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Tarpon Springs offers visitors and residents alike the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking natural beauty alongside rich stories of people who came for opportunities and stayed for community.

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Whether you’re visiting one of our museums, which offer a glimpse into the city’s past, or attending one of the lively festivals that celebrate our diverse traditions, there are many ways to explore our history, arts, and culture.

There are many reasons to visit Tarpon Springs but one of our most celebrated is our natural beauty.

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Once known as the “Venice of the South,” Tarpon Springs was named for the abundant fish found off its coast and is hailed as the “Sponge Capital of the World.” The oldest town in Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs is located along the Anclote River where it intersects with the Gulf of Mexico.

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Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community dates back to the 1800s with the arrival of the first settlers. Soon after, the advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area; wealthy Northerners flocked here creating a winter haven, while numerous fishing vessels navigated city waters. Industrious entrepreneurs improved the city’s economy and reputation with the harvesting of sponges. The Greek immigrants, who came to the area to continue their traditional trade of sponge diving, greatly enriched the city’s cultural composition with their customs and families.

In 2018, we were awarded “The Best Historic Small Town in America” by USA Today. Our population of approximately 25,000 makes us a fun and affordable area to dive into our nation’s past. We have boat tours and walking tours, guided or self-guided, to take you on this journey.

We are proud to promote our businesses and community to our members, local residents, and visitors to our area. This copy of our Visitor and Relocation Guide will give you an overview of our very special community. The diverse culture, family-owned businesses, active art community, and miles of waterfront are all valuable treasures we enjoy on a daily basis. Please take time to visit our website, www.tarponspringschamber.org, for even more information about our truly unique little city.

YES... WE DO LIVE IN PARADISE! Enjoy your stay...however long it may be,

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Jean Hungiville President/CEO Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce

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bout midway along the golden Gulf coast of Florida, lies the coastal town of Tarpon Springs, rich in history, culture, and unique experiences. Tarpon Springs offers visitors and residents alike the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking, natural beauty alongside rich stories of people who came for opportunities and stayed for community. This Florida City has flourished through hardships and its pioneering spirit and immigrant ingenuity are alive in its residents today.

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s the oldest city in Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs is a popular day trip for many Florida visitors. But a few hours is not nearly enough time to enjoy this special spot.

WHAT’S IN THE NAME? New residents and visitors to Tarpon Springs often remark on the city’s odd name. Most historians would probably tell you the town was named for the now-defunct Tarpon mineral springs, near the Anclote River. The Major spring had a width of 300 feet and was sounded to a depth of 103 feet. In the 1880s, these springs were noted for their great medicinal virtue and many visitors came to “take to the waters.”

While that may be likely, it still doesn’t account for where the Tarpon came from.

Local lore has it that in 1880, Mary Ormond Boyer who had moved to the area four years earlier when her father A.W. Ormond built a cabin on Spring Bayou, stood on the banks of the bayou, and witnessed countless fish jumping. Thankfully, she mistook the fish that were likely mullet for tarpon and remarked, “Look at the tarpon spring.” Residents liked the sound of the name (much better than Mullet Springs, don’t ya think?) and the name stuck. Today, our waters are home to many types of fish, including tarpon, snook, redfish, grouper, sea trout, sheepshead, snapper, and shark.

Kayakers, boaters, and landlubbers alike love to watch the “tarpon” spring.

The City of Tarpon Springs is located on the Anclote River less than a mile from the Gulf of Mexico. Tarpon Springs provides easy access to fresh, brackish (a mixture of salt and fresh water), and saltwater making it a favorite of fishermen.

There are several bayous (or interconnected lakes) in Tarpon Springs along our part of the Anclote River. Kayakers, boaters, and landlubbers alike love to watch the “tarpon” spring, as well as the meandering manatees and playful dolphins that enjoy our waters. The town’s tie to the water is as important today as it was in its earliest history.

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Tarpon Springs has changed a lot since receiving its name. It’s been heralded as the Sponge Capital of the World and, more recently, named “Best Historic Small Town in America” by USA Today in 2018. We’re proud of our rich blend of history, new undertakings, and natural beauty, almost as much as we are of our baklava. We invite you to explore the Greek heritage and vibrant waterfront at the Sponge Docks, and delightful historic Downtown. Each distinct area offers a unique cultural experience.

Day One: DISCOVER TREASURES ON THE SPONGE DOCKS Dodecanese Boulevard runs nearly parallel to a portion of the Anclote River and walking down the street provides a frontrow seat to much of what built this city. The views change with the clock and the tides.

A fortunate, early morning visitor to the Docks can witness the sights and smells of the returns of the shrimp and sponge boats riding low with their bounty. Grab a cup of coffee and find a bench to enjoy the antics of our sea birds. You’re likely to see osprey, gulls, snowy egrets, and pelicans looking for breakfast while eyeing the competition.

Morning is also the ideal time to stroll around the marina, the metal clanking of the boat mast’s hardware resembling

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Day Two: DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN & BEYOND

a sturdy windchime. Rent a kayak, or go on a guided kayak tour, and enjoy seeing Tarpon Springs from the water. While there are plenty of sea creatures to hold your interest, watch the tallest trees along the water closely and you might be able to catch a glimpse of one of our bald eagles.

At mid-day, aromas of Saganaki (flaming cheese is something you need to see), Spanakopita, Mousaka, and fried onions waft through the air competing for attention with the calls of tour boat operators.

Will you answer the call of the ocean or get your fill at one of our many boat-totable restaurants in the area? (Consult the Dining section of this guide, page 16, to find the meal to suit your mood.) The choice is yours.

Exploring by kayak is a completely different experience than going on one of our boat tours so don’t feel like a trip on our waters is an item to check off your list. Depending on the hour and the water vehicle, each provides a unique opportunity just as each of our restaurants and tavernas satiates you differently.

After a delicious mid-day meal, check out the assortment of Sponge Docks stores featuring coastal souvenirs, international candies, beach clothing, soaps, sponges, and so much more. But it’s not just the items you’ll love. It’s the stories you’ll hear from the small business owners who greet you with infectious smiles.

Exploring the area is almost as much fun as the goodies you’ll purchase while

strolling the Docks, discovering offshoots and alleyways off the main thoroughfare.

Don’t miss the many Instagrammable photo spots on the Sponge Docks, including the boats, sea birds, and sponge diving equipment. (Check out the live web cam www.ctsfl.us/cams/docks) As you watch the fishing boats bobbing gently in the breeze, and the afternoon heats up, you might feel the pull of the waters (again) and decide to hop on a boat tour to discover the secrets of the sponge industry and the diverse marine life of the Gulf, or schedule a sunset cruise.

Later in the day, with the sun low on the horizon, the Sponge Docks glimmers in the heat. It’s the perfect time to enjoy a frozen concoction, fruity sangria, Greek wine, or a shot of Ouzo. (Check out our Libations section for more options.) A few drinks later, and you’re thankful it’s time to enjoy another meal. More big choices, not just what you’ll eat but whether to dine al fresco with a view of the river or inside, where you can hear the frenzied sound of the bouzouki better.

Begin your second day with a delicious coffee or tea and a scrumptious baked good. Whether you choose a spot in the shop to dine or take your beverage to go, Downtown is made for people watching. Walk west on Tarpon Avenue until it ends at Spring Bayou and Craig Park.

Walk down the white steps and say hello to the manatees (best seen in the winter months) or take in the sights of the impressive Victorian homes built by some of Tarpon Springs’ first winter visitors.

After a nice stroll around the Bayou, head back to explore the charm of Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs, which offers a glimpse into the unique tapestry of the city’s past. Captivating architecture, art, and antiques await. As you explore, you’ll notice much of the architecture is brick and stone, with tin ceilings and metal roofs, a bit unusual for older buildings. The downtown was engulfed in fire in 1894 and when the merchants rebuilt, they replaced their stores and offices with these materials, which were less likely to burn quickly.

Tarpon Springs’ growth in the early days was due largely to its selection as a stop on the Orange Belt Railroad. Today,

“As downtown Tarpon Springs has expanded over the years, the city has kept its focus on being community-driven with a small-town feel. With so many unique shops, eateries, and breweries, we truly have something for everyone. We’re so grateful to be part of such a vibrant downtown!”

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that train depot still stands. Visit the Tarpon Springs Welcome Center & Depot Museum, a hub of information about our city’s rich history and culture, curated by the Tarpon Springs Historical Society.

(For more historical information see History, Arts and Culture on page 20) Visitors and locals alike enjoy downtown Tarpon Springs because it’s an ideal and convenient escape from the ordinary.

The district is known for its unique momand-pop stores, boutiques, restaurants, breweries, antique stores, wine bars, beauty service providers, and taverns.

Wander through eclectic shops and savor diverse culinary delights, from robust Italian dishes to new American cuisine and everything in between. Get to know our businesses’ staff and owners, many of whom are onsite. They’re happy to make suggestions on must-see spots in our city. There’s a pride of ownership evident in our downtown businesses.

Whether you’re getting your steps in around Spring Bayou, indulging in culinary masterpieces, shopping for the latest fashion or home décor, or simply taking in the picturesque scenery, you’ll enjoy the beauty and treasures of Downtown Tarpon Springs.

Walk off some of that filling lunch or decadent desserts on part of the old railroad line, which has now become the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail. The paved trail runs through the center of Downtown from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg. This protected greenspace is designed for walking, jogging, skating, and biking and is a scenic and versatile environment for outdoor enthusiasts. It also provides a different vantage point from which to see and explore Tarpon Springs.

Use the trail to explore other areas of our downtown. Visit additional businesses, restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and historic sites. Our town is walkable

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with sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. There are many off-the-beaten-path wonders you can explore using our map in this guide.

If you’re visiting on the first Friday of the month (in the evening) or the second Saturday (morning through early afternoon), you’ll enjoy a mix of food vendors, entertainment, growers, artisans, and more. Plan a visit during the first Friday in December to see our There’s Snow Place Like Tarpon Springs extravaganza.

It’s the largest First Friday celebration of the year, complete with “snow” and other holiday specials. Speaking of outdoors…

GETTING OUT AND ABOUT For those seeking outdoor adventures, the afternoon is the perfect time to enjoy our beaches, (Sunset Beach and Fred Howard Park) where sun-kissed shores meet emerald waters. They’re popular for fishing, boating, kayaking, strolling, hiking, jet skiing, and on a windy day—kitesurfing.

The city’s parks and preserves also provide opportunities for kayaking, hiking, launching a boat, and birdwatching, allowing you to connect with the area’s natural wonders.

(For more details consult our Nature’s Treasures and Sports and Fun sections on page 28 and 32).

While Tarpon Springs is best appreciated on foot (because you’re less likely to miss our many hidden gems), several unique transportation businesses can help you see Tarpon on your terms. From kayak rentals to golf carts, from bicycles to boats, there’s a method of exploration that suits any energy and fitness level.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone simply in search of a relaxing coastal retreat, Tarpon Springs welcomes you. Discover the warmth of our community, the flavors of our cuisine, and the allure of our coastal beauty.

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B DINING & Libations In Tarpon Springs, food is an event no matter what you’re hungry for. From authentic Greek dishes to fresh off-the-boat seafood, from Asian favorites to Caribbean flavors, bakeries to coffee house, and everything in between there’s a restaurant to suit your fancy and dining preferences. You’ll find ideal spots for everything from a post-beach tropical drink and casual meal to an up-scale celebratory dinner to remember.

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ut one of the most remarked upon dishes we have here in Tarpon is our Greek salad.

What is normally a bed of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and feta cheese drizzled with a delightful tangy vinaigrette in most towns, has a surprise here. In Tarpon, our Greek salad is heartier because hidden beneath the leafy greens lies potato salad. There are a host of stories about how the masked carbs found their way into a salad, but like so many of the stories in this town, it was one of creativity and ingenuity that created our signature dish. Rumor has it that about a century ago, the man who fed the sponge divers and fishermen ran out of proteins.

He and his kitchen had to figure out how to feed everyone. Potatoes gave the salad the heartiness the divers and fishermen needed to maintain their rigorous work.

Today, it’s a favorite of locals and visitors alike. When you taste a Tarpon Springs Greek salad with that delicious dollop of potato salad, no Greek salad will ever be the same. You’ll find yourself longing for our quaint town and that taste of ingenuity we’re known for.

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Are you familiar with the quote, “It’s 5:00 somewhere?”

When people use that expression, they’re referring to Tarpon Springs and our plethora of beverage choices!

From breweries to wine bars, artisanal cocktails to distilled spirits, you won’t go thirsty here.

