Tarpon Springs company brings sponge diving to life
The history of Tarpon Springs is rooted in immigrants who came to the area at the turn of the century from Greece. George Billiris belongs to one of those families…
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Florida’s Best Small “Historic, Beachy” Town (According to a Travel Website) May Be a Surprise to Some.
When you think of small, historic, beachy towns in Florida, you might think of Fernandina Beach, Key West, or St. Augustine. However, the travel website The Travel.com has recently named a…
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Visit The Small-Batch Chocolate Shop In Florida, Where Everything Is Made By Hand
It’s hard not to fall in love with a place whose sole focus is all things chocolate. But Ratza Chocolate in Tarpon Springs does one better – artisanal chocolates, each…
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This Might Be The Best (Historic & Beachy) Small Town In Florida
Tarpon Springs, population 25,000, is a small town with a big history. Located on Florida’s west coast, just north of Clearwater, the town sits on the Gulf of Mexico alongside an underwater treasure trove of sea sponges.
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Meet Barry and Lisa Butler | Craft distillery owners
We had the good fortune of connecting with Barry and Lisa Butler and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Barry and Lisa, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how? Tarpon Springs Florida is a Greek town. It’s motto is “visit Greece without leaving Florida”.
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Tarpon Springs is not just sponges and saganaki anymore
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…
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20 Affordable Family Vacations You Haven’t Thought Of Before
By Carrie Bell July 14, 2022 Tarpon Springs, Florida If isle-hopping around Greece is beyond the budget this year but you’re craving souvlaki something fierce, the Sunshine State offers…
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12 Best Things to Do in Tarpon Springs, FL
Written by Michael Law May 19, 2022 Tarpon Springs is one of those places that many people visit only on a day trip, most likely to see the Sponge…
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9 Fun Date Ideas in Tarpon Springs You’ll Love
A Story By Serafina Besecker There’s more to explore in Tarpon Springs than just the popular sponge docks. It just so happens to be the perfect spot for date night!…
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Whimsical Pelican Statue Finds a New Home at Tarpon Springs Historic Sponge Docks
The City of Tarpon Springs through the Public Art Committee (PAC) installed a jolly bronze pelican statue by local artist Mike Elwell, complete with a Tarpon Springs baseball cap, flip…
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