The live demonstration of a sponge harvest is the only accurate one left in Tarpon Springs. “You get some history about the sponge industry and how we got started,” Billiris said.

One of the most-visited intermediary destinations is Tarpon Springs Distillery, a sponge warehouse turned neighborhood watering hole owned by transplants Lisa and Barry Butler. Since they opened in ...

Sponge Diving Exhibition, Tarpon Springs St. Nicholas Boat Lines, Tarpon Springs. Greek settlers came to Tarpon Springs in the early 1900s to harvest sponges but stayed once they discovered the ...

Heritage is found all throughout our nation. Take Tarpon Springs, on Florida's Gulf Coast (about 20 minutes north of Clearwater), as an example. In the early 1900s, Greeks came to the area to work as ...

According to the Grand Bahamas Museum, Bahamian sponge divers started moving north seeking a better harvest after three hurricanes struck the island in 1926, and a fungus killed most of the prized ...

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Take a walk along the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs, and you'll see sponges harvested right from local divers. We stopped in a Tarpon Springs business that takes these ...

Take an extended journey through history in Tarpon Springs. On this Producer’s Cut of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Winter Park. We’ll explore several museums including The ...

Tarpon Springs frequently hosts events and festivals celebrating its Greek heritage and sponge-diving history. Check the local calendar to see if your visit coincides with any of these vibrant ...

Just visit the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks one time and you’ll get the picture. (31,134 votes). First-round poll vs. Marion Swamp Foxes closes Wednesday, March 20.

Tarpon Springs, a delightful coastal town, isn’t just about the warm sun and inviting waters. It’s home to a unique sponge-docking heritage that has weathered the tides of time. Nestled comfortably on ...

TARPON SPRINGS — The Greeks have been sailing the seas for thousands of years. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article. ... They were harvesting $3 million worth of sponges.

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County is known as the “Sponge Capital of the World” and for its Greek culture. The Spongeorama Sponge Factory is a local gem that ...