Check out some of our city’s most delicious beverages: • Spice Wine Smoothies (735 Dodecanese Blvd Unit 20) • Captain Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill (25 Oscar Hill Rd) • Brighter Days Brew Co. (311 N. Safford Ave) • Tarpon Tavern (21 N. Safford Ave)

40545 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 935-2022 www.firehousesubs.com

533 Athens St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 516-7770 tarpontaphouse.com

H’OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE

TARPON TAVERN

310 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 483-9092 www.hourscreole.com

21 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 945-1000 www.tarpontavern.com

• Tarpon Springs Distillery (605 N. Pinellas Ave) – don’t miss their Papou’s® Ouzo

KEYS JAMROCK GRILL

WINE SOCIETY

• Wine Society (110 E. Tarpon Ave)

40168 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 940-5265 keys-jam-rock-grill.business.site SHAKA RESTAURANT

900 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 940-2454 www.shaka900.com TARPON TURTLE WATERFRONT GRILL

1513 Lake Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 940-5360 www.tarponturtle.com TOULAS TRAILSIDE CAFE

11 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 939-2403 www.toulastrailsidecafe.com

• Anclote Brew (735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50)

110 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 940-4600 www.winesocietyfl.com

• Johnny’s Taphouse & Grill (224. E. Tarpon Ave) • Sponge City Brewing (501 South Pinellas Ave)

FUN/FAST FOOD CHICK-FIL-A AT PALM HARBOR

• Wine at the Docks (850 Dodecanese Blvd)

32800 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 786-8545 www.tarponspringsapp.com SPICE WINE SMOOTHIES

735 Dodecanese Blvd., Unit 20 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (239) 565-7367 Find us om Facebook

GREEK KATERINA’S TAVERNA & GRILL

619 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 935-4246 Find us om Facebook

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DINING

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Ouzo: Greece’s National Drink

Ouzo, renowned for its robust anise flavor is a drink of choice for relaxation and camaraderie, and pairs beautifully with delectable mezedakia (appetizers).

This aperitif is savored prior to dining.

Greeks refresh their palates, awaken the taste buds, stimulate the appetite, and unwind with a taste of ouzo.

There’s a finesse to savoring the drink.

A quality ouzo typically boasts around 40% alcohol by volume and is not meant for quick consumption. It is customarily accompanied by a glass of water for the purpose of dilution.

Gradual addition of water is thought to enhance the release of the milkywhite liquid’s aromatic bouquet. It also helps with hydration, and minimizing any adverse effects from too much “appetite stimulation.” Contrary to movies showing a raucous crowd doing shots of ouzo, it’s traditionally a nuanced prelude to the culinary delights that follow.

The intricate production process varies from recipe to recipe, passed down through generations as a closely guarded family secret. Infused with a medley of herbs native to Greek soil, including coriander, fennel, star anise, garden angelica, and the renowned anise, Ouzo undergoes fermentation in copper stills, where alcohol and aromatic herbs meld for extended periods.

The resulting mixture is meticulously distilled and subjected to multiple tests before being stored, allowing the aromas and textures to mature.

To achieve the mandated alcohol content (exceeding 37.5% vol. by law), the distillate is diluted with water and then carefully bottled. Ouzo’s journey from its origins to its final form is a testament to the artistry and tradition embedded in each batch, making it a quintessential part of Greek culture and social gatherings.

ITALIAN JOJO’S ITALIAN DINER

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JAPANESE TASTE OF JAPAN

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SWEET TREATS DUNKIN’ DONUTS

SEAFOOD CAPTAIN JACK’S TIKI BAR & GRILL

25 Oscar Hill Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 944-3346 www.captainjackstarpon.com

MORGAN MAE’S OYSTER HOUSE, LLC

606 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 935-7380 www.MorganMaesOysterHouse.com PELICAN POINT SEAFOOD

933 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 934-3134 www.eatpelicanpoint.com POKE COMPANY, THE

40908 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 459-3926 thepokecompany.com RUSTY BELLIES WATERFRONT GRILL

937 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 934-4047 www.rustybellies.com

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40076 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 934-0548 www.dunkindonuts.com DUNKIN’ DONUTS

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(727) 934-3134 visit Pelican POint our Fresh Seafood shop right Next door!

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> RICH HISTORY, RICH CULTURE ngenuity is at the center of our coastal town’s story. Consider what early inhabitants faced to visit our beautiful area. Before the introduction of the train line in 1887, the only way to get to Tarpon Springs from the north was by train to Sanford, overland by horse and buggy to Cedar Key (a distance of about 112 miles as the crow flies) and then by boat from Cedar Key (about 70 miles).

Visitors from Tampa wrote of trips by ox cart, muddy trails slowing and sometimes canceling their visits. No, Tarpon Springs was not easy to get to, but it makes us appreciate the gumption of these early pioneers and how their persistence created the life we enjoy today.

Whether you’re visiting one of our museums, which offer a glimpse into the city’s past, or attending one of the lively festivals that celebrate our diverse traditions, there are many ways to explore our history, arts, and culture. From the Epiphany Celebration to the parade on Greek Independence Day, to the annual Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, the city pulses with energy and excitement.

HISTORICAL / EDUCATIONAL: PLACES, CUBS, AND EVENTS

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• 1883 Safford House Museum is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture. It is filled with period furnishings and many of the Safford family’s possessions, creating an appreciation for Florida life more than 100 years ago. 23 Parkin Ct. • Train Depot home to the Tarpon Springs Historical Society emerges visitors in the rich history of Tarpon Springs through its extensive artifact and photograph collection. 160 E. Tarpon Avenue.

• Tarpon Springs Woman’s Club, a charter member and one of the original civic clubs in the area for women. One of their original tasks included lighting the lamps around the downtown and the Bayou each evening for safety.

• Tarpon Arts “Knowledge & Nibbles” Series, talks on the History of the Arts in Tarpon Springs.

> ARTS AND CULTURE: TARPON SPRINGS HIDDEN TREASURES Tarpon Springs is home to a burgeoning art scene anchored by its annual Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou as well as the City’s Cultural and Civic Services Department, which has five venues under its mantel: the Heritage Museum, Cultural Center, Performing Arts Center, 1883 Safford House Museum and the Public Library.

These venues provide opportunities to enjoy performing arts, visual arts, as well as public art and educational presentations to inform and inspire.

The Tarpon Arts’ season runs from October through July, selling more than 11,000 tickets each season. In addition to musical performance, residents and visitors enjoy comedy shows, educational presentations, special events, and community theater productions. Tarpon Arts provides quality entertainment at affordable prices. The main ticket office operates in the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tickets are also sold online at TarponArts. org or before the show at the venue (if tickets are available).

> ART APPRECIATION: VISITING THE WORKS The Tarpon Springs Chamber hosts a nationally recognized Fine Arts Festival annually each March, which attracts notable artists and top-notch craftspeople who work in a variety of mediums and artistic styles. For nearly fifty years, art lovers have enjoyed one of the largest fine arts festivals in Florida along the banks of Spring Bayou.

This Festival in Craig Park is held among the shaded splendor of large live oaks. As attendees stroll around enjoying the music, entertainment, and food of the festival, they often catch glimpses of manatees, dolphins, and other marine life in the Bayou.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs (230 Grand Boulevard) showcases the largest public collection of George Inness, Jr.’s paintings in the country, along with his Florida Artists Hall of Fame trophy.

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (600 E Klosterman Road) is a modern

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Two Cu One C Tarpon S Located along the Anclot e River where it intersects the Gulf of Mexico , Tarpon Springs is a rich mixture of culture, customs, and families. Its waterfront is a working seaport and shopping district with the unmistakable feel of a Grecia n fishing village. Its downtown is a showcase of proud historic buildings and homes from the gracious Victorian era.

It’s an unlikely blend of histories, and one you’ll find only in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County ’s oldest city.

Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community predates the arrival of the first settlers in the early 1800’s. Soon after, the adven t of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area.

The town’s Victorian influences stem from the late 1800’s to about 1905, when the seaside village became a playground for wealthy Northerners. These seasonal residents built luxurious estates along Spring Bayou. Soon Tarpon Springs gained fame as one of the great health centers and winter resorts of the time.

Tarpon Springs Firsts

Rich sponge beds, discov ered in the 1880’s, spawn ed a flourishing new industry.

In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge indust ry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed.

Some of the Greek immig rants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving.

Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both culture s, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildin gs to its lively Greek traditio ns and community.

Tarpon Springs is an area rich in history, including many firsts in the county and the state such as: 1 | LIVE. WORK. PLAY.

• Dr. Mary Jane Safford opened a medical practice in the 1880s, becoming the first female physician in Florida.

• Tarpon Springs was the first incorporated city in the Pinellas peninsula and was the first stop in Pinellas County on the Orange Belt Railway from Sanford to St. Petersburg in 1887.

• Tarpon Springs earned the designation of the largest sponge port in the US in 1900 and has gone on to be nicknamed the “Sponge Capital of the World.”

and contemporary art museum with a collection of more than 6,000 works of 20th and 21st century art. The museum, which opened in 2002, is located on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College.

As a cultural and academic institution, the museum serves students and the community at-large. It provides an array of educational programs for all ages to complement a year-round exhibition schedule.

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Experience the flavor of Gr the excitement of an authe waterfront on the Sponge D authentic Greek restaurant sponge diving and sightse e boats, unique shops, antiqu art galleries, and the St. Nic Orthodox Cathedral, home Epiphany celebration in the Hemispheres – No Passpo rt

H I S T O R Y, A R T & C U LT U R E > ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS Perhaps it’s how the late afternoon sun dances on our waters or the way the cormorants, black as oil, spread their cloaked wings to dry along our shores and docks, that provides the artistic inspiration for amateur creators and professionals alike. Tarpon Springs is home to several internationally known artists, as well as writers, sculptors, photographers, crafters, and painters.

CHRISTOPHER STILL Photo Courtesy of ChristopherStill.com

CHRISTOPHER STILL Christopher Still, whose detailed compositions contain multiple levels of symbolism and historic references, is known for realistic works featuring the history and natural beauty of Florida. Still is a member of the Florida Artists Hall of Fame and the artist in residence for the Florida Legislature.

His paintings can be found in many places of note including, the Governor’s Mansion of Florida and the Smithsonian Institution. In the Tampa Bay Area, his work can be seen at the St. Petersburg City Hall, the Tampa International Airport, the Sandpearl Resort, the Opal Sands Resort, and Ruth Eckerd Hall.

In 2024, the City of Tarpon Springs proudly celebrates the new Christopher Still exhibition at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum entitled “The Great State of Florida.” The exhibition includes several original works of art donated from private collections to the Friends of Christopher Still and on loan to the City of Tarpon Springs. Visitors can also watch a 30-minute video and view original works of art featuring Still’s most recent masterpiece “Beautiful and Historic Tarpon Springs,” in the collection of AdventHealth North Pinellas Hospital.

Reproductions of some of Still’s most loved paintings (landscapes, still life, and portraits) are also on display. Still says, “The works in this exhibit represent over forty years of inspiration drawn from Florida’s natural beauty, people, and history. This exhibit is an effort to define a sense of place and who we are as Floridians and celebrate the beautiful and historic city of Tarpon Springs.”

For more information, visit his site (www.christopherstill.com).

ROBERT STACKHOUSE AND CAROL MICKETT For over a decade, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse have engaged in a collaborative artistic journey. Their combined efforts have given rise to expansive sculptures, paintings, and prints, many of which are focused on the importance of water to the environment and life.

In their collaborative process, both artists contribute to every facet of their projects.

The decision to work together stems from a desire to challenge each other, pushing beyond individual comfort zones to create works that embody their vision, while joining two different approaches.

Carol’s diverse background in philosophy, film, radio, poetry, and theater is evident in her inquisitive nature. In contrast, Robert Stackhouse refers to himself as a “problem solver” and follows a more conventional path in the visual arts. His solo works have found homes in esteemed museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, The National Gallery of Australia, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Their most recent collaborations have focused on pieces that call attention to climate change and rising water tempera-

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tures. Mickett shared that living in Florida, it’s impossible not to understand how this contributes to rising sea levels and the intensity of hurricanes.

Their creative works mirror the nature of water, its quality, how it moves, evaporates, circulates and flows while also encapsulating the effects humans have on the water around us.

In 2021, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse took part in the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist at Sea initiative aboard the research vessel Falkor, named after the luck dragon in the movie The Neverending Story. The advanced oceanographic research vessel, traveled from Mexico to Spain, tracing the path of the Gulf Stream.

During the voyage, Mickett and Stackhouse undertook a conceptual exploration of cooling the ocean to counteract the intensification of hurricanes driven by rising water temperatures.

Daily, Mickett and Stackhouse engaged in symbolic acts of ocean cooling with Falkor crew members by tossing ice cubes into the sea. This performance art was a thought experiment directed at acknowledging every action has anticipated and unforeseen

consequences. It raised questions about which ideas should be implemented and which should remain theoretical.

The ice cubes were then commemorated in portraits, each displayed in a niche at the Wild Space Gallery (of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation in St. Petersburg, Florida), complete with details such as date, time, latitude, longitude, and the water temperature of their demise.

While the Falkor’s ocean crossing embodies thinking globally, Mickett and Stackhouse, upon returning to their Tarpon Springs studio, embarked on projects with a local focus. The Mitigation Paintings, depicted images of whales, mangrove forests, and swamps. These pieces showcased parts of nature we often ignore and called attention to how those parts can alleviate and prevent the impacts of climate change.

In October 2022, the artists invited residents to participate in Cool Pinellas, a project funded by a National Endowment for the Arts grant through Creative Pinellas and the Pinellas County Commission. Participants in specially designed T-shirts, engaged in a symbolic act by kayaking to local bays, inlets, and Gulf waters to ceremonially toss ice cubes into the waters.

Mickett and Stackhouse’s work was also recently featured by UNESCO, Nautilus Magazine, and Schmidt Ocean Institute at the Frost Science Museum during Art Basel 2023.

For more information about the artists or to purchase one of their pieces, please send your inquiry to info@mickettstackhouse.com or visit their website at mickettstackhouse.com

ELIZABETH INDIANOS Elizabeth Indianos remembers coming to Tarpon Springs as a child, piling into the family car and driving to spend the day enjoying its natural beauty. As an adult, she returned to call this coastal city her own.

During her tenure as an artist-in-residence in Tarpon Springs in the mid-1970s, Elizabeth Indianos crafted a series of murals that sought to encapsulate the city’s distinct culture. This experience served as a catalyst for her subsequent career as a public art artist. The creation of expansive outdoor murals demands a range of skills, encompassing logistical coordination, from permits to scaffolding, as well as diplomatic finesse and effective team-building.

In 1995, Indianos painted two murals on the exterior of what was then called the Thunderdome in St. Petersburg. These

CAROL MICKETT AND ROBERT STACKHOUSE, “IN THE BLUE [CREST],” 2008, painted cypress.

Artist inspiration, Sculpture installation, Visual art Photo Courtesy of mickettstackhouse.com

“Carol’s diverse background in philosophy, film, radio, poetry, and theater is evident in her inquisitive nature. In contrast, Robert Stackhouse refers to himself as a “problem solver” and follows a more conventional path in the visual arts.”

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H I S T O R Y, A R T & C U LT U R E research she undertook before commencing to sketch the mural, she shared, “I’m not interested in making a factual or scientific documentation, a copy of something, but rather aim to invite the participant (and myself) into a vibrant, integrated experience, whatever the category, via the lifting power of each medium. Regardless of medium, a narrative builds and becomes an undercurrent of unbelievable possibility to me.”

More information on her works may be found here: www.elizabethindianos.com/ Elizabeth_Indianos_Artworks/Home.html

MURALS AND OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS

ELIZABETH INDIANOS SITS WITH HER MURAL IN TARPON SPRINGS Creator: Mengshin Lin | Credit: Times Copyright: Tampa Bay Times

“As the heart-beating center of Tampa Bay and the State, Tarpon Springs has been my lifetime time inspiration. Dreams were born in this beloved City. My plays, artworks, public art projects and family were created in this City, a place where the concept of Home starts to sneak up on you from the very first moment… Tarpon Springs always gives hope, reminding us to put our best foot forward in a world where there are ideas and values worth fighting for and where the Impossible just takes 15 minutes longer.”

- Elizabeth Indianos, Artist in Residence murals were some of the city’s earliest in a place that is now well-known for outdoor art expression.

Over the years, Ms. Indianos has engaged in groundbreaking work, winning national competitions, and securing over 14 large public art projects across the country.

Her reputation is built on her ability to translate artistic visions seamlessly from design to fabrication to the completion of installations. Regardless of the medium she works in, her pieces were “created to further enhance and define communities with a sense of place.”

Visitors to the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center are often mesmerized by Elizabeth Indianos’ mural This Blessed Plot, This Earth. The vibrant piece depicts common flora and fauna as well as the history of Tarpon Springs and the contributions of its many settlers. From the Seminole tribe to Spanish Conquistadors to “Florida Cracker Boys” to the sponge divers, visitors can enjoy the rich history of the area through her mural and 30-minute video detailing the production of the piece and the play she wrote by the same name.

While Indianos prides herself on the

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Public art is an ongoing mission of The City of Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee, which meets monthly to recommend new public art installations within the city.

Don’t miss the endearing and Instagrammable bronze statues around town: • The Naiads (in the roundabout at the west end of the Sponge Docks) by nationally recognized artist Glenna Goodacre • Storybook Time (outside the Cultural Center, 101 South Pinellas Avenue) also

by Goodacre • Ama the mermaid (who safeguards Craig Park) by French artist Amaryllis Batallie.

• Pelican Catching Some Rays (you must come to the Sponge Docks and get a picture with our whimsical pelican) by St. Petersburg artist Mike Elwell Also at the Sponge Docks, are twenty, custom-designed, solar-powered Illuminated Art Boxes that line both sides of Dodecanese Boulevard and feature the works of regional artists. Each box shows two images—one during the day and one illuminated at night.

The newest addition to the city’s public art recognizes the black sponger’s contribution to the city’s sponging industry and the community at large. The unveiling will be conducted during 2024’s Black History Month celebration. The two public art sculptures by Stephen Oliver are part of the Black Heritage Project and are entitled Onward Together and Forward and Upward Together.

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H I S T O R Y, A R T & C U LT U R E Art Committee, is a public art initiative commemorating the significant contributions of African American/Bahamians to the sponging industry’s evolution and the emergence of a community shaped by their impact. The outdoor pieces will be placed on two city-owned locations: Onward Together at the City Marina at the Sponge Docks and Forward and Upward Together in the Union Academy neighborhood.

Additionally, many local business owners have contracted with mural artists to paint striking murals on their exterior walls throughout the city. Keep an eye open for these fun tributes to history and culture.

For another photo-worthy art piece, check out the mural by Christopher Still on the side of the Chamber of Commerce’s downtown Welcome Center located at 1 N. Pinellas Avenue. The 25-by-4½-foot piece is a reproduction of a portion of Still’s 1994 painting “Changing Tides.” The piece is a colorful portrayal of the area’s sponge diving heyday, centered on the Anclote Key Lighthouse. The original can be viewed at the Tarpon Springs Public Library.

BECOME A PART OF THE TARPON ARTS SCENE In addition to being home to many wellknown artists and creators, the Tarpon Springs community invites everyone to TARPON SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Photo Courtesy of tarponarts.org

TARPON SPRINGS LIBRARY Photo Courtesy of the Tarpon Springs Library

share their creative energies. Residents and visitors enjoy:

PERFORMING ARTS • Tarpon Springs Recreation Division Concerts at Sunset Beach • Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street • Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, 1411 Gulf Road

VISUAL ARTS Tarpon Springs Art Guild, 161 E. Tarpon Avenue – features local artists’ works on display for sale.

Brush Tips Studio, 167 E. Tarpon Avenue – offers classes and painting parties to encourage and teach patrons how to paint and enjoy creating.

One Amazing Find, 106 E. Tarpon Avenue – this unique home market offers workshops in a variety of mediums. Past classes include chunky knit throws, chalk paint 101, and resin charcuterie board making.

First Friday event – a year-round evening event held on the first Friday of the month featuring food trucks, crafters, small business offerings, music, and more.

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LITERARY ARTS The Gilded Page Bookstore, 123 E. Court Street – a delightful independent bookstore featuring a curated collection of new books, including the works of dozens of local authors as well as handcrafted literary gifts. Additionally, the store hosts monthly author and reader events.

The Tarpon Springs Writers and Authors Guild – a collective of local authors and writers who celebrate the written word and encourage the literary arts with monthly meetings at Shaka restaurant (first Wednesday of every month).

Tarpon Springs Library – rotating programs at the library focus on enrichment and often include a young artists series, adult coloring time, a teen/tween crafts group, and a writer’s critique group (check library schedule for details).

The City of Tarpon Springs is a growing arts community with a vast population of talented local artists, performers, and creators. There are opportunities to engage in exhibitions, special events, concerts, groups, and classes/educational programs.

Tarpon Springs may be small compared to other Tampa Bay cities, but the arts and culture experiences here are thriving!

And with nature’s beauty serving as visual inspiration, this shouldn’t be surprising.

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> WHERE’S THE BEACH?

Nature’s TREASURE There are many reasons to visit Tarpon Springs but one of our most celebrated is our natural beauty. In this section, we’ll cover all the ways you can get out and enjoy some of our most scenic spots. If you’re looking for a more active approach, check out our Sports & Fun section that details all the different ways to actively explore our outdoors.

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ost people who come to the Sunshine State want to spend some time on our sugary sand beaches. Our waters provide the ideal refreshment for all ages as the Gulf is usually calm and relatively shallow at our beaches, making it the perfect place to lounge in the water with a good book.

We have two beaches here in Tarpon Springs. They’re not the congested coastal traffic jams some have come to expect. If there’s a line of cars en route to the beach, someone probably stopped to let a gopher tortoise cross. Both of our beaches are in parks, which means no hotels, bars, or arcades, just sandy shores, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and clear water the way nature intended. It’s easy to feel like a local when you’re basking on our beaches.

Our beaches are often the site of family celebrations, prom pictures, weddings, anniversary celebrations, and engagements.

You might even see our high school football team getting some early morning reps in working against the resistance of the sand.

We’re proud of the multi-generational appeal of our Tarpon beaches and their accessibility.

Fred Howard Park, named after a former mayor who helped secure the land for the beach, is a 150-acre county park. From the air, the mile-long causeway that connects the oval-shaped offshore white sandy beach with the mainland partially resembles an exclamation point. And that’s fitting because you can witness some of the most exclamation-worthy sunsets in the Florida here as well as the wild antics of dolphins and other marine life.

The causeway has ample parking as well as serves as the perfect launch for smaller boats, kayaks, and jet skis. Dogs are allowed on the causeway, and you’ll see many pups taking to the water in this area of the park.

The beach also has a couple of areas of rocky outcroppings. They are the perfect place to sit and consider putting your house on the market, so you can spend year-round in our little section of paradise.

Fred Howard Park is like two parks in one—a sunbathers’ and watersports paradise

(with the causeway, beach, and the Gulf) and the lush, wooded retreat on the mainland part of the park. Fred Howard Park also offers sheltered pavilions; playgrounds; fishing; wind/kite surfing (when the wind is right); public restrooms; kayak, surrey pedal bikes, ocean trikes, and bike rentals; as well as beach showers. www.pinellas.gov/ parks/fred-howard-park.

Sunset Beach, located at 1800 Gulf Road is an 11.3 acre park that includes a playground, boat launch, pavilions, picnic tables, benches, grills, a beach volleyball court, a bandstand (where you can catch the free Sunset Beach concerts on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00-9:00 PM), a lending library, and restrooms. Sunset Beach, which can be seen from Fred Howard Park, is a favorite for picnics, swimming, boat launching, and as its name would suggest, watching those spectacular Florida sunsets.

> MEETING NEW FRIENDS During the winter, the manatee and dolphins make our bays, bayous, canals, and creeks their homes because of their love of warmer water. If you enjoy kayaking, launch one in Spring Bayou at Craig Park and there’s a good chance a manatee’s curiosity will help you make a new friend.

But please keep your interactions to selfies and refrain from touching and feeding them. Check out the Spring Bayou Manatee Cam. www.ctsfl.us/cams/bayou If you’re here in the winter, you’ll likely

see large brown and white birds perched on everything from the tallest trees to business signs and parking lot lights and if you don’t see them, you’ll undoubtedly see their large stick nests some measuring as deep as 10-13 feet. Osprey are fierce birds of prey with the delicate chirp of a songbird. It’s not unusual even when they’re perched high above your head that if they find you’re watching them, they will watch you and dart off if you make a sudden movement.

By spring, the eagles and osprey have settled into their huge nests and if you look closely overhead you may catch a glimpse of their offspring. These giant birds return to the same nest (or area) each year to raise their families.

Another popular “neighbor” you might see as you explore Tarpon, particularly in Fred Howard Park, is gopher tortoises.

They are large, sandy-colored reptiles who take their time wherever they’re headed.

While The U.S. Fish and Wildlife recently decided to remove them from the federally protected, in Florida, they remain “Threatened” and state protections will remain in place so please let them do their own thing.

> EXPLORING OUR BACKYARD As beautiful as our beaches are, they aren’t the only ways to enjoy nature. Tarpon Springs is home to many bayous, parks, and preserves to explore. Nice thing is that while they feel like they’re off-the-beaten path, they are all close by.

The Green Flash When you walk up to a sunset watcher and ask them about the green flash, you’ll get a range of answers. A few will be ready with a scientific explanation, others will make it sound like a spiritual occurrence that only happens to a chosen few, while others will look at you like you just asked where you could ride a unicorn in Tarpon Springs.

But the green flash at sunset is not a myth. It’s real (mostly) and here’s how you can best catch one: To witness a green flash at sunset, you need: 1. A clear day without any haze or clouds on the horizon.

2. A distant horizon with a distinct edge, like what you would find at Sunset Beach or Fred Howard Park.

Don’t look directly at the sun until it is almost entirely below the horizon.

Doing so earlier may dazzle or damage your eyes, jeopardizing your chances of witnessing the green flash that day. As the sun sinks, keep an eye on the horizon. Just before the orange orb disappears you might see a sudden green flash. The green flash results when two optical phenomena combine (a mirage and the dispersion of sunlight) making it an elusive—but unforgettable—illusion.

Anclote Key Preserve State Park is located 3 miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs and is accessible only by private watercraft or ferry service from the Sponge Docks and other locations (or really strong and dedicated kayakers). The park is a favorite of bird watchers as it’s home to over 43 species including the American oystercatcher, bald eagle, and piping plover. Visitors can swim and sunbathe at the beach, then fire up the grill, and enjoy a picnic at the pavilion on the north end of the island. Visit the restored 1887 Anclote Key Lighthouse that stands as a sentinel on the southern end of the island. There are no supplies for sale on the island so if you visit bring

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Friends for Fido

There are two public dog parks in Tarpon Springs where dogs can enjoy time to run free. All dogs must be accompanied, (no drop offs permitted) licensed and vaccinated, with a tag on their collars. Handlers must carry a leash.

Anderson Park at 39699 US Hwy 19 N offers cooling stations complete with showers and dog level water fountains.

Tarpon Springs Dog Park at 508 Live Oak Street (just off the Pinellas Trail) features benches, a dog waste bag station, bridges, tunnels, and separate fenced facilities for small and large dogs.

plenty of water. If you want to spend the night, you need your own transportation to and from the Island. 727-469-5943. www.floridastateparks.org/Anclote-Key Anderson Park located at 39699 US Hwy 19 N, is characterized by hilly terrain, wooded areas and beautiful vistas overlooking Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon.

It offers fishing access, a boat ramp, picnic shelters, playground, boardwalk, dog park, and nature trails, along with other amenities. It’s a popular spot for fishing for catfish and taking photos of alligators sunning themselves along the banks of Lake Tarpon. 727-943-4085. www.pinellas.gov/parks/a-l-anderson-park Brooker Creek Preserve located at 3940 Keystone Road is 8700 acres of pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, and wetland prairies. The preserve is home to deer, bobcat, turkey, coyote, gopher tortoises, and a wide variety of birds. Miles of hiking and equestrian trails await the adventuresome, although shorter walks, including a one-mile handicapped accessible boardwalk, are available as well.

The preserve features an environmental education center with amazing interactive exhibits, large picture windows, and a state-of-the-art theater. From the parking lot the center is located along a short, boardwalk through a beautiful maple swamp. The preserve also hosts events and talks, as well as guided tours (and the occasional night hike!). Check the events calendar for schedule. 727-453-6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Highland Nature Park located at 530 Highland Avenue is a small city park focusing on natural Florida foliage. Visit its 6.95 acres of Florida landscape, which include a playground, fishing pier, and boardwalk.

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North Anclote Nature Park at 55 Old Dixie is comprised of 77 acres on the north shore of the Anclote River. Guests enjoy its three miles of meandering nature trails with lookouts over the water. Take a half mile hike from the entrance and you’ll find a fishing pier that is perfect to catch the evening meal. If you don’t get lucky, rest assured our sea birds will. Also enjoy biking trails, a canoe launch, bird watch area (eagles are often seen in this park), playground and picnic sites. 727-942-5618 Live Oak Recreational Complex, 508 Live Oak Street: The Live Oak Recreational Complex features a splash park (which features several types of spray features perfect for children), kayak launch onto the Anclote River, playground equipment, dog park, pavilion, restrooms, and lending library – adjacent to North Pinellas Trail Fitness Park for outdoor exercise activities along the Pinellas Trail and planned Pickleball Courts (see our Sports section for more information on page 32).

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SPORTS & FUN Do you love to stay active? Then Tarpon Springs is the ideal place where you can break a sweat through hours of activity or doing nothing at all lounging on our white sands and soaking up the rays. We offer something for everyone. > WET’S YOUR BEST BET BOATING When it comes to boating, there is a sea of options. There are boat launches available at Craig Park, Fred Howard Park, Captain Jack’s, and Sunset Beach. In addition, there are boat launches for Lake Tarpon at Anderson Park and Tarpon Turtle Grille.

If you don’t have your own vessel, no worries. We have several boat rental companies. For those who plan on sticking around beautiful Tarpon Springs, Freedom Boat Club offers members access to boats without the upkeep headaches.

If you would rather enjoy the scenery without navigating, we suggest one of the many tours (or a fishing charter) to get you out on the waterways. You can choose between dolphin tours, shelling trips, sunset cruises, eco tours, even a sponge diving exhibition tour. If you’re celebrating a special occasion (and life is a special occasion, right?) you can book a charter with a local captain who can customize your trip to see what you’re most interested in.

Looking for the kind of Florida lifestyle Jimmy Buffet made famous? Then how about a nautical pub crawl in your own floating Tiki bar?

FISHING There are a lot of opportunities to fish in this area. You might be surprised that some of our grocery stores and convenience marts sell bait. Whether you cast a line at Fred Howard Park or go out on one of our many fishing charters, you’ll be treated to an enjoyable time. With easy access to fresh (Lake Tarpon), brackish (the Anclote River and bayous) and salt water (the Gulf of Mexico), there are a lot of options here.

People fish from boats, kayaks, sea walls, and anywhere they can drop a line. The abundance of mangroves in this area means you can find all sorts of sea creatures, but most people come to Tarpon Springs looking for tasty redfish/red drum, the acrobatic tarpon, snook, the delicious red snapper, and largemouth bass (while it might not be our namesake, Tarpon Springs has some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the state).

SWIMMING Our waters are very inviting during most of the year. However, in January, it often dips below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Even our manatees find that chilly, that’s why they move into our bayous. During August, it’s not unusual for Gulf temps to be in the mid 80s. Swimming in the Gulf is common due to its calm nature.

KAYAKING Our waters are largely shallow and serene making a kayak the ultimate way to see the area whether you are an experienced kayaker or not. If it’s your first time in Tarpon Springs, take a guided tour and learn about our ecosystem and marine life. If you’re exploring on your own, rent a kayak at Fred Howard Beach and explore the mangrove tunnels. But don’t forget your bug spray and your water! Craig Park is also a great place to launch and explore the Golden Crescent, bayous, and the gorgeous waterfront homes. If you want to spend more time on the river itself, launch your kayak from the Splash Park.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD (SUP) Bring your own or rent one and explore our waterways from a different vantage point. If you’re new to SUP, trying it out at the shallow waters of Fred Howard or

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Sunset Beach means it will be a lot easier to get back on should you lose your balance.

If you’re visiting around Halloween, you might enjoy watching the Witches and Warlocks Paddle Parade as they paddle their four-mile trip. If you’re willing to don your best witch’s gear and practice your cackle, they may even let you join in.

SCUBA DIVING We have several dive shops in Tarpon Springs that can help get you suited up for some underwater exploration. They offer a full-service dive shop, certification classes, and rentals. They also host daily trips to the Gulf from the City Marina. Narcosis Scuba offers a dive trip to the Circle of Heroes, a first of its kind memorial located nine miles off the coast, just west of Dunedin, Florida. The Circle is a 100-foot-wide ring of memorial statues, at a depth of about 50 feet, that pays tribute to all branches of the US Armed Forces.

JET SKIING Jet skiing is popular in the Gulf because of its calm waters. But don’t get us wrong, you can catch a little air if you don’t watch out. You’ll find jet skiers on the Gulf and the Anclote River. Many enjoy taking their jet skis to the sandbars and islands in the area for a little R&R between heart-pumping rides.

> FUN FOR LANDLUBBERS Landlubbers don’t worry. There’s plenty of fun in the sun for you too.

LET’S MAKE SOME RACKET Do you love tennis, pickleball, that sort of thing? Then there are several options in Tarpon Springs. There are public tennis courts at Craig Park and Riverside Park (847 Riverside Drive).

If you prefer pickleball, the Tarpon Springs Recreation Department is one of the most popular indoor places to play. There are three hard courts with tape lines and portable nets.

A one-time fee is required. Tarpon will be home to more pickleball courts in the future, as the city commissioners recently voted to allow four courts to be built on the current greenspace at Exercise Park, located at the southeast corner of North Safford Avenue and Live Oak Street.

Missing a racket? That’s okay too. We even have hand ball courts at Craig Park.

Museums

Tarpon Springs is home to many museums. If you think you don’t like museums, think again. Our museums cover a host of topics of interest. You’re sure to find one that fits yours. (For a complete list of our art and history museums, see our History, Arts & Culture Section) 1. Replay Amusement Museum. 119 E Tarpon Avenue.

2. Spongeorama Sponge Factory Museum. 510 Dodecanese Boulevard.

3. Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary. 1722 N. Pinellas Avenue.

4. Leslie Hale Teaching Center. 1355 N. Pinellas Avenue.

BIKING One of the most popular sports around is biking. That’s partly due to the Pinellas Trail and the lovely winding roads that lead from the downtown area to the beaches.

They’re a favorite of bikers as they provide striking views of the bayous.

YOGA AND MOVEMENT Yoga is a great activity for all ages and fitness levels. Here in Tarpon Springs, we have yoga for everyone. From chair yoga to beach yoga, children’s yoga to aerial yoga, paddleboard yoga to yoga at a brewery, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the smooth, healthful movements of this exercise.

If you like to move your body, we have other fun ways to make sure you get the chance, including belly dancing classes and pilates.

GOLF There are two golf courses in Tarpon Springs that are open to the public: the Tarpon Springs Golf Course (1310 Pinellas Avenue) and Cypress Run Golf Club (2669 St Andrews Blvd). Golfers may also be interested in the three courses in adjacent towns including Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club (located at 36750 US Hwy 19 N and home to the annual Valspar Classic).

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> UNIQUE WAYS TO HAVE FUN Breaking a sweat isn’t the only way to have fun. If you want to try something new, you might try axe throwing; a guided golf cart tour of town; a guided walking, history, or ghost tour; or jumping on our Jolley Trolley, which you can catch at the Sponge Docks and ride to Clearwater Beach.

It certainly beats trying to find a parking space there!

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A Greek HISTORY & CULTURE The sponge industry in Tarpon Springs, Florida began as a fortunate mistake in 1873, when turtle fishermen out of Key West snagged their nets on what would turn out to be a sponge bed at the mouth of the Anclote River. While they may have originally cursed their misfortune that day, they quickly realized their good fortune.

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little over a decade later, the Rock Island Sponge Company was opened by John Cheney, a Tarpon Springs businessman.

Gulf sponges from Tarpon Springs became a booming, multi-million business—one of Florida’s most profitable maritime industries.

But while the demand for sponges increased (they were used for everything from cleaning to beauty applications to readying the dead for burial), harvesting them was drudgery. Under the brutal sun, pairs of sponge harvesters worked tediously along the Gulf shore from their dinghies, which weren’t much larger than today’s bathtubs. One man rowed and the other used a glass bottom bucket to locate the sponge beds. Once they located one, the “hooker” used a 20 to 30-foot pole with a pronged hook on the end and pried the sponges from the bottom of the Gulf. It was backbreaking work for these men who were mainly from Key West and the Bahamas.

Cheney, like most businessmen wanted a more efficient way. He hired John Cocoris, a Greek businessman and sponge buyer from New York. Cocoris’ knowledge of the sponge industry in Greece revolutionized the US sponge industry. He recruited his two brothers and raised the money to bring a sponge boat crew, diving equipment, and the first mechanized sponge fishing boat to Tarpon Springs from Greece.

Under his direction, sponge divers donned specially designed suits (Skafandro). The suit included a helmet, a copper breastplate, shoes, and weights on the chest allowing the diver to stay on the seabed for longer. During the dive, a manually operated air pump with pistons provided natural air to the diver’s helmet through a pipe called markoutsi. These brave men could now harvest the sponges from the depths more efficiently.

While some of the African American sponge hookers continued their operations in their dinghies, others signed on as crewmen and divers on Greek vessels.

Many even became fluent in Greek.

By the end of that year, 500 Greeks arrived from the Dodecanese Islands to

work in the sponge industry in Tarpon Springs. Just as the discovery of gold out west built towns overnight, this influx of sponge divers nearly doubled the population to nearly 1,000 from a few hundred year-round residents. With the divers came the need for restaurants, rooming houses, a grocery store, and much more.

“The physical embodiment of the Church in Tarpon Springs is Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.”

Jobs brought money and with money, businesses opened. Word spread about this new “Sponge Capital of the World.”

As Wendy Altschuler wrote about Tarpon Springs for Forbes in 2019, “There is no better place to experience Greek culture in America than this community.” And that is still true today. At the heart of the Greek culture is the Greek Orthodox Church, a cornerstone of the community, rich with religious traditions.

The physical embodiment of the Church in Tarpon Springs is Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It is designed as a reflection of the fundamental beliefs of the Orthodox Church. From the captivating iconography to the awe-inspiring architecture, soul-stirring chanting, and the resplendent vestments, every facet of the pageantry exhibits the beauty of the divine. While the Cathedral welcomes visitors, their website provides a lot of helpful information about what to expect

in the service as well as tour information. www.stnicholastarpon.org/know-before-you-go

> THE MUSIC The Greek community proudly showcases its native music, both traditional and popular.

The enchanting sounds can be heard echoing through the air in local bistros and lively festivals throughout the year. Whether it’s the classical Byzantine chanting or one of the diverse regional styles of narrative folk music, the haunting melodies and unique instrumentation here in Tarpon Springs create an unforgettable soundtrack.

Today’s popular music scene effortlessly weaves in influences from Europe and America, showcasing a harmonious blend of the past and the present. We invite you to embrace the cultural symphony that defines this captivating destination, where the spirit of Greece thrives in every note and every moment.

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The Story of George Stamas During the late morning on January 6, 2023, then 16-year-old George Stamas plunged into the 62-degree waters of Spring Bayou with 67 other young men with Jesus in his heart but one goal on his mind—the retrieval of the cross. It was something he had dreamt about since he was a young boy, watching every year with the kind of excitement many people save for Christmas morning. His older cousin was the 2018 cross retriever and his great-grandfather pulled up the cross from the murky depths in 1938.

The night before, George went to the Bayou with his cousins and dove into the frigid water, swimming for the boat he was hoping would be his the following day. He knew the cross divers would be lined up by age, they’d parade to the Bayou from the church, and his position in line when he jumped into the water would dictate which dinghy he’d be in. George prayed he would have the honor of retrieving the cross. He knew he could give it his all, but it wasn’t up to just him.

The next day, his strategy paid off. George paraded with the rest of the boys to the Bayou and dove after the blessings into the water. He surfaced at the boat of his choosing and quickly climbed aboard. The dinghy filled up as the young men scrambled to find a spot among the 12 boats. George shared his memory of that morning, “It wasn’t nerve wracking until I was getting ready to participate. But I was ready for this, so I wasn’t too nervous.” George felt prepared and focused on his feeling that he would get the cross. He gave himself a pep talk of sorts. “This is the time. There are no other chances. It’s just this chance.”

As soon as the Archbishop lobbed the cross, the boys splashed into the water.

George remembered, “I wasn’t ready. Others jumped and the boat tipped from under me. It went over and I was in the water.”

George sprinted to the toss site. He shared, “I took one breath as I entered the water. Then I just kept swimming, swimming.

As I went down, I took another breath.

On my way down, I wasn’t searching, just diving. People were coming up around

me. As I got closer to the bottom, I saw the cross shining.”

George was the 117th Cross retriever in Tarpon Springs, an honor and a blessing that he does not take lightly. For him, it’s about the community and the sacredness of the event. It’s a reminder of Jesus’ baptism and sacrifice. George smiled sheepishly when asked about his year of blessings.

He humbly said, “It’s been great, but the biggest part is just showing it’s a sign of how blessed we are and how special God is. How he has a plan for everyone. This has changed my life forever. I could tell (it would) since the day it happened.”

George is proud of his community and his religious heritage. He said, “Tarpon Springs is so special. The whole city is blessed. So many people come to the area to watch this.” While the Epiphany celebration draws thousands of people to the city, George was clear that it’s not just a historic reenactment done for the cameras.

“It’s not a fake ceremony. It’s definitely real.

Everyone is a part of it in Tarpon Springs, not just the people jumping in the water.

People come from all over. Someone from South Africa came here to see it.”

George’s mother, Brooke Stamas added, “The support and the outpouring of love that happened on that day to George and to our family, and everybody in the community, was a surreal and unforgettable experience. It’s life changing for everyone, not just the diver. But for everyone around him, his family, and friends too.”

When asked what it means for him going forward after John Paul Hittos claimed the title in 2024, George explained that this experience is more than just a trophy or a title. He said, “I get to carry a lot of responsibilities for the people watching me and for the people participating in this blessing of diving in the water for the baptism of Jesus Christ.” George sees this responsibility as an honor. He added, “A lot of people don’t get to do this. It’s a big responsibility to show them and I want to be a great example to people.” And he certainly is.

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TARPON SPRINGS EPIPHANY CELEBRATION – THE LARGEST CELEBRATION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Epiphany annually on January 6th in remembrance of the baptism of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago. Following tradition, the Tarpon Springs Greek community celebrates Christ’s baptism with sanctification of the waters and diving for the cross in Spring Bayou. 2024 will be the 118th celebration of its kind in Tarpon Springs.

On January 6th, banners representing the Holy baptism and other Christian scenes cover the town businesses and residences.

Reporters, news vans, and boats crowd Spring Bayou, starting just past dawn. The downtown buzzes with activity as does the Sponge Docks waterfront, where the sponge fleet is anchored. Most of the majestic vessels painted in white and blue, the colors of Greece, fly Greek and American flags.

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church initiates the celebration with a morning service at 8:00 AM. After the Divine Liturgy, the community follows the Archbishop and Church dignitaries to Spring Bayou.

The Archbishop stands on a platform near the center of the Bayou. Dozens of young men, resplendent in white t-shirts, and perched aboard dinghies tied together in

“The event is something these young men envision doing since early childhood.” a radiant arc around the Archbishop wait as he blesses the waters. The Gospel is read, and a white dove released, symbolizing the Holy Ghost. Church dignitaries then share prayerful intentions and intercessions.

When, the Archbishop hurls a specially crafted, white wooden cross into the murky water, the young men (ages 16-18, baptized and confirmed in the Orthodox Christian Faith) dive into the chilly water from their boats to retrieve the cross. The water churns with activity as they sprint to the spot where it sunk. Seconds later (2023 winner), George Stamas retrieved it in a heart-pounding 17 seconds and in 2024, John Paul Hittos bested 60-plus boys for the honor. Each time a single, jubilant hand burst through the surface, raising the cross from the water.

As they towel off, each young man kisses the cross and congratulates his peer for a successful dive. After every young man has offered his congratulations and kissed the cross, the successful diver is hoisted onto his friends’ shoulders and carried back to the church in celebration amid cheers of “Okios” (worthy)!

The event, rich with symbolism, is something these young men envision doing since early childhood. The casting of the cross symbolizes the casting of the bread of truth upon the troubled world. The plunging of the young men into the water signifies the immersion of Christ into the River Jordan.

According to Greek custom, whoever retrieves the cross will have blessings for the year and divine beneficence. After this ceremony, the procession returns to the church where bottles of blessed holy water are distributed to the faithful for the blessing of their homes. The successful diver, along with the rest of the boys, makes Epiphany rounds in the community, visiting businesses while singing religious hymns, to end up at the Epiphany Glendi, a day-long dinner and dance at the parish grounds.

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EDUCATION Tarpon Springs offers many excellent schools that promote a well-rounded education.

From pre-K to college, the area schools are some of the best in the county. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one college.

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arpon Springs High School, rated a “B” school in 2023 by the Florida Department of Education, allows students to choose from a variety of academic and elective courses as well as specialized programs and advanced coursework. These include a Veterinary Science Academy, Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy (which often hosts ticketed lunches for the community), AICE Cambridge, dual enrollment (in conjunction with St. Petersburg College), advanced placement, and the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts.

The AICE Cambridge program is a rigorous, international curriculum and examination program (designed by Cambridge University) that prepares students to enter college and provides them with the skills required to be successful once there. Students who earn the Cambridge Diploma automatically qualify for the Florida Academic Bright Futures Scholarship and receive an exemption to the minimum testing requirements.

Tarpon Springs High School Leadership Conservatory for the Arts is a World Class Learning Center of Excellence that integrates leadership skills, the performing arts, rigorous academics, and technology.

The Leadership Conservatory for the Arts is one of the best in the nation, with students playing venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, as well as marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Courtesy of Homes.com

Schools Sunset Hills Elementary School 1347 Gulf Rd............................. 727-943-5523 Tarpon Springs Elementary School 555 Pine St...............................727-943-5500 Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary 400 E Harrison St...................727-943-5511

Tarpon Springs Middle School 400 E Harrison St...................727-943-5511 Tarpon Springs High School 1411 South Gulf Rd................727-943-4900 Saint Petersburg College 600 E Klosterman Rd............ 727-712-5750

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HIGH SCHOOL DISTINCTIONS AND FACTS: • In 2023, TSHS was awarded a National Award of Merit from the Magnet Schools of America.

• The Veterinary Science Academy was the 1st with a canine cadaver dog simulator and curriculum adopted from Cornell University.

• The Nationally certified Culinary Arts program has a 97% graduation rate.

• The mascot (The Sponger) was voted best in Florida and will compete in 2024 for a national designation against 49 others.

• The high school is one of the few in the area that offers Greek language classes.

• The Tarpon Springs High School Leadership Conservatory for the Arts swept the Gaither HS FFC Music Festival Awards for their class and was named overall 2023 Grand Champions….in other words…. the #1 Band in the country!

SAINT PETERSBURG COLLEGE TARPON SPRINGS Saint Petersburg College Tarpon Springs campus is nationally recognized for excellence in education. The school offers a two-year associate in arts degree and a baccalaureate program, with many degree options as well as more than 60 certificate programs. The campus is also home to the Leepa Ratner Museum of Art, fine arts education center, and the M. M. Bennett library complex.

The Campus embodies Tarpon Spring’s Greek heritage, in its architectural design and the incorporation of Greek lettering on some structures. The campus features an amphitheater that provides a natural and culturally rich Greek-style setting for various events.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS EXTRA HANDS ACCOUNTING INC. 118 E. Tarpon Ave., Ste. 206 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-6031 www.extrahandsaccounting.com GUARDIAN ACCOUNTING GROUP 4023 N. Armenia Ave., #210 Tampa, FL 33607 ..............................................(813) 746-8208 www.guardianaccountinggroup.com KOULIANOS, JOHN 41 N. Ring St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-2500 UNBEHAGEN ADVISORS 31 W. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-7759 www.unbehagenadvisors.com

ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS LIVE. WORK. PLAY. LLC Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(717) 364-8469 www.LiveWorkPlay.media See our ad page 3 STREET LEVEL ONE LLC 200 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 788 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 ...................................(727) 209-7737 www.streetlevelone.com TAMPA BAY TIMES / TBT* 11321 US Hwy. 19 Port Richey, FL 34668 ........................................(727) 869-6214 www.tampabay.com

MARKET STREET MEMORY CARE RESIDENCE 833 E. Lake Rd. N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34655 ..................................(727) 202-9314 www.marketstreetresidence.com SILVER ROOTS, LLC 1721 Dixie Hwy. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 488-2134 www.SilverRoots.net See our ad page 13 ST. MARK VILLAGE 2655 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 785-2576 www.stmarkvillage.org

ATM SERVICES INDIAN RIVER MERCHANT SERVICES 689 4th Street NW #C Largo, FL 33770 ................................................(866) 515-4767 www.irmsfl.net

ATTORNEYS FLORIN ROEBIG 777 Alderman Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 263-0548 florinroebig.com/car-accidents/florida/clearwater FORDHARRISON LLP 401 E. Jackson St., Ste. 2500 Tampa, FL 33602 ..............................................(813) 261-7814 www.fordharrison.com

BED & BREAKFASTS VACATION NATURE COAST 313 N. Grosse Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 433-1542 www.vacationnaturecoast.com

CAMPING/RV HICKORY POINT RV PARK 1181 Anclote Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-7357 www.hickorypointrvpark.com KOA CLEARWATER/LAKE TARPON 37061 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 937-8412 KOA.com/campgrounds/clearwater-lake

CHILDCARE LAKE TARPON LEARNING CENTER 1029 Gulf Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 243-6900 www.LakeTarponLearningCenter.com LEAP FORWARD ACADEMY 1410 E. Lake Rd. N. N Tarpon Springs, FL 34688...............................(727) 937-0708 www.leapforwardacademy.com

CHIROPRACTORS JOINT CHIROPRACTIC TARPON SPRINGS ,THE 860 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 275-7179 www.thejoint.com/florida/tarpon-springs/tarpon-springs-27091

ANTIQUES/ESTATE SALES/CONSIGNMENTS

FRAN HAASCH LAW GROUP ACCIDENT & INJURY LAWYERS 1275 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 784-8191 www.lawfran.com

ONE AMAZING FIND 106 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-8632 www.oneamazingfind.com

HANLON LAW 600 Cleveland St., Ste. 1100 Clearwater, FL 33755 ........................................(727) 897-5413 www.criminalattorneyclearwater.net

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDING

MAKRIS LEGAL, P.A. 4617 US Hwy. 19 New Port Richey, FL 34652 ................................(727) 200-0126 www.makris.legal

ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 715 E. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-4050 www.st.ignatius.net/

ZERVOS & CALTA, PLLC 1266 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-3171 www.zervosinjurylaw.com

ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 36 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-3540 www.stnicholastarpon.org

AUTOMOTIVE

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TARPON SPRINGS 230 Grand Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-4682 www.uutarpon.org

HOFFMAN ARCHITECTS, P.A. 29 W. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-2835 www.hoffmanarchitects.net ORANGE BLOSSOM DEVELOPERS INC. 36406 US 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 781-6666 www.orangeblossom.org

TARPON TOTAL HEALTH CARE 400 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(813) 727-7427 www.tthc.net

CHURCHES

SANDBAR ARCHITECTURE 102 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 308-1773 www.sandbararc.com

AAA AUTO CLUB GROUP PH 32050 US Hwy.19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 437-5590 autoclubsouth.aaa.com

ART GALLERIES

FERMAN CHEVROLET & VOLVO OF TS 43520 US Hwy.19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5789 www.fermanchevrolet.net

A~GAME CLEANING PROFESSIONALS LLC 386 Wood Chuck Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 480-0499 www.agameclean.com

PINELLAS AUTO 209 E. Lemon St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-2333 www.PinellasAutoRadiator.com

ALL DRY SERVICES OF NORTH TAMPA BAY 12846 Solola Way Trinity, FL 34655 ................................................(727) 955-4411 www.alldryservices247.com

READING TRUCK 1476 Land R Industrial Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-8911 www.readingtruck.com

COMMERCIAL CLEANING ENTERPRISES, LLC 865 Maclaren Dr. N., # B Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 768-3721

ARAMBULA, DEBBIE (HEARTWORKS STUDIOS) 405 Joseph Way Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(408) 370-7278 www.debbiearambula.com MICKETT-STACKHOUSE STUDIO, LLC 201 E. Center St., Ste. 4 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 642-9897 mickettstackhouse.com STILL, CHRISTOPHER M. 324 E. Lemon St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-4513 TARPON ARTS Heritage Museum & Ticket Sales Office, 100 Beekman Ln. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org See our ad page 25 TARPON SPRINGS ART ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1177 Tarpon Springs, FL .............................................(727) 741-1524 www.tarponspringsartassociation.com

ASSISTED LIVING

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS FLAGSHIP BANK 1101 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-1124 www.flagshipbank.com See our ad page 37 HANCOCK-WHITNEY BANK 503 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-7641 www.hancockbank.com

ADDINGTON PLACE OF EAST LAKE 1755 E. Lake Rd. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-8878 www.eastlakealf.com

REGIONS BANK 40786 US Hwy.19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 722-7630 www.regions.com

ALF FOR SALE 5020 W. Linebaugh Ave., Ste. 100 Tampa, FL 33624 ..............................................(813) 997-0715

