Tarpon Springs faces an interesting quandary of caring, when it comes to helping the homeless. Over the years, several kindhearted and caring angels have gotten together to provide many basic services for the homeless. In Tarpon, a homeless person can find free hot meals every day of the week, clothing, a food pantry, day shelter to shower and receive mail and health care. When the weather turns cold there is a cold night shelter. The phrase "build it and they will come" has never been truer. ...more

October 24, 2009

In his 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, one of the duties that held the most personal meaning to Michael Bilirakis was serving on the House Veterans Committee. As a Korean War veteran, he shares a bond with all who have served. Bilirakis, who left the House at the end of 2006, is now spearheading a project to ensure that the experiences of all local veterans are remembered in a way that will continue to serve their community. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, 34 miles of former railroad right of way, began as a vision of Bert Vallery in 1983. Vallery, a Pinellas County resident, was inspired to promote a safe area for bicyclists, strollers and joggers after his son died in a bicycle accident. ...more

October 24, 2009

Panhandlers have been growing increasingly aggressive and menacing downtown and in other commercial areas of the city. ...more

October 24, 2009

Wiregrass Ranch , Tarpon Springs for h.s. scores ...more

October 23, 2009

Through richer and poorer, better and worse, Paul Stewart passion for the Bucs has only grown stronger. ...more

October 23, 2009

Having surged into possible playoff contention, the Plant City High Raiders know they must come up with wins in their next two games to get there. ...more

October 21, 2009

PHU's Cote medalist at 2A-12 tournament NEW PORT RICHEY - Last season, Palm Harbor University's Matt Cote went to the state tournament alone. This year he wants his teammates with him. ...more

October 21, 2009

Tarpon Springs Public Services Director Juan Cruz has retired after working for the city 43 years. ...more

October 21, 2009

SCOREBOARD Today's Schedule Volleyball: Gulf at Anclote Tournament; Wiregrass Ranch at Hudson, 7:30 a.m. ...more

October 21, 2009