George Billiris belongs to one of those families who made their way to Tarpon Springs from Greece — a family who helped found what the area is known for, sponge diving. When Billiris ...

While sponge divers no longer plumb the depths off Tarpon Springs, sponges are still for sale in many tourist ... It’s not just in the movies that groups of people ride Drum and Gypsy Vanner horses in ...

Sponge City Brewing, 501 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Come run 5 feet and enjoy a free 10-ounce ... This free, family-friendly event is a guided group bike ride to celebrate Florida Bicycle Month ...

Tarpon Springs is known for its Greek food, as Greek immigrants built the area’s sponge industry ... Rent a bicycle or electric bike and ride the trail, stopping at shops and an eatery or ...

Another top entertainment destination, Universal Orlando features thrilling rides ... of Florida towns, Tarpon Springs has a strong Greek culture and great food due to the abundance of Greek ...

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is at Tarpon Springs ... Walt Disney World attracts millions of visitors annually. From thrilling rides to enchanting parades, Disney World offers unforgettable memories ...

They primarily came to Tarpon Springs because of the citrus industry and also because of the sponging industry. And the sponge industry was very prosperous in Key West, Florida, and the Bahamas ...

Sponge Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd ... Nov. 7. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Concessions are available for purchase. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Parking is limited onsite, so a free courtesy ...

the Sunshine State offers an affordable substitute in Tarpon Springs, 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg. No passport is required to explore the Sponge Capital of the World, which saw a massive influx ...

A morning bike ride at the St. Pete Pier is perfect for kids before ... and more discounts and specials as you sip and stroll along the Riverwalk. Photo courtesy of Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks ...

Central Park train rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1 ... June 8. Athens Street, Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. A free family event featuring live music, vendors and food. tarponspringsfloridausa.com ...