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Hey Tarpon Springs, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Duke Energy buries power lines, Bamboo Charlies restaurant coming soon, and sunset beach movie night + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Tarpon Springs protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Smarter infrastructure on the way: Duke Energy crews are burying power lines in Pinellas to harden the grid. Stronger poles and self-healing tech aim to cut outages, but work may take up to three months — learn what’s changing and why.
New complex elevates play: Nearby Pinellas Park’s Sprowls Horizon Sports Park held its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting and weekend festivities, including mascot visits, on-field demos, and a Lightning-backed ball-hockey rink — get all the event details.
Business filings reveal backer: Bamboo Charlies, a new restaurant concept, is set to open at 4930 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey, near a Citgo. Co-owner John Molder has not shared plans yet — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Your week needs pasta: When the craving hits, Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro serves twirlable comfort, with scratch-made sauces, generous pours, and cozy downtown vibes that make lingering easy. Perfect for midweek mood boosts, dinner here tastes like a hug you can twirl on a fork.
Quick chill, big relief: Whether you’re nursing a cranky shoulder or craving a brisk reset, Cryo-eeze has whole-body cryo, targeted spot sessions, red light, compression, and hyperbaric all under one chill roof, so you can face the week refreshed instead of feeling like you got steamrolled by a linebacker.
Pre-loved style fix: Sunshine Eco-Finds is a mom-and-daughter-run resale spot with curated pre-owned clothing, accessories, and the occasional upcycled treasure, perfect when your closet wants something interesting and your wallet stays sensible. A new-to-you piece from their racks can spark happy outfit chaos.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧾 AARP Tax Help @ Tarpon Springs Public Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 10:00 AM – Tax season at the library means free help from AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, bless them, first come with a sign-in sheet, no appointments. They focus on 50+ with modest incomes, and if you like paperwork someone else tackles, skip the calls, and peek at tarponlibrary.org/tax.
🧠Seinfeld Trivia @ Dented Keg Ale Works | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:30 PM – Seinfeld Trivia is taking over Dented Keg Ale Works with soup rules, marble ryes, and bragging rights for the true masters of their domain. Finally, a legitimate use for decades of reruns. Bring smart friends, bold opinions, and enjoy free entry, prizes, and drinkable beer.
🎬 Sunset Beach Movie Night @ Sunset Beach Concert Series, Tarpon Springs, FL | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Craving a beachy movie night that is free? Sunset Beach rolls out Lilo & Stitch, live action, with crafts and lawn games before dusk, and concessions on hand. Bring floats or chairs, skip the pets and pinot, and let the waves handle the sound design.
🎬 New Port Richey Film Festival @ Richey Suncoast Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Whether you remember when we fancied ourselves Hollywood of the East, or just want good stories and free AC, the New Port Richey Film Festival returns to Richey Suncoast Theatre with shorts from local youth and adults. Free to attend, first come, first served.
♻ Beach Clean Up Land & Sea @ Anclote River Park | Sunday (3/22) at 10:00 AM – Trade your weekend chores for a Gulf Coast clean sweep by land and sea, launching from Anclote River Park. We’ll hop beaches, islands, and sandbars, bag the junk, then laugh about the oldest, weirdest finds for prizes. Bags, grabbers, food, and drinks are covered.
🎠River Spirit Play @ Sims Park Amphitheater | Monday (3/23) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve ever wanted the Cotee River to spill the town’s best stories, the West Pasco Historical Society’s play at Sims Park has you covered. It’s a free, sit-back-and-smile stroll through New Port Richey’s legends, characters, and quirks, with nostalgia, humor, and actual facts.
🦋 Monarch Stations @ Tarpon Springs Community Garden | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Garden weather calls for butterflies and closed-toe shoes, as monarch researcher Ken Stolte stops by the Tarpon Springs Community Garden to unpack the Butterfly Project, why it matters, and how you can pitch in. Free, welcoming, and nerdy. Park by Orange and Safford, bring water.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Tarpon Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 4%
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Sunsets, salt air, and Gulf views define 1726 Sunkissed Drive in Tarpon Springs. This elevated 4-bed, 4-bath retreat, built in 2004, offers 2,694 square feet, a 3-car tandem garage, and a private elevator. Highlights include a screened porch, wet bar with wine refrigeration, a Gulf-view primary suite, and a private boardwalk to a waterfront sunset deck near Howard Park.
Take a peek inside →
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