Tarpon Springs, Coastal city in Pinellas County, Florida, US
The waterfront district of Tarpon Springs features numerous docks, restaurants, and shops along the Anclote River near the Gulf of Mexico.
Founded in 1876, Tarpon Springs developed into a major sponge harvesting center when Greek immigrants established diving operations in the early 1900s.
The January 6th Epiphany celebration at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral includes traditional cross-diving ceremonies and Greek music performances.
The downtown area provides free parking facilities near Dodecanese Avenue, where visitors can access multiple Greek restaurants and sponge diving exhibitions.
Local sponge boats continue to harvest natural sponges from the Gulf of Mexico using traditional diving methods established by Greek immigrants.
Location: Pinellas County
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: http://ctsfl.us
GPS coordinates: 28.15000,-82.75000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Tarpon Springs, Florida)
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Anclote Keys Light
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Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
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Tarpon Springs Aquarium
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Tarpon Springs Historic District
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Replay Museum
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Old Tarpon Springs City Hall
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Old Tarpon Springs High School
175 m
Samuel Baker House
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N. G. Arfaras Sponge Packing House
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Charles B. Anderson House
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E. R. Meres Sponge Packing House
1.1 km
George N. Cretekos
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The Sponge Factory
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St. Nicholas III
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N. K. Symi
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St. Nicholas VI
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Duchess
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Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
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Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum
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