Cartin’ Tarpon

Not just for FUN but FOR A CAUSE!!

At Cartin' Tarpon, we are a group of resident volunteers who started out putting on a small Christmas Parade, now we are dedicated group of volunteers putting together all sorts of community events!

06/15/2026

⏰ REMINDER! Don’t miss out on the BOGO deal for the 3rd Annual Cartin’ Tarpon Charity Poker Run!

Register before August 1st and get BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! 🎉

Join us on September 12, 2026 for a fun-filled day around Tarpon Springs. Whether you’re bringing a golf cart, motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, car, or just your walking shoes, everyone is welcome!

🃏 Poker Run
❤️ Benefiting the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches – Safety Harbor Campus
📅 September 12, 2026
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartin-tarpon-poker-run-2026-registration-1980886160831

Grab a friend and sign up today. Have fun, support an amazing cause, and help make a difference in the lives of local youth.

Brighter Days Brewing Company
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
Sponge City Brewing
Larry's Grillhouse
Twisted Orange Craft Cocktail Lounge
Tarpon Springs Distillery
Johnny's Taphouse & Grill

06/07/2026

🔥 TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE 🔥

Gather your crew because the Cartin’ Tarpon Charity Poker Run is back with a BOGO offer!

Register before August 1st and get BOGO. Whether you’re cruising in a golf cart, riding a motorcycle, driving a car, or joining on foot, now is the perfect time to lock in your spot.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a day of fun while supporting the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches – Safety Harbor Campus.

🎟️ BOGO ends August 1st!
🔗 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartin-tarpon-poker-run-2026-registration-1980886160831

06/04/2026

✨ Mark Your Calendars, Tarpon Springs! ✨

Round THREE of the Cartin’ Tarpon Charity Poker Run is officially happening on September 12th!

Expect a day filled with great people, local stops, friendly competition, and a whole lot of community spirit, all while helping make a difference for youth in our area.

📍 Brighter Days Brewing Company
🗓 September 12
⏰ 3 PM – 10 PM

More details, prizes, and surprises are coming soon. For now, save the date and get your tickets! Sign up before August 1st and get BOGO!

🎟️ Buy your tickets here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartin-tarpon-poker-run-2026-registration-1980886160831

Brighter Days Brewing Company
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
Sponge City Brewing
larrysgrillhouse
Twisted Orange Craft Cocktail Lounge
Tarpon Springs Distillery
Johnny's Taphouse & Grill

04/24/2026

We’re so close to being all set for the Tarpon Springs Book Festival! 📚✨

We just need 1–2 more volunteers with golf carts to help run shuttle rides during the event!

It’s a super fun, easy way to be part of the day, meet people, and support the community. Plus, volunteers are welcome to accept optional tips, which will go toward our Shop with a Cop program, supporting local kids during the holidays🎁💙

🕗 Morning shift: starting around 8 AM (vendors arrive 7:45–8)
🕘 Load-in wraps by 9:45 AM
🕓 Evening shift: 4–5 PM for load-out

If you (or someone you know) can help out, please message me! We’d love to have you be part of it.

02/23/2026

🎄🚗✨ WHAT. A. NIGHT. ✨🚗🎄

A massive thank you to the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club 🛥️💙 for hosting Cartin’ Tarpon and helping us deliver a record-breaking, next-level evening for our community!

The hospitality, atmosphere, and overall experience truly elevated the event and the energy in the room showed it. 🎉🏆

As President of Cartin’ Tarpon, Michelle Dinsmore, Realtor is proud to lead this growing tradition and, as a proud TSYC member ⚓💙, she would be honored to welcome those who felt the magic of the Club back as her guest to explore membership opportunities.

If you’ve been curious about TSYC or loved experiencing it during our event, now is the perfect time to connect. ✨ Message us or reach out to Michelle Dinsmore, Realtor directly to start the conversation.

