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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Tarpon Springs public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

Filtered to Public Safety

50 topics in public safety

Public Safety

General remarks and police vehicle purchase

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Miscellaneous constitutional grievances

1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

ICE/287(g) cooperation

5 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety

Mosquito control

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Public Safety

Abandoned property at 715 Virginia Avenue

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Public Safety

Right-of-way tree removal, 615 Bayside Drive

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Public Safety

Policing and immigration enforcement in the budget

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Public Safety

E-bike safety regulations

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Flock cameras and surveillance transparency

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Commissioner conduct

4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

E-bike ordinance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Property maintenance at 1943 N. Pinellas Avenue

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety

Police and fire school opening

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

National and international affairs

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety

Coyote sightings

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety

Pride Month proclamation

14 supportive5 opposed
19 commentsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety

E-bike and scooter safety

1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety

Mental health panel and community support

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 18, 2026
Public Safety

Inclusivity of proclamations

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Proclamations and religious values

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Same-sex marriage proclamation

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Youth civic engagement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Religion and public life

1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Welcome back, cemetery patrols, Juneteenth

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Public Safety

E-scooter and golf cart safety; beach conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness near downtown businesses

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Interim city manager appointment

2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Transparency and LeCouris

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

City manager resignation transparency

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Bayshore Heights Public Lighting

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

SRO Agreement

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Dementia Friendly America Initiative

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Pope's Easter message on war

1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety

Tribute to Frank DiDonato; First Responders Car Show

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety

Tribute to Frank DiDonato

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety

General comments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Public Safety

Recognition of Scott Young

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Public Safety

Reading of Isaiah 59

1 commentLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Public Safety

Neglected property at 1508 Poinsettia Avenue

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
Public Safety

Veterans and VA support

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Public Safety

Cost of war and veterans

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Public Safety

Veterans support

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Public Safety

Cost of war / veterans

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Public Safety

Trailer parking ordinance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Public Safety

Community unity / ethnic divisions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Public Safety

Sunset Beach safety / lifeguard

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Public Safety

Religious testimony

1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Public Safety

First Amendment and religion

1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Public Safety

Religious remarks

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Public Safety

Sidewalk safety and electric bikes

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Tarpon Springs from local and regional media.

www.tampabaybeacons.comcommission meeting conduct

Insults fly at Tarpon Springs commission meeting

Insults fly at Tarpon Springs commission meeting www.tampabaybeacons.com

Sep 7, 2026
Tampa Bay 28boil water notice

Tarpon Springs boil water notice remains in effect as city awaits test results

Tarpon Springs boil water notice remains in effect as city awaits test results Tampa Bay 28

Sep 4, 2026
The Cool Downdeveloper settlement for green space

Florida developer battled riverfront critics for years, then gave city $444,000 for green space

Florida developer battled riverfront critics for years, then gave city $444,000 for green space The Cool Down

Jul 7, 2026
Tampa Bay Timesconservation land donation

Developer once clashed with Tarpon Springs. It just donated $444K for conservation

Developer once clashed with Tarpon Springs. It just donated $444K for conservation Tampa Bay Times

Jul 5, 2026
Tampa Bay Timesseawall reconstruction funding

Tarpon Springs OKs $2.7M to rebuild failing seawall around Craig Park

Tarpon Springs OKs $2.7M to rebuild failing seawall around Craig Park Tampa Bay Times

May 3, 2026
Tampa Bay 28water infrastructure leak

Tarpon Springs water leak raises concerns for residents amid region's worst drought in 50 years

Tarpon Springs water leak raises concerns for residents amid region's worst drought in 50 years Tampa Bay 28

Mar 9, 2026
Tampa Bay Timespublic records lawsuit

Tarpon Springs broke public records law in ‘bad faith,’ judge rules

Tarpon Springs broke public records law in ‘bad faith,’ judge rules Tampa Bay Times

Jul 25, 2024
CBS Newshurricane damage

Videos, photos show Hurricane Idalia damage as storm inundates Florida: "Our entire downtown is submerged"

Videos, photos show Hurricane Idalia damage as storm inundates Florida: "Our entire downtown is submerged" CBS News

Aug 30, 2023
Tampa Bay Timespublic records lawsuit

Tarpon Springs is withholding records, former city attorney says in lawsuit

Tarpon Springs is withholding records, former city attorney says in lawsuit Tampa Bay Times

May 1, 2023
Tampa Bay Timesethics complaint

Ethics complaint against Tarpon Springs commissioner ends with no hearing

Ethics complaint against Tarpon Springs commissioner ends with no hearing Tampa Bay Times

Feb 15, 2023
Florida Politicsmayoral election results

Costa Vatikiotis elected Tarpon Springs Mayor as City Commission gets three new faces

Costa Vatikiotis elected Tarpon Springs Mayor as City Commission gets three new faces Florida Politics

Mar 16, 2022
The Institute for Justicefood truck litigation against city

Tarpon Springs Food Truck Owners Sue City Over Anti-Competitive Law Protecting Restaurant Owners

Tarpon Springs Food Truck Owners Sue City Over Anti-Competitive Law Protecting Restaurant Owners The Institute for Justice

May 18, 2021