TD BANK 40916 US Hwy. 19 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-9423 www.td.com

ARCHWELL HEALTH 3346 US Hwy. 19 Holiday, , FL 34691............................................(727) 483-1599 www.archwellhealth.com BROOKDALE TARPON SPRINGS 1651 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-1000 www.brookdaleliving.com

VALLEY BANK 710 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 756-1120 www.valleynationalbank.com See our ad page 25

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CLEANING SERVICES

HAPPY DUCT 2045 E. Bay Dr., #705 Largo, FL 33771 ................................................(813) 388-8492 happyduct.com HOWARD'S CLEANING 614 Eunice Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 279-5621 www.howardscleaning.com SANDPIPER SERVICES LLC 4495 Lake Valencia Blvd. W. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 351-2072 www.sandpiperservices.net SERVPRO OF TARPON SPRINGS 7920 Evies Way Port Richey, FL 34668 ........................................(727) 934-5555 www.ServProTarpon.com SURFACE SOLUTIONS PRESSURE WASHING, LLC 1309 Fox Run Dr. Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689...................................(727) 272-5422 www.sspwfl.com TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA 1121 US 19 Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(706) 646-5573 www.tidalwaveautospa.com

TRULY ELEGANT CLEANING SERVICES LLC 1719 Gulf Rd., 10 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 741-6687 trulyelegantcleaning.com

KATHLEEN MONAHAN FOUNDATION P.O. Box 985 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 271-4249 kathleenmonahanfoundation.org/

GOLF RANGE NETTING 40351 US Hwy. 19 N., Ste. 303 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-4448 www.golfrangenetting.com

CLOTHING

NEW CENTURY OPERA, THE 422 E. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 365-5645 www.newcenturyopera.org

MIDCOAST MARINE GROUP, LLC 1078 Island Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 800-5512 www.midcoastllc.com

PROSPERITY IN NETWORKING GROUP (PING) 2579 Countryside Blvd., #107 Clearwater, FL 33761 ........................................(727) 768-6229 prosperityinnetworkinggroup.com

SUNCOAST SPECIALTY STRUCTURES 712 Wesley Ave., Ste. E Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 232-0707 www.scss.co

ROTARY CLUB OF TARPON SPRINGS, INC. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 512-4712 www.tarponspringsrotary.org

VET COR OF PINELLAS COUNTY 39072 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-3300 www.vetcorservices.com/pinellas-county

LEGENDARY SCREEN PRINTING AND DESIGN 42070 U.S. Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 251-8325 legendaryscreenprinting.com LITTLE BEACH BABES BOUTIQUE 155 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689...................................(727) 667-7045 www.littlebeachbabesboutique.com MACOMA BOUTIQUE 303 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(716) 930-2558 macomaboutique.com WAL-MART #3415 TARPON SPRINGS 41232 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-9289 www.walmart.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS BAY AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (BAYP) Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 www.bayp.com EQUUSOLUTIONS, INC. 34876 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 467-4213 www.equusolutions.com FRIENDS OF ANCLOTE KEY LIGHTHOUSE & STATE PARK P.O. Box 2622 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 410-0939 www.anclotecso.org GOAL GETTERS 1633 Seabreeze Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 277-5269 goalgetters.online ODD FELLOWS TARPON SPRINGS LODGE #34 (I.O.O.F.) 438 E. Lemon St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-4312 ........................(727) 742-8755 www.iooftarponspringslodge34.org TARPON SPRINGS ELKS LODGE #1719 237 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-7514 www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1719 TARPON SPRINGS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 2793 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 543-1593 www.tarponspringsfloridausa.com TARPON SPRINGS SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL 324 E. Pine St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 432-3468

SHEPHERD CENTER, THE 304 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 939-1400 www.tscenter.org TARPON SHORES RESIDENT OWNED COMMUNITY 89 Rachel Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-2600 www.tarponshores.com TARPON SPRINGS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 160 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-4624 www.tarponspringsareahistoricalsociety.org TARPON SPRINGS BAND BOOSTERS 1411 Gulf Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 204-6009 www.tarponspringsband.com TARPON SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 444 Huey Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-2840 www.tspd.us WHEELCHAIRS 4 KIDS 1200 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 3 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 946-0963 www.wheelchairs4kids.org

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CODE 15 TRANSPORT 6717 298th Ave. N. Clearwater, , FL 33761.......................................(727) 678-1330

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SUNCOAST 111 W. Lime Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-6837 www.bgcsun.org

CODE 3 HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING P.O. Box 1653 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 365-3982

GARDEN CLUB OF TARPON SPRINGS, THE P.O. Box 1962 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 459-4718 www.thegardencluboftarponsprings.org GFWC WOMAN'S CLUB OF TARPON SPRINGS P.O. Box 1963 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-1963 ........................(727) 940-4220 tarponspringswc.com/ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PINELLAS AND WEST PASCO COUNTIES 13355 49th St. N. Clearwater, FL 33762 ........................................(727) 536-4755 www.habitatpinellas.org

SKYWAY PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC 2897 Avon Ct. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(336) 403-2256 www.facebook.com/skywaypay

DENTAL

BLUEBERRY DENTAL 510 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-9200 www.tarpondentist.com

CONSULTANTS

EPIPHANY CITY CHAPTER #16: ORDER OF AHEPA 20 W. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-8842 www.facebook.com/EpiphanyCityAhepaChapter16/

CREDIT CARD PROCESSDING PSAROS, OURANIA "SKY" (INSPIVO) 1365 Hillside Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 409-3124

COMPUTER SERVICE/SALES RADIANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC 905 E MLK Dr. #210 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 493-4723 Radiant-tech.net

ATLAS FINANCE SOLUTIONS 536 E. Tarpon Ave., Ste. 1 B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 420-0048 www.atlasfinancesolutions.com

DR. MARTIN L. KING JR. EVENTS & SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION P.O. Box 2285 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 510-3501

COUNTRY CLUBS TARPON SPRINGS YACHT CLUB 350 N. Spring Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-2136 tarponspringsyachtclub.com

ALLEN DENTAL PRACTICE, LLC 138 Country Club Ct. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-5159 www.allendentalpractice.com

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

CITIZENS ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS 401 E. MLK Jr. Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5881 www.citizensallianceforprogress.org

WILSON CONTRACTING, LLC 401 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 312-6125 www.chriswilsoncontracting.com

YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST - GRTR PALM HARBOR YMCA 1600 16th St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 787-9622 www.ymcasuncoast.org/locations/greater-palm-harbor-branch

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF WEST FLORIDA, INC. 2655 McCormick Dr. Clearwater, FL 33759 ........................................(727) 535-5522 www.bbbwestflorida.org

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE, FRIENDS 3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 453-6800 www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org See our ad page 27

WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH P.O. Box 2666 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 460-6360 www.whatcanihelpyouwith.com

DELTA BUSINESS AND LIFE COACHING 8635 W. Hillsborough Ave., Ste. 365 Tampa, FL 33615 ..............................................(813) 738-2686 deltacoachandconsult.com

DESSERTS DUNKIN' DONUTS 40076 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-0548 www.dunkindonuts.com DUNKIN' DONUTS 1143 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-8678 www.dunkindonuts.com HELLO SWEETZ 834 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-9743 www.facebook.com/Hello-Sweetz-102988955341899 ORANGE CYCLE CREAMERY 212 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-1260 www.orangecyclecreamery.com

SAVION CENTER 39936 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 656-9867

THE BAKING SOLDIER 118 E. Tarpon Ave., #210 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 888-3122 www.thebakingsoldier.com

SMALL ASSISTED LIVING COALITION, INC. 1500 Sunset Rd., #B4 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(813) 857-6400 www.smallalfcoalition.com

THE ENCHANTED BAKER 3438 E. Lake Rd., Ste. 14-637 Palm Harbor, FL 34685......................................(727) 741-5000

ZENBUSINESS 5511 Parkcrest Dr., Ste. 103 Austin, TX 78731 ...............................................(512) 765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/florida-llc

CONTRACTORS APPLIANCE PRO, THE 1417 Meyer Lane Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 254-3011 www.theappliance.pro CABINETS, DOORS, FLOORS, AND MORE 4546 Flora Ave. Holiday, , FL 34690............................................(716) 949-5998 cabinetsdoorsfloorsandmore.com G2 HOME SERVICES 7840 Leo Kidd Ave. New Port Richey, FL 34668 ................................(727) 478-5279 www.g2homeservices.com

DOG WALKING LEASHES & LAYOVERS DOG WALKING & PET CARE SERVICES P.O. Box 1774 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 320-4297 www.leashesandlayoverspetcare.com

DRUG & VARIETY STORES TARPON DISCOUNT DRUGS 742 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-3400 www.tarpondiscountdrugs.com

EDUCATION ALTO NORTH AMERICA LLC. 4809 E. Busch Blvd., Ste. 202 Tampa, FL 33617 ..............................................(813) 851-1019 www.altonorthamerica.com ILLUMINA LEARNING CENTER, INC. 540 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 204-2723 illuminalearningcenter.com

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INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE TRAINING 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. C Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 279-0748 www.innovativehealthcaretraining.org KEISER UNIVERSITY NEW PORT RICHEY CAMPUS 6300 US Hwy. 19 N. New Port Richey, FL 34652 ................................(727) 484-3110 www.keiseruniversity.edu/new-port-richey SOLID ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1700 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 934-0909 www.solidrockcommunityschool.org SPC INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC POLICY SOLUTIONS 9200 113th St. N. Seminole , FL 33733 .........................................(727) 394-6942 isps.spcollege.edu ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE 600 Klosterman Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 712-5750 www.spcollege.edu TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 1411 Gulf Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-4900 www.tshs.pinellas.k12.fl.us TARPON SPRINGS LIBRARY, FRIENDS OF 160 E. Lemon St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 944-3042 tarponlibrary.org/

ELECTRICAL PROGRESSIVE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. 40351 US Hwy. 19 N., #304 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 939-9473

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY BOLEY CENTERS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 445 31st St. N., YEP-Vocational St. Petersburg, FL 33713 ...................................(727) 430-7688 boleycenters.org/employment-services/#youth BROKER GROUP, THE 10213 Wilsky Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33625 ..............................................(813) 629-0110 www.brokergroupinc.com SERVICE STATION HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT 13481 Belcher Rd. S. Largo, FL 33771 ................................................(727) 480-1993 ServiceStationNow.com

ENTERTAINMENT ASTRO SKATING CENTER 875 Cypress St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-5778 www.astroskatingcenter.com DUNEDIN BIKE TOURS LLC 122 Aristides St. Dunedin, FL 34698............................................(727) 248-0191 www.clearwaterbeach.tours DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS 373 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698.................................(727) 738-7023 x7028 dunedinbluejays.com POSITIVE ENERGY BOUNCE HOUSE 7713 Bayleaf Dr. Hudson, FL 34667 .............................................(813) 592-3151 www.positive-energy-bouncehouse.com STUMPY'S HATCHET HOUSE TARPON SPRINGS 201 E. Center Street Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 www.stumpystarpon.com TAMPA BAY RAYS 1 Tropicana Field Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 ...................................(727) 825-3179 raysbaseball.com THAT GAME SHOW PLACE 38547 US Hwy. 19 Palm harbor , Fl 33765 .....................................(727) 626-4936 ThatGameShowPlace.com

EVENT PLANNING 1910 INN, THE 32 W. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 424-4091 www.the1910inn.com IGNITE YOUR OCCASION 1043 Trafaglar Dr. New Port Richey, FL 34655 ................................(813) 956-1263 www.igniteyouroccasion.com SIK PROMOTIONS, INC. 5225 15th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707 ............................................(727) 322-5217 www.sikpromotions.com ST. PETERSBURG CONCESSIONS, INC. 5666 56th Terrace N. St. Petersburg, FL 33709 ...................................(727) 542-6929 www.stpeteconcessions.com

TAINAS MOBILE CIGAR BAR 6822 22nd Ave. N., #139 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 ...................................(727) 280-6331 www.tainasmobilecigarbar.com

KATERINA'S TAVERNA & GRILL 619 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-4246 www.facebook.com/KaterinasTavernaandGrill

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

PELICAN POINT SEAFOOD 933 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-3134 www.eatpelicanpoint.com See our ad page 19

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 210 S. Pinellas Ave., #170 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 361-0440 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/anne.c.peterson See our ad page 33 ATHENIAN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP 2625 Keystone Rd., Ste. A4 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 754-8418 Www.AthenianPrivateClientGroup.com DAILY FINANCIAL PLANNERS 814 Callista Cay Loop Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-0003 ........................(727) 916-7650 www.dailyfinancialplanners.com EDWARD JONES 22 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 945-8911 www.edwardjones.com See our ad page 39 HUMAN INTEREST 2146 Society Dr. Holiday , Fl 34691 .............................................(904) 575-8057 humaninterest.com MOVEMENT MORTGAGE 180 Alt 19, Ste. B Palm Harbor , FL 34683 ....................................(727) 421-8428 www.lendingtolocals.com RAYMOND JAMES 2536 Countryside Blvd., Ste. 601 Clearwater, FL 33761 ........................................(727) 712-4610 raymondjames.com/prestontagaras

FISHING COMMERCIAL DIVING MAINTENANCE LLC. 17437 Laura Lee Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34610.........................................(813) 267-7340 commercialdivingmaintenance.com DOLPHIN DEEP-SEA FISHING 566 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-8257 www.twogeorgesdeepseafishing.com GULFSTAR VENTURES 607 Island Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-5300 www.Gulfstarfishing.com

