a photo blog from a local art studio that recently held a free craft day for kids!
Check out this holiday rundown of sweet treats, ranging from cookies to pies to gluten free and vegan options.
Sherry Downing, owner of Dot's Dish Garden, displays her work at fairs and festivals in the region.
A lot of area establishments are closed for the holiday, but the sponge docks hot spot is open for business.
The vacant building on the sponge docks has a number of available spaces within the plaza.