City Discusses American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Tarpon Springs is receiving $12 million in federal funding through the ARPA program. To date, about $2 million has been allocated for four projects: Bayshore Drive sewer project, citywide marketing/advertising, mental health for first responders, and Public Safety Building upgrades. Officials are continuing to seek resident input on the remaining $10 million. Go to ConnectTarponSprings.com for more information, or attend the Commission meeting Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m., and participate in the discussion. |
|
|
|
Welcome New Businesses: Blackbeard's Grub n' Grog and Marco's Pizza
Blackbeard's Grub n' Grog, 80 W. Live Oak, opened in late February and Marco's Pizza, 1147 S. Pinellas Ave., will be opening in early March. Blackbeard's offers a menu ranging from seafood, salads, sandwiches, and steaks. The new restaurant is locally owned and operated. Marco's pizza, a national franchise, specializes in pizza, crustless pizza bowls, salads, wings, and subs, and is opening Monday, Feb. 28.
|
|
|
|
|
Flagship Bank Breaks Ground on New Building |
A new Flagship Bank is under construction at the southeast corner of Meres and Alt. 19 at the Meres Town Center. The new 3,300 sq. ft. building will feature a drive-thru. Once completed later this year, the bank and employees will move from their temporary location at 116 S. Pinellas Ave. |
|
|
|
|
New Upscale Cocktail Lounge to Open Downtown |
Twisted Orange, a new cocktail lounge concept by the owners of Backdraughts Downtown, will be opening at 105 E. Tarpon Ave. The new lounge will feature specialty craft cocktails, soft music, and small plates from nearby Backdraughts and Maine-ly Delicious. |
|
|
|
|
Free Business Resources for Small Business |
The Small Business Development Center offers myriad free online workshops and seminars to help small businesses start, grow, and prosper. Pinellas County SCORE is dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping them succeed. SCORE offers free personal, confidential mentoring and educational workshops virtually and in-person. SBDC offers myriad free online workshops and seminars. Click here for the monthly calendar.
|
|
|
|
|
Tarpon Springs March Events and Festivals
|
Enjoy shows and performances with TarponArts, and enjoy these city festivals:
-
Sunset Beach Concert, Thursday, March 3, TSHS Jazz Ensemble
-
First Friday, March 4
-
Sunset Beach Cleanup, March 5
-
Easter Bunny Photos, March 10-April 10
-
Movies in the Park, March 12
-
Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival, March 12-13
-
Greek Independence Day Parade, Saturday, March 20
|
|
|
|
|
Click below for current listings of available commercial properties in the city.
|
|
|
|
|
Please check out the City's website for more information and resources. For social media users, please "like" our Facebook and Linked In pages; check out our You Tube channel, and follow us on Twitter.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs Economic Development: 727-938-3711
61 W. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 t: 727.938.3711
|
Please LIKE US & FOLLOW US: |
|
|
|
|
|
