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In today's newsletter:

  • How Tarpon Springs became the shipyard hub for Tampa Bay's new ferry.

Also on today's calendar: Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PSTA's Ferry Service Takes Major Step Forward as First Vessel Arrives in Pinellas County (paradisenewsfl.com) — Tarpon Springs is playing a key role in launching PSTA's new ferry service, with the Bay Breeze now in town for refurbishment at Tarpon Marine Service. Local officials say the project will bring work to area maritime businesses while preparing vessels for passenger trips between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa later this year. The effort is funded by a federal transit grant.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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