St. Pete College Workforce Innovation Hub Opens

A community-wide partnership among government, business, and education is helping build a sustainable talent pipeline for the future workforce. The Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub opened with a ceremony Feb. 20 at St. Pete College. The hub partners with businesses to support students gaining skills in manufacturing, technology, and entrepreneurship, and ultimately lead to placement in higher skilled jobs.
 
First CRA Mural Grant Receives Approval

Five Branches Brewery's new location at 131 Hibiscus St. will feature an artist's mural on the building exterior thanks to a new Photo/Mural grant available to commercial buildings within the CRA and Special Area Plan. Created two years ago, the grant provides reimbursable funding for murals or historic photos. The mural at 5 Branches represents the element of water. Watch in the coming months as muralist Emily Tayman completes the mural.
Belcher Bingo Expanding to New Location on US 19
The former Belcher Bingo is pursuing plans to relocate from the Olympic Plaza to a soon-to-be constructed new building at the former site of Los Mexicanos Restaurant on US 19. Under a new name as Tarpon Bingo Hall, the new location will offer nearly twice the size of the current space, and serve sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. The project will seek final approval from the Board of Commissioners in March.
Opening Soon: Le Macaron French Pastries
A sweet new addition is coming in March to the Riverwalk Shops on the Sponge Docks at 844 Dodecanese Blvd. Le Macaron French Pastries is bringing authentic, fresh made French macarons to Greektown. Macarons are delicate meringue-based sandwich cookies with crisp exteriors and chewy interiors, and come in a wide variety of colors and flavors. The store also will offer gourmet chocolates, European style coffees, classic French pastries and homemade candies.
Spring Clean-Up/Tire Collection Event Sunday, April 7
It's time to plan for the annual Spring Clean-Up, a complimentary service for residents who pay for curbside garbage pickup. This is a great way to dispose of bulky household items, including furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances like ovens, washers, dryers, and microwaves. Items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Sunday, April 7. As part of the Spring Clean-Up, used tires without rims will be accepted at the Yard Waste Facility on April 5 and 6. For more information or questions, call 727-943-4837, or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Tarpon Springs March Events and Festivals
Enjoy these events in March, and explore Tarpon Arts for performing arts shows and cultural attractions.


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