The Sponge Dockets

Latest Episodes:

The Candidate Aug 08, 2024

Show notes

In this special election episode, Christy & Georganna get to sit down and chat with Frank DiDonato, candidate for Seat 2 of the Tarpon Springs Board of Commission. Make sure you get out to vote on August 20, 2024!

We have also invited his opponent Chris Hrabvosky to join us, but we haven't yet hard back.

Frank was appointed to fill the vacant seat earlier this year when a previous Commissioner resigned, and he's decided to run for office one more time after having served as a Commissioner and two-term Mayor of Tarpon Springs in the past. We're sure glad he did! He has the solid endorsement of both Christy & Georganna.

Here's an article written about both candidates:

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/07/19/tarpon-springs-special-election-two-candidates-square-off/

Questions, comments, requests? Email us! spongedockets@gmail.com

It's A Vibe Jul 28, 2024

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This week Christy & Georganna break down the weekend festivities and voting for the new City Manager hire for the City of Tarpon Springs, FL. They share their thoughts on the candidates, the process, and the voting of each of the members of the Board of Commissioners.

Questions, comments, requests? Email us! spongedockets@gmail.com

Links discussed:

Article about the special election and the candidates for Seat 2: https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/07/19/tarpon-springs-special-election-two-candidates-square-off/

Article about the pending litigation with Attorney Trask and the City of Tarpon Springs: https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/07/25/tarpon-springs-broke-public-records-law-bad-faith-judge-rules/

Upcoming Agendas for Committee & BOC meetings: https://tarponspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/

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The One with the Disclaimer Jul 21, 2024

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Today Christy & Georganna dove a little deeper into the most recent happenings in the meetings, and shared more of their insights and opinions on a few issues including City Manager candidates, Charter Review Committee, Planning & Zoning, Board of Adjustments, upcoming special election, and the long awaited final judgment in the case of the former attorney for the City of Tarpon Springs.

Watch the video of the podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@SpongeDockets

Links:

Article about the special election and the candidates for Seat 2:

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/07/19/tarpon-springs-special-election-two-candidates-square-off/

Article about the final candidates for the City Manager position:

https://www.suncoastnews.com/news/three-candidates-vie-for-tarpon-springs-city-manager-position/article_733ea9c4-4086-11ef-bff0-9702b3da2690.html

Agenda for the next Charter Revision committee:

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/hgms6u5254a34utx

Agenda for the next Board of Adjustments committee:

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/pqbrwgantqbpi3f2

Flyer with details about the City Manager Meet & Greet:

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/25yqgpn2gygczfi7

Details of upcoming Special Election for Seat 2 :

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/gduc6xbuhkpj7esk

Agenda with details for Special BOC Meeting 7-27-2024 to select city manager:

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/sivs54w7q8i4snuk

Legal Document - the Final Judgment in Favor of Attorney Trask:

https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/ibucwj9sdptddz59

Put Up or Shut Up Jul 14, 2024

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In this first episode, Christy & Georganna share what led them to start a podcast centered around sharing the ins and outs of the local city government of Tarpon Springs, FL from the perspective of these friends who are active (and often vocal!) about the things going on in their city.

Items mentioned in this episode:

Upcoming Charter Review Meeting Agenda - Monday July 15 @ 2pm

https://tarponspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/375/files/agenda/301

Upcoming Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda - Monday July 15 @ 6:30pm

https://tarponspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/146/files/agenda/303

Upcoming Board of Commissioners Regular Session Agenda - Tuesday July 16 @ 6:30pm

https://tarponspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/92/files/agenda/298

Watch all the meetings live or on replay on the City YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/@TarponSpringsTV

Volunteer to Serve on a City Committee or Board - Application:

https://www.ctsfl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Advisory-Board-Application-Form.pdf

List of all boards here: