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Hello Tarpon Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A reopened community pool, Disney's Frozen Jr., and baby sign language + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Budget worries for Clearwater: Clearwater residents are weighing Amendment 3’s impact, which officials warn could cut the general fund by 10%. A special budget work session will be held August 11 to discuss options -- read the full story.
Travel flexibility amid storms: United extended a weather rebooking waiver Monday for 11 Florida airports as thunderstorms disrupt flights, and Tampa Bay travelers on United are advised to check each segment and fare differences -- read the full story.
A community pool returns: Clearwater’s Long Center pool reopened after a year and a half of renovations, celebrated at a pool party. Upgrades include water treatment and HVAC systems plus structural repairs -- read the full story.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Clean comfort, actually tasty: Treat yourself this week to farm-to-table plates that are gluten-free, seed-oil-free and big on flavor. Sol St Pete Bistro reimagines nostalgic comfort food with organic, seasonal ingredients so you can eat like your grandma cooked it... if she had a holistic chef’s toolkit.
Soft serve on call: Softee the King rolls up with creamy soft serve cones, sundaes, and floats for birthdays, school fundraisers, Tarpon Springs block hangs, even weddings. Book the truck, keep it easy with friendly pros, and watch every grown-up turn into an excited kid.
Thrifting that saves tails: Give your weekend rummage fix a purpose at Suncoast Animal League Thrift Shop, where every purchase fuels a local no-kill rescue. Expect pet supplies, kitchen finds, home goods, small furnishings, and even jewelry and purses, so you can feather your nest and spoil the fur crew while doing good.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Kids Club @ Thumbprint Art Cafe | Thursday (8/6) at 6:00 PM – Kids Club is swooping in every Thursday evening with fresh, hands-on art projects that keep the littles happily paint-splattered and bragging about it. You get a couple of blessed hours to hear your own thoughts, maybe finish a hot coffee, and rediscover silence. Win-win, really.
❄ Disney's Frozen Jr. @ Richey Suncoast Theatre (New Port Richey) | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from the swampy summer and catch Richey Suncoast Theatre Kids in Disney's Frozen Jr. at Richey Suncoast Theatre in New Port Richey. Olaf, a reindeer, and actual harmonies, no tablet required. Expect proud-parent tears, delighted kids, and a pleasantly overachieving air conditioner.
🍼 Baby Sign Language* @ Tarpon Springs Public Library | Friday (8/7) at 10:30 AM – Swap guesswork, tears, and meltdowns for Baby Sign Language. Designed for ages birth to 3, you’ll learn simple ASL phrases and songs from the Deaf Literacy Center. Registration required, because even tiny chatterboxes need a headcount.
💃 Line Dance @ The Forte School of Fine Arts (New Port Richey) | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Grab your boots and head to The Forte School for a night of Christian line dancing, food trucks, and easygoing fellowship. Two left feet are fine, the lines do the thinking. Bring the family, leave with a lighter mood, and probably a new friend.
🍽 Free Community Dinner @ Faith City Church Florida (Holiday) | Saturday (8/8) at 5:00 PM – Skip the nightly what’s-for-dinner debate and let the neighborhood feed you. A free community dinner, in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries, means real food, real people, and zero dishes. Bring the whole crew, swap stories, leave with a full belly, not a receipt.
☀ Sunshine Sessions @ Cavalaire Square (New Port Richey) | Sunday (8/9) at 11:00 AM – Second Sundays, Cavalaire Square turns into a sunny, all-ages day rave, complete with house beats from Heather Effie, bubbles, and wellness-y touches. Think dancing before nap time, affirmation cards instead of hangovers, and yes, free parking, so your knees and meter both get a break.
🚗 Kevin’s & Whiskey Wings Tarpon Springs Car Shows Car, Truck, Jeep, & Bike Show @ Whiskey Wings Tarpon Springs | Sunday (9/6) at 11:00 AM – Roll into Kevin’s and Whiskey Wings in Tarpon for a car, truck, Jeep, and bike showdown with more trophies than a Little League banquet. Forty awards, Best in Show galore, 50/50, raffles, music, and a $100 club nod if your crew shows. Vendors, bring cash.
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07 — Tarpon Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 47%
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 71%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis fully transformed Tarpon Springs estate spans more than two private acres and pairs timeless architecture with sleek 2023 upgrades. Inside, soaring ceilings and an open layout center around a chef’s kitchen with marble counters, illuminated cabinetry, and an oversized island. Pocket sliders open to a screened lanai, pool, spa, fire pit, and a lush little Florida orchard.
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