Tarpon Springs Florida City Drive
Tarpon Springs is located 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg Florida and is found along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
The city has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the United States.
Tarpon S. located 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg Florida and is found along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
The charming downtown center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During visit of he Historic District visitors can stroll along brick streets with art galleries, antiques stores, and specialty shops housed in buildings from the late 1800s.
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Places you can visit while visiting Tarpon Springs:
Fred Howard Park
Sunset Beach
Brooker Creek Preserve
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
A.L. Anderson Park
Replay Amusement Museum
Konger Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Spongeorama
Tarpon Springs Florida
Skyway Bridge
Clearwater Beach FL
St Petersburg FL
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Driving Around: TARPON SPRINGS, Florida - Sponge Docks, Downtown, Fred Howard Beach, & More
Come Drive Along as we explore beautiful Tarpon Springs, Florida on the Gulf Coast, not far from Tampa Bay. Located in Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the US. and is known as the Sponge Capital of the United States.
History (from Wikipedia):
The region, with a series of bayous feeding into the Gulf of Mexico, was first settled by white and black farmers and fishermen around 1876. Some of the newly arrived visitors spotted tarpon jumping out of the waters and so named the location Tarpon Springs. In 1882, Hamilton Disston, who in the previous year had purchased the land where the city of Tarpon Springs now stands, ordered the creation of a town plan for the future city. On February 12, 1887, Tarpon Springs became the first incorporated city in what is now Pinellas County. Less than a year later on January 13, 1888, the Orange Belt Railway, the first railroad line to be built in what is now Pinellas County, arrived in the city. During this time the area was developed as a wintering spot for wealthy northerners.
In the 1880s, John K. Cheyney founded the first local sponge business. The industry continued to grow in the 1890s. Many people from Key West and the Bahamas settled in Tarpon Springs to hook sponges and then process them. A few Greek immigrants also arrived in this city during the 1890s to work in the sponge industry.
In 1905, John Cocoris introduced the technique of sponge diving to Tarpon Springs by recruiting divers and crew members from Greece. The first divers came from the Saronic Gulf islands of Aegina and Hydra, but they were soon outnumbered by those from the Dodecanese islands of Kalymnos, Symi and Halki. The sponge industry soon became one of the leading maritime industries in Florida and the most important business in Tarpon Springs, generating millions of dollars a year. The 1953 film Beneath the 12-Mile Reef, depicting the sponge industry, takes place and was filmed in Tarpon Springs.
In 1947, a red tide algae bloom wiped out the sponge fields in the Gulf of Mexico, causing many of the sponge boats and divers to switch to shrimping for their livelihood, while others left the business. Eventually, the sponges recovered, allowing for a smaller but consistent sponge industry today. In the 1980s, the sponge business experienced a boom due to a sponge disease that killed the Mediterranean sponges. Today there is still a small active sponge industry. Visitors can often view sponge fishermen working at the Sponge Docks on Dodecanese Boulevard. In addition, visitors can enjoy shops, restaurants, and museum exhibits that detail Tarpon Springs' Greek heritage.
In 2007 and 2008, the City of Tarpon Springs established Sister City relationships with Kalymnos, Halki, Symi, and Larnaca, Cyprus, honoring the close historical link with these Greek-speaking islands.
On this drive, you'll see the Historic Sponge Docks on Dodecanese Boulevard which also has a multitude of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Next, we pass through the Historic Downtown area with its many antiques shops. We then drive through beautiful residential areas wrapped around what looks like lakes but are actually bayous. Entering Fred Howard Park, we drive down a forest road. Suddenly, the trees give way to a spectacular water-lined driveway across Howard Park Causeway to Howard Park Beach located in Saint Joseph Sound and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We then travel through more residential areas as we head back to the Sponge Docks. Finally, we take a brief stroll around at night on New Year's Day!
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Thousands gather for 114th annual Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs
Thousands of people are getting ready for the 114th annual event of the Epiphany.
Florida Frontiers TV - Episode 8 - Tarpon Springs Epiphany
Hundreds of Greeks sponge divers and their families moved to Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1905. Today, there are more Greek people per capita in Tarpon Springs than in any other American city. Episode 8 of Florida Frontiers TV explores the history of Greek culture and the annual Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.
The History of Sponge Diving in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs is known for its Greek community and sponge diving. Over 500 Greek divers immigrated to Tarpon Springs in 1905 when sponge beds were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico.
Diaspora1 Tarpon Springs ERT3 part 1 2017
Diaspora1 Tarpon Springs ERT3 part 1 2017
The Greeks of Tarpon Springs: An Oral History Compilation
The National Hellenic Museum presents an oral history compilation chronicling the history of the sponge divers and Greeks of Tarpon Springs, FL.
Rose Cemetery Exploration Tarpon Springs FL Part 1
The old apparently haunted Rose Cemetery in Tarpon Springs Florida.
Touring Tarpon Springs,Florida
The sights at Tarpon Springs sponge dock and bayou
Speaking of History - Historic Tarpon Springs
Speaking of History - Historic Tarpon Springs
Alex Casano, a Florida photographer, author, entrepreneur and historian, talks about the history of Tarpon Springs.
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Recorded November 18, 2018
Adventures of the Prince_of_Macedon #39: Going Greek in Tarpon Springs
In this new Adventure Video, I travel to Florida's Gulfcoast to visit the town of Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs is home to the largest percentage of Americans with Greek ancestry.
