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Tarpon Springs
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Frank DiDonato

Commissioner Seat 2Seat 2: appointed in early 2024 to replace Lunt (BayNews9 2024-04-05), later elected; listed on the city page through the 2026-03-30 archive snapshot; Seat 2 holder Lori Weaver was sworn in April 14, 2026, so end = 2026-04-14 (inferred from the successor swearing-in; medium confidence). Start not sourced.

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Apr 14, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
30:17
Avg per meeting
3:22
Segments
453

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Top issues during term (10)(Parks Rec)

high↓Mar 2026[5]

New Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse

Not stated at this hearing; a guaranteed maximum price is expected in late May or early June.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

Sunset Beach Conditions and Pinellas Trail Safety

Potential costs for occupancy management, lifeguards and added enforcement are not yet quantified.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Dorsett Park Black Heritage Project Sculpture — Complete

Panel and mural edits were among the recent expenditures from the art fund.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Storm Drain Mural Project Expansion

Stipend details for the storm drain murals weren't discussed; the project is covered under existing public art programming.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Public Works 'Bleacher' Building Mural

Cost estimates ranged from $20 to $50 per square foot — up to $52,500 — so the RFP approach lets the city gauge the going rate before committing.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Boat Launch Permit Requirement

$21,000 in added part-time attendant wages plus new fine and fee revenue.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Honor Flight of West Central Florida

Each mission costs about $90,000, funded by guardian donations and community fundraising.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

CDBG Grant Applications for Splash Park and Community Center

$15,000 city match for each grant if awarded; $118,767 and $93,000 in requested grant funds.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

City maintenance of historic properties

Proper upkeep of historic city buildings requires ongoing budget commitments the city hasn't always provided.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Acts of Kindness Initiative

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while DiDonato was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.