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🌱 Patch AM: See how Tarpon Springs is giving Tampa Bay’s ferries a fresh start

Also check out 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on the Tarpon Springs Patch calendar

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Hello again Tarpon Springs! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Tarpon Springs is giving Tampa Bay's ferries a fresh start
  • Tarpon Springs man unhurt after I-75 crash sends boat skidding

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local maritime businesses refurbish and upgrade Tampa Bay ferry boats (fox13news.com) — Two Tampa Bay ferry boats are being refurbished right now at Tarpon Springs Marine Services, bringing a sizable marine project and related business to town. Crews are overhauling interiors, decks and mechanics so the Bay Breeze and Bay Clipper can soon carry hundreds of passengers, highlighting Tarpon Springs' maritime expertise and keeping federal grant-funded work in the local economy.
   

• Summerfield driver merging onto I-75 crashes into boat and trailer on Labor Day (villages-news.com) — A 66-year-old Tarpon Springs man towing a boat on I-75 was hit when a Summerfield driver failed to handle a curve on the Blanton Road entrance ramp, knocking the boat off its trailer. The vessel skidded along the highway in Pasco County, but fortunately no injuries were reported as troopers continue investigating the Labor Day crash.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Sonida Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Coordinator in Tarpon Springs. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Holiday. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarpon Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

  • As Hurricane Season Peaks, Tampa Terrazzo Flags Unsealed Concrete as an Overlooked Storm Risk (issuewire.com)

New Port Richey

  • Child Bitten By Gator While Swimming At Weeki Wachee Preserve: Sheriff (patch.com)

Dunedin

Ok Tarpon Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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