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It’s Friday, Tarpon Springs! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Bridge renaming for Bob Dillinger and Bernie McCabe, record tourism boosts small businesses, and a seafood festival + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Commemorating two justice luminaries: Pinellas commuters may spot new name signs on the Bayside Bridge after a ceremony honored Robert “Bob” Dillinger and Bernard “Bernie” McCabe, longtime Sixth Circuit legal leaders, in late February — read about the bridge renaming.
Boom times for small businesses: Florida welcomed a record 143.3 million visitors in 2025, including the busiest holiday season on record. The tourism surge is fueling business growth statewide, including Tarpon Springs shops and restaurants — explore the numbers and trends.
Growth plan draws scrutiny: Pasco County commissioners approved moving forward a land-use change for property near Pilot Country Airport, drawing worries over 35-foot buildings and privacy. A final adoption vote could happen April 7 — see what’s proposed and when.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Craveable plant-based comfort: Skip the dinner debate and let The Green Table Restaurant cook. Plant-based gyros, cheesesteaks, and Impossible burgers deliver all the melty, savory nostalgia without the slump. Perfect for a midweek refuel when you crave hearty, familiar food that actually makes you feel good.
Your indoor treasure hunt: Whether you’re swapping shelf fillers or chasing that “didn’t know I needed it” find, Knot on Main Street makes browsing antiques, vintage, and local art feel easy under one roof. Pop in for 20 minutes, leave an hour later… happily distracted.
Wake up looking done: If your morning routine needs a shortcut, Artistic Cuts Salon Inc.offers permanent brows, eyeliner, and lip color in Tarpon Springs, so you can snooze and still look polished. Low-maintenance glam that lasts, with natural-looking shape and color tailored to you.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎤 Kelsea Martinez @ Sims Park New Port Richey | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Bring your blanket, lawn chair, and best river breeze swagger to Sims Park’s southwest corner by the Grassin Bridge for Kelsea Martinez, an indie, hip-hop, and R&B blender with heart. She turned hard times into uplifting tunes, we just supply the folding chair.
🛍 Flea Market @ Community Congregational Church-New Port Richey, FL | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Clear your calendar for the first Saturday, October through May, and hit the flea market for treasure hunting or decluttering. Dig for Pyrex, vinyl, and that missing socket, or rent a space or table, sip coffee, and let your junk become someone else’s story.
🎨 Art on Main: Chalk & Artisan Festival @ New Port Richey Main Street, Inc. | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Third annual and very New Port Richey, Downtown is swapping asphalt for pastels as chalk artists turn Main Street into a Cotee-inspired river of color. Stroll the murals, browse the artisan market, catch live music, then swing by The Hacienda for artist awards, shopping, and lunch.
🦞 Dunedin Seafood Festival @ Dunedin Marina and Edgewater Park | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Our 15th annual seafood and music bash hits the Dunedin waterfront, free to attend, with fresh local bites, cold drinks, and bands all day. Bring the family, the dog, and a folding chair, beat the parking shuffle, and settle in for peak coastal smugness.
🎲 Community Games and Crafts Night @ Community Congregational Church-New Port Richey, FL | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Craving a low-key night of queer joy, board games, and crafts without the bar noise? Bring a favorite game or project, share snacks if you want, or just show up and play, first Saturdays with Community Congregational Church UCC, potluck vibes included.
🚗 Car, Truck, Jeep and Bike Show @ Baby Hughy’s Pizza and Burgers Tampa Bay | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Shine up the ride and roll in for Kevin’s Car, Truck, Jeep, and Bike Show, where they hand out trophies like Costco samples. Expect 29 awards including Best in Show, Manager’s Choice, a Long Hauler nod, plus 50/50, raffles, music, and $25 cash vendor spots.
⚾ Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers @ TD Ballpark | Sunday (3/8) at 1:07 PM – An afternoon at the Dome means Jays baseball, Tigers in town, and the eternal argument about whether to beat the traffic or stay for the ninth. Expect big swings, overpriced suds, and a nostalgia hit for anyone who still calls it SkyDome.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Tarpon Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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