All that stands in the way of the Meres Town Center project moving along according to schedule is an Army Corps of Engineers permit on the extension of Meres Boulevard from Alt. 19 to U.S. 19. ...more

October 31, 2009

Travelers not interested in art or parades should stay away from downtown Tarpon Springs on Sunday afternoon if they want to avoid heavy congestion from the Greek Indolence Day Parade and Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce Fine Art Show. ...more

March 28, 2009

When the Highlands County School District made its budget projections in July 2008, it was estimating to receive nearly $950,000 from the Florida Lottery revenue for this school year. ...more

February 17, 2009

Larry Zych of Sebring is ready to retire – as soon as he wins $105 million in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. With Florida becoming the 30th state to join in the Powerball lottery, Zych and others like him can purchase tickets for a chance at big multimillion jackpots. ...more

January 6, 2009

An earful of comments from Tarpon Springs business leaders and residents likely awaits city staff Wednesday night during a town hall meeting to discuss revisions to the city's sign ordinance. Interim City Manager Mark LeCouris and city planners will hold the fact-finding meeting starting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum in Craig Park. ...more

January 2, 2009

Local officials have entered into talks with Florida Department of Transportation staff in hopes of the city being able to assume control over East Tarpon Avenue. ...more

December 20, 2008

During these tough economic times, many vehicle owners are thinking about repairing what they have rather than buying another car, van or truck. ...more

October 25, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- The former home of what once was one of the city's most notorious nightspots could become a house of worship by early next year. The pastor of the East Lake Church of God in Christ doesn't think this should cause anyone a problem. ...more

August 2, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- A zoning change request from the developer of Meres Crossing, adjacent to Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, will be heard by the City Commission next week. The mixed-use retail, medical office and apartment project at Meres Boulevard and Alt 19 is viewed as a southern gateway into the city's downtown. It is also envisioned as an economic boost for the hospital, which is looking to attract more medical experts so patients are not referred to other hospital facilities. ...more

August 2, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- When visitors turn into the Tarpon Springs Historical Society Railroad Museum to ask questions they can now expect to get an official answer. ...more

July 26, 2008