City, CRA Property Values Increase

City property values have risen for the ninth straight year, up 7.30%. All 24 Pinellas County municipalities realized increases in property values ranging from 10.79% in Belleair Bluffs to 2.67% in Oldsmar. Property values in the CRA rose 9.44%, the fifth highest increase of the 14 CRAs in the county.  Click here to see how Tarpon Springs compares with other Pinellas County municipalities.
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Process Underway

The City is developing its budget for FY22, and residents are encouraged to follow and join in on the process. Review the executive summary of the proposed FY22 budget, or read the entire proposed FY22 budget. Public hearings for citizen comments will be held on Tues., Sept. 7 and Wed., Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall.  The new budget year begins October 1.
Local Businesses Named "Best Of" by Tampa Bay Times People's Choice

Nine local businesses in Tarpon Springs were named "Best" in the region by the Tampa Bay Times' Peoples' Choice Awards. Two businesses won in multiple categories. Click here to see all the Tarpon Springs businesses that are among the "Best" in the Tampa Bay region, and stop in this month to shop, dine, and congratulation them.
Welcome New Businesses:
Sunshine Supply Company and Mirage Interiors
There's more retail to enjoy Downtown with the opening of Sunshine Supply Company at 208 E. Tarpon Ave. The new store has been completely renovated into a bright, fun, eclectic boutique of gifts, artwork, home furnishings, clothing items, and foodstuffs. They are hosting a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday, Aug. 5, 4:00 p.m.

Looking for window coverings and furnishings? Look no further than Cohen Window Fashions/Mirage Interiors, recently opened at 42072 US Hwy 19 N. The local, family-owned business is the only area store selling Hunter Douglas products. They offer hundreds of styles of blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery in a bright, airy retail showroom.
Tarpon Springs In the News
We've taken the time to round up the latest news for you. Click here for a compilation of City projects and business happenings that have been in the news this past month.
Tarpon Springs August Events and Festivals
Summer events continue with a full lineup of fun for August. Start with the Sunset Beach Concert Aug. 5 and First Friday Aug. 6. On Aug. 14, start your day at the Tarpon Saturday Market, and end it at Craig Park with a free Welcome Back Concert in the Park. Then on Aug. 21, get your groove on at one of the most popular festivals, Hippie Fest. For a listing of events, times, and more information, see ExploreTarponSprings.com.
Available Properties
Click on the links below for current listings of available commercial properties for sale or lease in the City.
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