| August 2022 |
 City, CRA Property Tax Values Rise 14% City property values have risen for the 10th straight year, up 14.02%, nearly double the 7.30% increase from the prior year. All 24 Pinellas County municipalities realized increases in property values ranging from 9.09% in Belleair Shore to 16.14% in Indian Rocks Beach. Property values in the CRA rose 14.61%, up from 9% in the prior year. Click here to see the property value comparisons among the Pinellas County municipalities and CRAs. |
| Welcome New Business: Moonberry Mercantile When Downtown, a must visit is to the new Moonberry Mercantile & Trading, a retail shop featuring eco-friendly, “slow living” and sustainable household items and decor, garden products, clothing and accessories, including babies and children’s items. This is the place for sustainable products, from beeswax food wrappers to reusable “paper” towels. The store is located at 101 W. Court St., next to Petra Collective.  |
City Receives Grant for Union Academy Neighborhood The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the City a $50,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Funds will support a Cultural Resources Survey of the historically and culturally significant properties that will establish the foundation for a preservation program for the Union Academy Neighborhood. This is an initial step in a larger plan to address inequities in the neighborhood, and will involve many public participation meetings. The project is expected to begin in early fall and be completed by summer 2023. |
| Coming Soon: Sponge City Brewing The long-vacant produce stand at 501 S. Pinellas Ave. was recently sold and is undergoing transformation into Sponge City Brewing, a new brewery that also will serve food. The name pays homage to the city’s historic culture, and will be the sixth brewery in the city. Sponge City will feature a large outdoor area and deck, and is expected to open later this year. |
Downtown Attracts New Residential HousingMore housing opportunities may be available in the near Downtown area with the addition of an eight-unit multifamily development in three, two-story buildings at 331 N. Safford Ave. Located adjacent to the Pinellas Trail, the new complex offers residents amenities for Downtown living and provides support to area businesses. The project was approved by the P&Z Board in July and will be heard by the BOC for final approval in August. |
Tarpon Springs August Events and Festivals Enjoy shows and performances with TarponArts, and enjoy these city festivals and events:Sunset Beach Concert, Thursday, August 4First Friday, Friday, August 5Second Saturday Market, Saturday, August 13Hippie Fest, Saturday, August 20Back to School Splash and EcoFest, Saturday, August 20Sunset Beach Concert, Thursday, Sept. 1Visit ExploreTarponSprings.com for events and tourism information. |
| Available Properties Click below for current listings of available commercial properties in the city. Properties for Lease Properties for Sale |