In this video, I will:
- make a detour at a rest area (from I-75)
- visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- explore the Sponge Docks & the Dodecanese Blvd
- taste the Greek culinary delights of Mykonos (first) and then Plaka Restaurant (second)
- I find some Alexander the Great statues inside Gift World (a Greek-American shop)
- walk around Craig Park (where the Epiphany Cross is thrown into the Spring Bayou)
Prince_of_Macedon Themesong written and performed by local musician, Justin Dye.
Small Dog Rescue in Palm Harbor FL, Tarpon Springs FL, Clearwater FL.
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We are dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, abused and injured dogs primarily from high kill shelters.
We rehabilitate them, have them vaccinated, spayed or neutered. Our vision is to find loving homes for each dog. When emotionally and physically healed we search for the right human companionship for each, ensuring a loving, permanent home. If loving homes are not found our animals will live their lives at our sanctuary and will never be unnecessarily euthanized.
Our mission is to provide shelter to unwanted animals; to furnish medical and other services for the care of companion animals; to care for, protect, and find quality homes for neglected animals; to advocate animal welfare to further the bond between people and animals, for the mutual benefit of both.
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USA: Greek-Americans celebrate Epiphany in Tarpon Springs
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The annual Epiphany celebrations kicked off in Tarpon Springs, Florida on Saturday, where the percentage of Greek-Americans is the highest in the US.
The annual January 6 tradition consisted of about 50 teens aged 16-to-18 diving into the Springs Bayou to race to retrieve a wooden cross, which was ceremoniously thrown into the city's Spring by Metropolitan Alexios Panagiotopoulos of Atlanta. Water temperature was about 56 °F (13 °C) at the time of the jump. The winner is said to be blessed for the full coming year.
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Downtown Tarpon Springs
By 1905, over 500 Greek sponge divers were at work using 50 boats. The early sponge divers created a need at the docks for eating places for the boat cruise. For 30 years, the sponge industry was the largest industry in Florida - larger than Citrus or terrorism Tarpon Springs was known as the sponge capital of the world
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Living in Tampa / St. Petersburg ???? Things To Do, Job Opportunities, Where to Live
Moving to Tampa / St. Petersburg? Sharing lots of helpful information from things to do, where to live, cost of living, job opportunities, and more.
WHERE TO LIVE
Primary counties are Hillsborough (Tampa) and Pinellas (St. Petersburg / beaches). If you're considering a move here and prefer urban areas - you can choose between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg. Housing ranges from luxury high rise condos to historic bungalows.
Other communities throughout the area include Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Hyde Park Village, Seminole Heights, and Ybor City.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Tampa Bay area is home to the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as: Tech Data, Publix, Jabil, WellCare, and Raymond James.
Other companies with a presence here include: Bloomin' Brands, Citigroup, Humana, USAA, JP Morgan Chase, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Progressive Insurance, Mosaic & HCA West Florida.
There are endless opportunities here for anyone in healthcare, education, and the service industry.
YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES
From beaches to water activities including boating, fishing, kite surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and scuba diving.
Museums - The Salvador Dalí Museum, Tampa Art Museum, Glazer Children's Museum, Museum of Science and Industry.
Aquariums & Zoos - Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Amusement Parks - Busch Gardens, Adventure Island
We have festivals for just about everything and everyone.
Breweries - the Tampa Bay area is very quickly becoming a destination for those who enjoy a great craft beer.
Music - Amalie Arena, Raymond James Stadium - these two host many of the most popular tours. Plus, we have the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Yuengling Center by the University of South Florida, Jannus Live, Mahaffey Theater – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Capitol Theatre, and Ruth Eckerd Hall. Plus lots of bars and restaurants with live music.
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Home to three major sports teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football), Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey), Tampa Bay Rays (baseball). Plus, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, an American professional soccer team. If you're a spring training fan, three MLB teams train here including the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies. For golf fans, the Valspar Championship is a professional golf tournament in Palm Harbor.
Tampa has hosted big sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NCAA Women's Final Four, NHL All-Star Game & College Football National Championship.
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - consistently ranked one of the top in the nation.
COST OF LIVING
The Tampa Bay area is very affordable in comparison with other cities in Florida. Our average housing costs are lower, and transportation is reasonable. Florida in general is an expensive state for all types of insurance, but at least you're not paying state income tax here!
The Tampa Bay area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country for all of the reasons I listed above, and so many more that I haven't gotten to yet!
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St.Nicholas Cathedral
in Tarpon Springs being with Metropolitan Nektario of Kerkyra-Greece, Esperi
St.Nicholas Cathedral
in Tarpon Springs being with Metropolitan Nektario of Kerkyra-Greece, Esperinos 2017
VIDEO: Divers spot massive stingray in Gulf off coast of Tarpon Springs
Diver talks about his grestest fish story ever - and has the video to provie it!
Exploring Wall Springs Park Pinellas County Florida
What’s up flockers. It is a beautiful day here in Florida, so I went exploring at a park I’ve never been to! It’s a beautiful place to go for walks. I enjoyed it!
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Bay Area wide wallet and purse theft ring busted in Tarpon Springs
Two women suspected in a multi-county wallet and purse stealing ring were arrested in Tarpon Springs. Police say 49-year-old Valorie Cave, of Holiday, and 32-year-old Loraine Taffanelli, of Tampa, committed at least two thefts at stores along the sponge docks.
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