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Infrastructure, taxes and business are key issues in Tarpon Springs Commission race

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When Tarpon Springs voters go to the polls next month, they will see some familiar names on the ballot for City Commission, including a former mayor and a candidate for an earlier seat. Frank DiDonato, 69, who lost a bid to return to office last year, served as mayor from 1998 to 2004. He faces Tim Keffalas, 62, who also ran an unsuccessful bid for the commission in 2016, and 30-year-old Jacob Karr, a political newcomer. All three are seeking…

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Chris Alahouzos continues to grow fundraising gap in Tarpon Springs mayoral election

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Chris Alahouzos has raised more than $28,000 for his Tarpon Springs mayoral bid. His opponent, Frank DiDonato has brought in less than $4,000. DiDonato didn’t raise a dime from February 1st through the 12th and during the month of January he only raised $50. DiDonato is a chiropractor and former Mayor serving from 1998 until 2004 and as a City Commissioner from 1991 until 1994. Alahouzos served as Vice Mayor of Tarpon Springs and six years on the City Commission.…

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Chris Alahouzos blasting the competition in Tarpon Springs mayoral contest

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If money is any indication, Tarpon Springs mayoral candidate Chris Alahouzos is leading the charge in his race. Alahouzos served as Vice Mayor of Tarpon Springs and six years on the City Commission. He’s raised more than $36,000 since launching his campaign. Meanwhile his opponent, Frank DiDonato, raised just $50 during December. The two candidates’ campaign cash totals are daunting for DiDonato. The Chiropractor has raised less than $3,500 to date. DiDonato is a former Mayor serving from 1998 until…

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Mayor and City Commission seats up for grabs in Tarpon Springs; one elected unopposed

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Tarpon Springs candidates are off to the races in what turns out to be a bit of a messy matchup. Two candidates are vying for Mayor in a race in which both are former City Commissioners. Two other candidates are vying for a commission seat in a race that pits to experienced campaigners against one another. Businessman Chris Alahousos faces chiropractor Frank DiDonato to replace incumbent Mayor David Archie. Alahousos served as Vice Mayor of Tarpon Springs and six years…

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