| Tarpon
Springs, Florida:
Located in Pinellas County, Florida, near Clearwater and
ST. Petersburg are the Tarpon Springs
Sponge Docks. Tucked away off the beaten path,
near the Gulf of Mexico are The Sponge Docks. A unique
place full of old world charm, long on tradition of sponge
divers and the sponge retrieval industry. As you stroll
down Dodecanese blvd., near downtown Tarpon Springs,you
are surrounded by fishing boats,sponge diving boats, docks,
restaurants, unique apparel, and novelty shops. The shops
and restaurants are mostly owned by the local Greek business
owners who have made the sponge docks famous for Greek
heritage and home of the sponge divers. |
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you travel down the street among the different boats ,
you will see sights such as these above. Boat Captains
proudly displaying what we like to call the catch of the
day. Sponges of all different shapes and sizes straight
from the Gulf of Mexico.Truely a unique place to visit
on vacation in Florida. |
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those travelers who like to casually shop or like to eat
in nice seafood restaurants, then The Sponge Docks in
Tarpon Springs , Florida is a great stop off on your next
visit to the Tampa Bay Area! The people in the shops are
friendly and ready to help. |
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above images are of the memorial found in the center of
the sponge docks area. A tribute to the sponge divers
of past and present. The lifesize figure is a beautiful
dark bronze statue which carries the pride and symbolism
of this small sponge dock community. |
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As
you peer down the channel , you can see the fishing
boats ready for the next group to board for their next
adventure!
This
September day displays partly cloudy skies with a gentle
breeze and warm sun. Perfect for a 30 minute sight seeing
cruise or a demonstration of sponge diving.
The
Tarpon Springs sponge docks are a Quant and relaxing
place for travelers to experience! So, put it on your
list of places to visit while on vacation.
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