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Reader Spotlight: Creepy Cool Gator Photo
Although the image is from an angle too close for many's comfort, the beauty of the animal makes it worth a second look.

Rachel Jolley is a USF grad, daughter of a retired fire official and St. Pete native to boot. She is currently the local editor for Tarpon Springs Patch and East Lake Patch.
Previously, Jolley was a freelance contributor for the St. Pete Patch from December 2010 until August of 2012.
Jolley lists soccer as her first love and even played Division 1 ball on an athletic scholarship. In her down time, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.
Although the image is from an angle too close for many's comfort, the beauty of the animal makes it worth a second look.

Today's highlighted user interaction on Tarpon Springs Patch is a reader-posted comment.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral announced a switching of venue for the popular festival, which takes place after the dive for the cross on Sunday.
Diving for the cross is not the only event planned during this weekend's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.
Tank was a stray, but now he's wanting to come home with you!
Planning on heading to Tarpon Springs for Epiphany? The cross dive is one of many events planned for the annual Greek Orthodox celebration this weekend.
A local teen is being given the honor of releasing a white dove at Sunday's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.
Planning on heading to Tarpon Springs for Epiphany? The cross dive is one of many events planned for the annual Greek Orthodox celebration this weekend.
Kathryn Kiskaddon of Tarpon Springs makes her hometown proud with her acedemic achievements.
According to the Times, Police officers arrested a man after her drove into two individuals with his car. Police say they later found a butcher knife on the floor in front of the driver's seat.
The Epiphany celebration takes place this weekend in Tarpon Springs and is a must-see event for locals. But have you ever wondered about the history of the celebration?
There is a lot more than the diving for the cross and a festival happening during this weekend's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.
City officials recently joined a Skype session with leaders from its sister city in Kalymnos, Greece.
When is the Quadrantids Meteor Shower? If you don't pay attention, you may miss the first light show of 2013.
"Sam Raney, 74, was known as 'Big Sam,' not really for his physical size but for the size of his heart, the size of his faith, and the size of his love. He loved 'big' and in return was loved by all who knew him."
And the winner of the Tarpon Springs Patch Facebook cover photo is...
Safety is the key to having a successful and fun New Year's Eve.
Check out this awesomely Tarponized article with the top blog posts from locals this past year.
As the year comes to a close, here's a look at some of our favorite photos on Tarpon Springs Patch that were contributed by readers in 2012.
As Tarponites prepare for the new year, Tarpon Springs Patch recaps 2012 through images.