| New City Budget Effective Oct. 1 Maintains Property Tax RateThe Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget totaling $76,310,953, is in effect beginning Oct. 1, and includes maintaining the City millage rate at 5.37. Capital improvement projects budgeted for 2024 include dollars for public safety, water and sewer projects, river and bayou dredging, brick street and road reconstruction, streetscaping, library and golf course improvements. The CRA budget includes dollars for incentive grants, beautification, and infrastructure projects. |
Sustainable Yard Waste Practices Begin December 1The City recently approved a change to yard waste pickup that no longer allows plastic to be used to bag yard waste and instead allows for paper and other recyclable products. The change takes effect Dec. 1, and to help with the transition, residents can pick up free paper bags Monday, Oct. 16 while supplies last. Locations are at the Public Works Sanitation Office, 325 E. Pine St., or across from the Yard Waste Facility at 898 S. Levis Ave. More information will be coming to residents over the next few months. |
Sponge Docks Property Purchase Referendum on Nov. 7 BallotThe Tuesday, Nov. 7 ballot contains one question for Tarpon Springs voters: The City proposes to purchase vacant undeveloped parcels of land totaling 1.91 acres fronting Roosevelt Boulevard, Hill Street and Cross Street from Santorini Developers LLC for $1.8 million for the purpose of preservation, parkland, event space, parking, and civic uses. Shall this purchase be approved? Residents are encouraged to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7. |
Hurricane Idalia Business Resources AvailableFEMA has established a local office to assist businesses and homeowners with disaster recovery. Business resources include loans for the uninsured, economic injury, and emergency assistance. The local FEMA center is at the Palm Harbor CSA, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. It is open 9 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday. For SBA assistance, go SBA Disaster Assistance. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). |
Welcome New Business: Muzzie’s HangoverMuzzie’s Sandwich Shop has reopened under a new name, new ownership, new atmosphere, and new food and drink menu. Muzzie’s Hangover, 700 S. Pinellas Ave., features some of the best sandwiches along with cocktails and a Bloody Mary featuring house-made “7 Sins” mix and enough garnishes to call it a meal. Located next to the newly-opened Tin Man, Muzzie’s Hangover is open Thursdays-Sundays. |
Tarpon Springs October Events and FestivalsThe Tarpon Arts 2023-24 season brochure and sizzle reel featuring clips of all the performers is live for viewing on TarponArts.org. Enjoy these city festivals and events in October:Sunset Beach Concert, Thursday, October 5First Friday, Friday, October 6Second Saturday Market, Saturday, October 14Halloween Bash, Saturday, October 21Visit ExploreTarponSprings.com for citywide events and tourism information. |
| Available PropertiesClick below for current listings of available commercial properties in the city.Properties for LeaseProperties for Sale |