If your Florida vacation feels incomplete without the beach, head to this unforgettable spot. The mile-long causeway to get ...

Sponge divers, and the legacy they've built, are a part of the Greek heritage in Tarpon Springs. Wendy Altschuler On board, you’ll learn about a variety of sponges, what they’re used for and ...

You can find plenty of information about Tarpon Springs in brochures. But the best — and most entertaining — source of local lore we found was George Billiris, a veteran sponge diver whose ...

The annual religious tradition, with its chilly dive for the cross, closes out the Christmas season. Restricted last year because of COVID-19, it’s open to the public again.

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — One of the Tampa Bay area’s hidden gems sits at the north end of Pinellas County. Known for its Greek history and culture, Tarpon Springs is a must-see destination if ...

Andrew Nikiforakis grew up in Tarpon Springs and retrieved the cross during the dive in 1992, when he was 16. Now he volunteers for the church as the dove caretaker.

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — When 60 Greek Orthodox boys dive for the cross at the Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs on Monday, they will be jumping out of ten very special boats.

The Epiphany celebration and cross dive is happening this Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Here's a list of events for Tarpon Springs' Greek Orthodox tradition. Skip Navigation ...

The 119th annual Epiphany cross dive celebration in Tarpon Springs is on Monday. 67 teens will jump into the Bayou to find the wooden cross. TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A Tarpon Springs tradition will ...