Tarpon Springs, which still harvests 90 to 95 percent of all natural sea sponges, is touted as the "Sponge Capital of the World," in Tarpon Springs on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Patrick Connolly ...

Tarpon Springs, which still harvests 90 to 95 percent of all natural sea sponges, is touted as the “Sponge Capital of the World,” in Tarpon Springs on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

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 ...

When visitors think of Tarpon Springs, one word quickly comes to mind: Greek. The famous sponge docks are lined with Greek restaurants serving moussaka, souvlaki and flaming saganaki. (Opa ...

Tarpon Springs lies on the Anclote River along Florida’s Gulf Coast about 30 miles northwest of Tampa. Known as the “Sponge Capital of the World,” this is an area where Greek immigrants ...

Tarpon Springs’ reputation hinges largely on its Greek heritage, which dates back to the early sponge divers who settled along the Anclote River in the early 1900s.

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 ...

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Sponges. Greek Food. Culture. The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is the perfect spot for a family adventure. A walk along the Dodecanese Boulevard and you'll find Greek ...

Tarpon Springs is a Greek community in Florida famous for supplying natural sea sponges. It was left devastated after it was hit by Hurricane Helene. US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities met ...

Tarpon Springs is a Greek community in Florida famous for supplying natural sea sponges. It was left devastated after it was hit by Hurricane Helene.

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 sponges from what's in the ...