February 6, 2023 - Explore Tarpon Springs

By Susan Taylor Martin, Published February 5, 2023 The city has much more to offer, including a revitalized downtown. When visitors think of Tarpon Springs, one word quickly comes to mind: Greek. The famous sponge docks are lined with Greek restaurants serving moussaka, souvlaki and flaming saganaki. (Opa!) Percentage-wise, there are more Greek Americans here than in any other U.S. city. Some schools even teach Greek. But while Tarpon Springs embraces its rich Greek heritage, this charming little city in northern Pinellas County has much more to offer: museums, a lovely park, a revitalized downtown where you can dine on Creole cuisine, enjoy a craft beer and play pinball for hours. You can even throw an ax. “It really has two different flavors,” says Diane Wood, director of the city’s Cultural & Civic Services Department. “There’s the sponge docks, and then downtown Tarpon has become very vibrant and eclectic.” That makes Tarpon Springs a fine spot for a day out. CLICK HERE to view the article.

Tarpon Springs is not just sponges and saganaki anymore