FITNESS ANYTIME FITNESS 402 S. Pinellas Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-0400 www.anytimefitness.com CAPRA FITNESS 867 E. Klosterman Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 222-2513 Caprafitness.com CLUB PILATES TARPON SPRINGS 40956 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689...................................(727) 388-6743 www.clubpilates.com/location/tarponsprings JIUJITSU PROJECT, THE 805 Live Oak St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 237-4401 www.jiujitsuproject.org PEDEGO DUNEDIN 924 Curlew Rd., Ste. 102 Dunedin, FL 34698............................................(727) 286-8237 pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/dunedin

FOOD & BEVERAGE/CATERING BRIGHTER DAYS BREW CO. 311 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs , FL 34689 .................................(727) 940-2350 www.facebook.com/Brighter-Days-BrewingCompany-282372538847975/ CAPTAIN JACK'S TIKI BAR & GRILL 25 Oscar Hill Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 944-3346 www.captainjackstarpon.com CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE 39870 US 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-1022 www.codysoriginalroadhouse.com/tarpon-springs.html DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER 690 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 945-9400 www.dimitrisonthewater.com FIREHOUSE SUBS OF TARPON SPRINGS 40545 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-2022 www.firehousesubs.com

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RATZA CHOCOLATE 11 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-4681 www.ratzachocolate.com TARPON SPRINGS DISTILLERY 605 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-2045 www.tarponspringsdistillery.net TARPON TAPHOUSE 533 Athens St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 516-7770 tarpontaphouse.com WINE SOCIETY 110 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-4600 www.winesocietyfl.com

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES DOBIES FUNERAL HOME 701 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-7555 dobiesfuneralhome.com

GIFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS A & A WHITE SEWING CENTER 4038 Louis Ave., Ste. 104 Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(727) 232-6718 www.aawhitesewingcenter.com BOHEMIAN GYPSEA LLC 12 W. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 853-5091 www.BohemianGypsea.com BUEHLER, ANDREA (MARY KAY) 59 W. Morgan St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(815) 236-4053 www.marykay.com/abuehler CONWORLDS EMPORIUM 9 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 314-3102 www.anerdslifeforme.com GEM OF THE DOCKS, THE 735 Dodecanese Blvd., #15 & 16 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(407) 415-6624 www.thegemofthedocks.com GILDED PAGE, THE 123 E. Court St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-4469 thegildedpagebookstore.com HEALING HEDGE WITCH, THE 155 E. Tarpon Ave., Ste.1 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-7009 www.thehealinghedgewitch.com LADY GRYPHON SHOP (A DBA OF COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL CORP).

4532 US Hwy. 19, Ste. 200 New Port Richey, FL 34652 ................................(727) 243-8832 ladygryphonshop.com See our ad page 27 MISIBELLES & WHISTLES 910 Lynnlea Ln. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 .................................(407) 223-0595 www.misibellesandwhistles.com SPONGE FACTORY, THE 15 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689...................................(727) 938-5366 thespongefactory.com SUNSHINE ECO-FINDS, LLC 409 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(507) 990-1603 SUNSHINE SUPPLY COMPANY 208 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-5137 mysunshinesupply.com SUSAN'S FLAGS & MORE, INC. 826 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-7800 www.susansflags.com WHAT'S THE FUNK 125 E. Lime St..

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 359-2002 www.whatsthefunk.com WINE AT THE DOCKS 850 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ...................................(603)566-1498 www.WineAtTheDocks.com

GOVERNMENT BILIRAKIS, CONGRESSMAN GUS M. Bilirakis Bldg., Rm. 38, St., Petersburg College Campus Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-5860

BUDGET BLINDS OF TARPON SPRINGS 21967 US Hwy. 19 N. Clearwater, FL 33765 ........................................(305) 200-4515 budgetblinds.com/tarponsprings

FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVE ADAM ANDERSON 600 E. Klosterman Rd., Ste. BB038 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 626-4440

COLLEEN'S DESIGNER KITCHENS 1407 Meres Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 946-5003 Colleenskitchens.com

PINELLAS COUNTY DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13805 58th St. N., #1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 ........................................(727) 464-7445 www.pced.org

MORGAN EXTERIORS INC 15915 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 ..................................................(813) 748-6586 www.morganexteriorsinc.com

PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE 10750 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33778 ................................................(727) 582-6200 www.pcsoweb.com

PERFECTIONIST PETE 961 Aussi Ct. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(347) 259-2494 bookperfectionistp.wixsite.com/yourlocalhandyman

PINELLAS COUNTY, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 315 Court St. Clearwater, FL 33756 ........................................(727) 464-3377 www.pinellascounty.org

ROYAL GUTTER COMPANY, THE 4238 Alternate 19 Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 287-3888 www.royalguttercompany.com

PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY 3201 Scherer Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 ...................................(727) 540-1807 www.psta.net

HOME OWNER ASSOCIATION

RUBIO, US SENATOR MARCO 801 N. Florida Ave., Ste. 1130 Tampa, FL 33602 ..............................................(813) 853-1099 TARPON SPRINGS, CITY OF 324 E. Pine St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-3711 www.ctsfl.us

GRAPHIC DESIGN ADOBE 345 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95110-2704 ................................(408) 753-5826 www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/jpg-to-pdf.html WALLIBOU GRAPHICS 3363 Brian Rd. N. Palm Harbor, FL 34685......................................(727) 787-0348 wallibou.com

HARDWARE LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT 41800 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 279-9000 www.lowes.com VISION ACE HARDWARE 910 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5716 www.visionacehardware.com

HEALTH CLINIC HYDRATION HIVE & WELLNESS 27 N. Ring Ave., Ste. B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 916-0636 hydrationhive.com TARPON SPRINGS WELLNESS CENTER 35 W. Lime St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 279-0067 www.TarponSpringsWellnessCenter.com

HEATING & AC ALL SEASONS COOLING, HEATING & APPLIANCE SERVICE, INC. 40351 US Hwy. 19 N., Ste. 306 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-5554

HOLISTIC HEALTH IV DRIP ROOM 905 E. MLK Jr. Dr., Ste. 390 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-7664 www.ivdriproom.com MY DAILY CHOICE/HEMP MOMMA 1634 Seabreeze Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(719) 659-0942 mydailychoice.com/jenhoyle OLD TARPON CHIROPRACTIC 23 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-1618 COMING SOON WHITE CRANE CLINIC 210 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 112 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-4249 www.whitecraneclinic.com

HOME FURNISHINGS MADDYLU'S 861 E. Klosterman Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(610) 608-6364 maddylus.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT ADAMS, ALAN (MAY SOLAR) 696 Diane Ln. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(317) 407-6004 www.facebook.com/AlanAdamsMaySolar

MEADOWS, THE 505 Anclote Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-2927 go.covecommunities.com/tarponsprings SUN VALLEY 39248 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-7916 www.livecobblestone.com

HOSPITALS & CLINICS ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS 1395 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-5000 www.AHNorthPinellas.com See our ad Back Cover

HOTELS/MOTELS HAMPTON INN & SUITES 39284 US 19 Hwy. N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 945-7755 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpatshx-hampton-suites-tarpon-springs See our ad page 31 QUALITY INN & SUITES 38724 US 19 Hwy. N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5781 www.choicehotels.com

INDIVIDUAL BLUEWATER FUNDING 5276 Karlsburg Pl. Palm Harbor , FL 34685 ....................................(201) 248-6342 jasminemokhiber.floify.com KOUSKOUTIS, GEORGE M. 719 Hidden Lake Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 432-7400 LARSEN, ANN Tarpon Springs, FL ROBINSON, LUCYANNE & PAUL 948 Bayshore Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 946-0483 VATIKIOTIS, DOLLY 538 W. Cedar St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 647-7627

INSURANCE ANCLOTE INSURANCE AGENCY 536 E. Tarpon Ave., #1B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-3100 www.ancloteinsurance.com ARISON INSURANCE SERVICES 1 N. Pinellas, #B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 268-0902 See our ad page 1 COASTAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATES INC. 201 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-4141 www.ciafla.com DONOVAN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS 10 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-4858 www.donovaninsurancesolutions.com FAMILY BENEFIT SERVICES 5644 Main St. New Port Richey, FL 34652 ................................(727) 848-4963 www.familybenefitservices.com

TAYLOR INSURANCE SERVICES 13575 58th St. Clearwater, FL 33760 ........................................(727) 855-4549 www.taylorinsuranceservices.com

LANDSCAPING LANDMARK NURSERY 853 E. Lake Rd. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-2971 www.landmarknursery.com ZONE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC 5825 Appletree Rd. Holiday, FL 34690-6306 ....................................(727) 400-1336 zonepmservice.com

LEGAL SERVICES KOUSLAW PLLC 623 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 421-1334 www.kouslaw.com NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT, LLC 906 W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 100 Spokane, WA 99201..........................................(509) 768-2249 www.northwestregisteredagent.com/florida-LLC.html PALMA TITLE & REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS 27 N. Ring Ave., Ste. A Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 669-3909 palmatitle.com

MAIL SERVICES/SHIPPING UPS STORE #7048, THE 40946 US Hwy. 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-2800 locations.theupsstore.com/fl/tarpon-springs/40946-us-hwy-19-n See our ad page 27

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT A-B-C PACKAGING MACHINE CORP. 811 E. Live Oak St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 937-5144 www.abcpackaging.com

MARINE CHARTERS, SALES & SERVICE ANCLOTE VILLAGE MARINA 1029 Baileys Bluff Rd. Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(727) 937-9737 www.anclotevillagemarina.com FREEDOM BOAT CLUB OF TAMPA BAY 12 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-3408 www.freedomboatclub.com ROCK AND REEF CHARTERS 100 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 377-4293 www.rockandreefcharters.com

MARKETING BIPPER MEDIA 16418 Turnbury Oak Dr. Odessa, FL 33556 .............................................(706) 207-8828 www.bippermedia.com JUICE MARKETING AND DESIGN P.O. Box 2302 Land O Lakes, FL 34639....................................(727) 386-8611 juiceyourmarketing.com KNOWN DIGITAL MARKETING 40946 US Hwy. 19 N., Ste. 453 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(866) 219-0955 getfoundbeknown.com METCALF, CHRISTINA, WRITER 1536 Ember Ln. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(972) 400-8111 Www.christinametcalf.com

MASSAGE THERAPY DIVINE BALANCE ALTERNATIVE HEALING, LLC 2708 Palm Harbor Blvd., Ste. 708-1 Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 741-9319 STRONG HANDS MASSAGE, LLC 39326 U.S. Hwy 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 486-7118

MEDICAL, DENTAL & NURSING CARE AMERICAN FAMILY CARE 2506 US Hwy. 19 Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(727) 935-1050 www.afcurgentcare.com/holiday

GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE -THE MELLON AGENCY 210 S Pinellas Ave., #176 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 493-1898

CARSON, DR. TOM & SUE 1114 S. Florida Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-1908 www.carsonfamilycare.com

INSURANCE ASSOCIATES GROUP, LLC 118 E. Tarpon Ave., Ste. 8 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 .........................(727) 493-0937 x101 www.iagagency.com

EVARA HEALTH 14100 58th St. N. Clearwater, FL 33760 ........................................(727) 824-8181 www.EvaraHealth.org

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FLORIDA ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE-NORTH 1 N. Pinellas Ave., #A Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689...................................(727) 510-9072 www.GulfCoastHRT.com MARKOU MEDICAL 1779 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 300 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 446-0176 www.markoumedical.com MCGEES HEALTH 2735 Big Pine Dr. Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(813) 690-0404 www.mcgeeshealth.com PENINSULA CARE & REHABILITATION 900 Beckett Way Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-0876 www.peninsulacare.com PURPOSELY EVOLVING 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-1988 ........................(727) 937-6060 purposelyevolving.com TARPON BAYOU CENTER 515 Chesapeake Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-4629 www.tarponbayoucenter.com UNITED METABOLIC TREATMENT CENTERS 1200 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 1 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 234-9100 www.diabetestreatmentclinic.com WELLMED AT TARPON SPRINGS 1259 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-1908

MORTGAGE BANKING BLUEGREY MORTGAGE 5201 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 501B Tampa, FL 33609 ..............................................(727) 741-3182 BlueGreyMortgage.com CG HOME LOAN PARTNERS - FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP 1079 Riverside Ridge Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(507) 774-9628 www.cghomepartners.com GO MORTGAGE 927 Dodecanese Blvd., Ste. 4 Tampa, FL 34689 ..............................................(727) 433-6945 HANSEN, NICK (BELL BANK MORTGAGE) 500 NW Shore Blvd.

Tampa , FL 33609 .............................................(727) 687-9936 NickHansenHomeLoans.com LIGHTLE, RICHARD (INFINITY WHOLESALE MORTGAGE) 344 Hedgerow Ln. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 422-1169 MALAMATOS, HARRY (THE MORTGAGE FIRM) Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 420-0048 See our ad page 11 SEPULVEDA, NAIDA (CHAMPIONS MORTGAGE) 27 Windrush Bay Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(561) 317-1613

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES DEX IMAGING, INC 5109 W Lemon St Tampa, FL 33609 ..............................................(813) 263-7028 www.deximaging.com STAPLES #882 41334 US 19 Hwy. N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 939-2330 www.staples.com

PAYROLL DOMINION PAYROLL 500 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 960 Tampa, FL 33607 ..............................................(813) 526-5806 dominionpayroll.com/ LANDMARK PAYROLL 12601 Gulf Blvd.

