Tarpon Springs Adopts New Fiscal Year Budget Amid Debates Over Charter Amendments and Residency Requirements

Overview: The Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners convened in a special session to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and address a series of proposed charter amendments and residency requirements.

Tarpon Springs Board Discusses Infrastructure Upgrades, Historic Preservation, and Community Initiatives

Overview: The Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners convened to address vital issues ranging from infrastructure upgrades and historic preservation to new homeowner initiatives and essential community services. The meeting, held on September 17th, 2024, included discussions and presentations aimed at enhancing the city’s resilience and community engagement.

Tarpon Springs Tentatively Approves 2024 Millage Rate and Budget

Overview: The Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners held a special session to discuss and tentatively approve the millage rate and budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The tentative millage rate was set at 5.37, a 7.71% increase over the rollback rate, while the total budget was proposed at $86,155,894.

Sponge Docks Renaming Proposal Sparks Community Outcry at Tarpon Springs Meeting

Overview: The Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners meeting held on September 3, 2024, covered a range of topics, including the proposal to rename the historic Sponge Docks District, discussions on charter amendments, and public safety and infrastructure issues.

Tarpon Springs Residents Voice Concerns Over Drug-Related Activities at Greenleaf Way Property

Overview: The recent Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners meeting, held on August 20, 2024, was marked by public comments concerning a property at Greenleaf Way, which residents allege is a center for drug-related activities. The session, led by Mayor Costa Vatikiotis, included a special presentation on a Greek study abroad trip and discussions on various community issues, but the recurring theme was the safety and wellbeing of residents around the problematic property.