Tarpon Springs Yacht Club (TSYC) , thank you for partnering with us in such a meaningful way. This is how traditions are built, and we are just getting started. 🚀

📅 SAVE THE DATE: 12/19/26
Even bigger things ahead! 🎅🎉

01/12/2026

🎄✨ COMMUNITY. HEART. IMPACT. ✨🎄

This moment wouldn’t be possible without our community showing up once again. 🥹 Friday, we were proud to present this check and celebrate what we can do together 🥰

This magic doesn’t happen without an incredible village, and today we’re shouting out the people and partners who make Cartin’ Tarpon what it is 💙

From left to right :
Chief Young, TSPD
Penny Finney, Tarpon Springs Living
Kevin Lamphere, Community Supporter/Cart Entrant
Linda Eisner, Volunteer Chair - Cartin' Tarpon
Alan Goniwich, Owner UPS Store #7048 Tarpon Springs
Rebecca Goniwich, Owner UPS Store #7048 Tarpon Springs
Katie MacNeill, Secretary (aka Right Hand..wouldn't be doing this without her nudge 😉) Cartin' Tarpon
Tyler Dinsmore, Assistant Extraordinaire to the President of Cartin' Tarpon
Cpl. Ryan Theil, TSPD - Head of the Shop with a Cop Program and SRO officer for TS High School
Michelle Workman Dinsmore, President - Cartin' Tarpon and Silver sponsor 😉
Leza Moutsatsos Fatolitis, Principal - Tarpon Springs High School
Asst. Chief Mathis, TSPD
Andrew Santos, President/CEO of AdventHealth North Pinellas Premier Sponsor
Stacy Ernst, Volunteer and Community Supporter (aka Mrs. Claus 🤶)
Bob Ernst, Volunteer and Community Supporter (aka Mr. Claus 🎅)
Cody Bracy, CoHatch and Tarpon Springs Main Street Board Member Representative + Silver Sponsor

💥 Special shout-out to Cody Bracy, on behalf of Tarpon Springs Main Street and The Longest Table event, for presenting a $2,015 donation to the Shop with a Cop Program, community giving at its finest ❤️

🎄 And of course, huge gratitude to Michelle Dinsmore, President of Cartin’ Tarpon & Silver Sponsor, for leading with heart and vision.

✨ Mark your calendars now:
📅 Cartin’ Tarpon 2026 Parade, December 19, 2026

👉 Sponsorships, cart entries, volunteering, and updates are all coming soon!
🔗 Visit our website to get involved and stay in the loop. cartintarpon.com

01/05/2026

✨ New Year. New Cartin’. Same Big Heart. 🐟❤️
We’re kicking off 2026 the only way we know how, planning BIG things for our community!

🗓 SAVE THE DATES:
♠️ Cartin’ Tarpon Poker Run — 9/12/26
🎄 Cartin’ Tarpon Christmas Parade — 12/19/26

Mark your calendars now… you won’t want to miss what’s coming 👀🔥

12/31/2025

So many moments. One unforgettable community. 📸
The 2025 Cartin’ Tarpon Christmas Parade gallery is now live, and it perfectly captures the joy, generosity, and heart behind this event. 🥰

Take a look, tag your friends, and relive the magic ✨

Check out our website for the full gallery!
🔗 cartintarpon.com

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Cartin’ Tarpon! 🎄

And on that note… the moment all our Cartin’ Tarpon supporters have been waiting for 🎉
Because of YOU, we are proud to present a check for $8,500 to TSPD – Shop with a Cop ❤️👮‍♂️🎁

This season is about giving back, spreading joy, and making a real difference in our community, and none of it would be possible without your support.

And we’re not done yet… the official check presentation is coming soon, so stay tuned 🤩

Thank you for showing up, showing out, and helping us turn fun into impact.
From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas! ✨🎄

12/24/2025

Still riding the Cartin Tarpon high 🎉 Stay tuned for final numbers dropping SOON 🎄🥰

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Tarpon Springs, FL
34689

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http://cartintarpon.com/

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