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Happy New Year, Tarpon Springs!
Here's to a year full of health, growth and prosperity for Tarponites everywhere.

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.
Here's to a year full of health, growth and prosperity for Tarponites everywhere.

Today, Tarpon Springs Patch is highlighting a reader-posted photo in our 'We Are Tarpon Springs' Photo Contest.
Today, Tarpon Springs Patch is highlighting a reader-posted comment on a story about tax hikes.
Find out which area establishments made the cut this year.
Don't let that old tannenbaum go to waste. Follow these simple steps and recycle it instead.
According to the College of Education at the University of South Florida, the tarpon that were seen jumping when settlers arrived in the area were actually mullet.
Meet Jerome and friends at SPCA Tampa Bay.
Today, we are highlighting a reader-posted comment.
Purchasing goods from the gift shop directly benefits the mission of the museum.
The local facility is teaming up with Mt. Moriah for a good cause.
Wild animals at the local nature preserve make for great photo opportunities.
Your local editor compiled a list of the top headlines from 2012 in Tarpon Springs.
We love highlighting interaction with our readers on Tarpon Springs Patch. Today, this reader-posted event offers exercise and health tips at a local gym.
With a multitude of events taking place for the annual celebration, Tarpon Springs is offering its own style of fun.
Here's to another wonderful year in Tarpon Springs.
Here's a fun list of holiday movie favorites. Do you have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Check out the top headlines in Tarpon Springs with our week in review.
A local blogger shared his opinion on Florida's mental healthcare system in a recent blog on Patch.
Hospital Safety Score recently revealed high honors for the facility in Tarpon Springs.
We enjoy highlighting interaction with our readers on Tarpon Springs Patch. Today, instead of just one special event, we've featured two!