Treasure Island, FL 33706 .................................(888) 220-0663 www.landmarkpayroll.com STAFFRITE 519 Paula Dr. S. Dunedin, Fl 34698 ............................................(727) 476-3070

PERSONAL SERVICES COHATCH TARPON SPRINGS 123 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 709-3567 www.cohatch.com/tarpon-springs-tampa-fl TARPON SPRINGS TATTOO CO., LLC 927 Dodecanese Blvd Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-4934 www.TarponSpringsTattooCo.com

PEST CONTROL GREEN TECH TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, INC. 1395 Belcher Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 772-7378 www.greentechpestcontrol.com PHOENIX PEST MANAGEMENT & WILDLIFE CONTROL 705 Live Oak St., Ste. B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(813) 778-4181 www.phoenixpestpros.com

GET INSPECTED LLC 276 Wood Chuck Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 371-6002 get-inspected.com GINA SHANKS PA - REALTOR (FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS) 829 Callista Cay Loop Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 647-8234 www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5838565df70a25000117 7c4b

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JAMES PONTON II (TAMPA BAY JUNK PROS) .....(727) 404-5100 www.tampabayjunkpros.com

DOGEDIN ...........................................................(727) 777-5953 136 E. Oakwood St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 777-5953 www.dogedin.dog

KAMENICKY, KATERINA (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 946-3135 Katerinaczech.kw.com

PAWSITIVE IMAGE PET SALON ...........................(727) 942-0064 Mobile Unit , (727) 942-0064

KAROL THORNBURG, P.A.(CENTURY 21 COASTAL ALLIANCE) 33835 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 430-2283 karolthornburgh.c21.com

WESTLAKE ANIMAL INN PET RESORT .................(727) 942-3691 39564 US 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-3691 www.westlakeanimalinn.net

KATIE ARVIDSON - REALTOR (LIPPLY REAL ESTATE) 209 Earl St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 267-8790

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS BY J. DAVID .........................................(727) 641-8045 2639 Blossom Lake Dr. Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(727) 641-8045 www.JDavid.Photoreflect.com

PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO

KIM SOBECKI / REMAX REALTEC GROUP 1220 E Lake Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 480-2811 LAYTON, DUSTIN (RE/MAX ELITE REALTY) 1440 Lakeview Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 637-6874 www.dustinjlayton.com

AREA 52 MEDIA GROUP 9409 US 19, Unit 259 Port Richey, FL 34668 ........................................(727) 934-2646 www.area52tv.com

LOCK & KEY TEAM WITH EXP 229 E. Lemon St., Ste. D Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 800-4663 www.lockandkeyteam.com

TARPON SPRINGS BEACON/SUNCOAST NEWS/ TAMPA BAY NEWSPAPERS 9911 Seminole Blvd.

Seminole, FL 33772 ..........................................(727) 397-5563 www.tbnweekly.com

NEW DIMENSIONS IN REAL ESTATE INC. 2625 Keystone Ave., Ste. A-1 Tarpon Springs, Fl 34688...................................(727) 942-7245

PRINTING & TYPESETTING SERVICES INFINITE PRINT LLC 1016 US Hwy. 19, #116 Holiday, FL 34691..............................................(727) 942-2121 www.Infiniteprint.com PRESSTIGE PRINTING 10940 Harmony Park Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 ..................................(727) 807-8241 www.presstigeprinting.com ROBERTS PRINTING 2049 Calumet St. Clearwater, FL 33765 ........................................(727) 637-3182 www.robpri.com/

PROPERTY LEASING & MANAGEMENT EAGLE RIDGE APARTMENTS 745 Talon Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(813) 940-8138 www.eagleridgetarpon.com ITRIP-PALM HARBOR 5468 Sweet William Ter. Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 ...................................(314) 420-9955 palmharbor.itrip.co TRUST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FLORIDA, LLC 439 E Tarpon Av Tarpon Springs , Fl 34689 .................................(727) 937-6000

PUBLIC RELATIONS VISIT ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER 8200 Bryan Dairy Rd., #200 Largo, FL 33777 ................................................(727) 464-7277 www.visitstpeteclearwater.com www.visitstpeteclearwater.com See our ad Inside Back Cover

PAPADAKIS, SANDY (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) 30522 US Hwy. 19 N., Ste. 107 Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 463-7653 sandypapadakis.com See our ad page 11 PRIESTLEY HOME INSPECTIONS 121 W. Cedar St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(202) 330-3692 REALNET BROKERAGE LLC 27 E. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 753-8555 www.realnetbrokerage.com See our ad page 5 STAMAS, PATTY (CLK REALTY) ............................(727) 946-6422 www.pattystamashomesearch.com VOGIATZIS, NICHOLE (PREMIERE PROPERTIES) 35615 US 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 330-0819 WOOD, STEPHANIE--KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, CLEARWATER 412 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 741-7518 www.stephaniesellshomes.com

RESTAURANTS ANCLOTE BREW 735 Dodecanese Blvd., #50 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-2503 AncloteBrew.com ANDY'S HOTCAKES 1722 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-3744 BAYOU CAFE, THE 118 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-3700

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BISTRO, THE 17 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-5770 www.tuscansunitalianbistro,com

ADAMS, KIM (REMAX ELITE REALTY) 34210 US 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34689......................................(727) 300-6560 www.kimadamsagent.com See our ad page 9

CHICK-FIL-A AT PALM HARBOR 32800 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 786-8545 www.tarponspringsapp.com

ANCLOTE TITLE SERVICES INC. 38868 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5453

COPENHAGEN CAF‘ (DULCET CHOCOLATE INC.) 15 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 389-3435 www.cphcafe.com

BAUMANN, KATHERINE (HOUSEMAX REALTY) 1325 Hillside Dr. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(941) 961-3714 www.KatSellsSRQ.com DINSMORE, MICHELLE L , PA (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) 1021 Wideview Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 365-1480 www.homeswithmichelled.com See our ad page 12 FRUITS, ROGER (HOMEFRONT REALTY) 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., #B Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 487-2471 www.rfruitsrealestate.com

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CURRENTS RESTAURANT 200 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-5377 www.currents-tarpon.com DAYBREAK CAFE BAR & GRILL 1981 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-3136 Daybreakcafebarandgrille.com H'OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE 310 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs , FL 34689 .................................(727) 483-9092 www.hourscreole.com

JOHNNY'S TAPHOUSE & GRILL 224. E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-8851 johnnystaphousegrill.com JOJO'S ITALIAN DINER 217 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 483-9339 www.facebook.com/JoJosItalianRestaurant

SIGNS & BANNERS

WATER SPORTS

SPEEDPRO TAMPA WESTCHASE 12380 Race Track Rd., Bldg. 5, Studio 6 Tampa, FL 33626 ..............................................(813) 891-9400 www.speedprotampawestchase.com

NARCOSIS SCUBA CENTER 528 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 .......................(727) 934-DIVE (3483) www.narcosisscuba.com See our ad page 31

SITE SEEING/TOURS

SALTY TURTLE TOURS 100 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 916-7079 www.saltyturtletours.com

KEYS JAMROCK GRILL 40168 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs , FL 34689 .................................(727) 940-5265

FORESHORE GULF CARTS LLC 229 E. Lemon St., Unit E Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 877-8555 www.foreshoregulfcarts.com

LOCAL BREWING COMPANY (LBC) 35615 US Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34684......................................(727) 201-3527 lbcpalmharbor.com

RIVER WILD KAYAKING 1060 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 275-8660 www.riverwildkayaking.com

MORGAN MAE'S OYSTER HOUSE, LLC 606 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-7380 www.MorganMaesOysterHouse.com

ST. NICHOLAS BOAT LINES 693 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 942-6425 stnicholasboatline.com See our ad Inside Front Cover

MR. SOUVLAKI 802 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 641-9088

TARPON WALKING TOURS 208 High St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 946-7225 krisula.com/

OISHI SUSHI HIBACHI 498 Athens St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 888-3133 www.498oishi.com POKE COMPANY, THE 40908 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 459-3926 thepokecompany.com RUSTY BELLIES WATERFRONT GRILL 937 Dodecanese Blvd.

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-4047 www.rustybellies.com See our ad page 19 SHAKA RESTAURANT 900 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-2454 www.shaka900.com SPICE WINE SMOOTHIES 735 Dodecanese Blvd., Unit 20 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(239) 565-7367 swswinesmoothies20.wixsite.com SPONGE CITY BREWING 501 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 481-1180 Spongecitybrewing.com TARPON TAVERN 21 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 945-1000 www.tarpontavern.com TARPON TURTLE WATERFRONT GRILL 1513 Lake Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-5360 www.tarponturtle.com TASTE OF JAPAN 503 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 935-5929 www.facebook.com/Tasteofjanpantarponsprings TOULAS TRAILSIDE CAFE 11 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs , Fl 34689 .................................(727) 939-2403 www.toulastrailsidecafe.com

ROOFING ARRY'S ROOFING SERVICES INC. 401 E. Spruce St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-9565 www.arrysroofing.com CLEAR CUT XTERIORS 13555 Automobile Blvd., Unit 400 Clearwater, FL 33762 ........................................(727) 332-2915 clearcutxteriors.com DONE RITE ROOFING, INC. 405 Orange St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683......................................(727) 771-8747 www.doneriteroofinginc.com

WANDER THIRSTY, LLC 40946 US Hwy. 19, #405 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 203-6656 www.facebook.com/wanderthirstytours

SPA DOCKSIDE DOGGIES PET GROOMING 421 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 940-5085 www.facebook.com/DocksideDoggies LA D‘ESSE 5 W. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 916-7197 ladeessesalon.com

SEAL SWIM SCHOOL 1888 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 943-8782 thesealswimschool.com/ WAKESURF FLORIDA 1218 Lagoon Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(585) 683-7638 Www.wakesurfflorida.com

WHOLESALE GREAT BAY DISTRIBUTORS 2750 Eagle Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 ...................................(727) 584-8626 www.greatbaybud.com

YOGA GYPSEA AIR LLC 321 N. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(848) 254-5144 www.gypseaair.com

ADVERTISER INDEX

LASERSPA OF TAMPA BAY 1219 E. Tarpon Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-4477 www.mylaserspa.com

Adams, Kim (Remax Elite Realty) .......................................9 www.kimadamsagent.com

SKINTIMACY UNISEX SKIN THERAPY 38858 US Hwy. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(813) 970-7546 www.skintimacyskincare.com

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC ...................................33 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/anne.c.peterson

TRANQUILITY AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS PLLC 1200 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. 10 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 275-0028 www.tranquilitymed.com

Brooker Creek Preserve, Friends ......................................27 www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org

STORAGE GOOD GREEK MOVING AND STORAGE 4902 Joanne Kearney Blvd.

Tampa , FL 33619 .............................................(561) 632-4516 Goodgreek.com UNITED SELF MINI STORAGE 1930 N. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 934-5812 www.unitedministorage.com

TAXI CLEARWATER JOLLEY TROLLEY 410 N. Myrtle Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 ........................................(727) 445-1200 www.clearwaterjolleytrolley.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS WOW! BUSINESS 3001 Gandy Blvd.

Pinellas Park, FL 38782 .....................................(727) 316-4358 www.WowForBusiness.com

TITLE SERVICES SQUARE 1 TITLE, LLC 229 E. Lemon St., Unit A Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-4386 ........................(518) 744-2445 www.square1title.com

AdventHealth North Pinellas ............................... Back Cover www.AHNorthPinellas.com

Arison Insurance Services ...................................................1

Dinsmore, Michelle L , PA (Keller Williams Realty)...........12 www.homeswithmichelled.com Edward Jones ...................................................................39 www.edwardjones.com Flagship Bank...................................................................37 www.flagshipbank.com Hampton Inn & Suites ......................................................31 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpatshx-hampton-suitestarpon-springs Lady Gryphon Shop (a dba of Commonwealth Capital Corp). ...................27 ladygryphonshop.com Live. Work. Play. LLC ..........................................................3 www.LiveWorkPlay.media Malamatos, Harry (The Mortgage Firm) ............................11 Narcosis Scuba Center .....................................................31 www.narcosisscuba.com Papadakis, Sandy (Keller Williams Realty) .......................11 sandypapadakis.com Pelican Point Seafood ......................................................19 www.eatpelicanpoint.com RealNet Brokerage LLC.......................................................5 www.realnetbrokerage.com

TROPHIES/ENGRAVING

Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill ............................................19 www.rustybellies.com

TACTICAL ROOFING COMPANY 4703 Longwood Ave. Holiday, FL 34690..............................................(727) 404-8989 www.gettheroof.com

TROPHY KING, INC. DBA LANDMARK AWARDS 402 E. Lemon St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-1191 www.landmarkawardsusa.com

Silver Roots, LLC ..............................................................13 www.SilverRoots.net

SECURITY SERVICES

UTILITIES

A TOTAL SOLUTION, INC. (ATS) 3487 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 ..................................(727) 942-1993 www.atotalsolution.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT 11051 43rd St. N. Clearwater, FL 33762 ........................................(727) 572-8779 www.wm.com

SIGNAL OF NEW PORT RICHEY 8853 Lazy River Loop, Unit 329 New Port Richey, FL 34655 ................................(717) 364-5731 www.Signal88.com

VETERINARIANS WESTLAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 39564 US 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 ..................................(727) 938-1575 www.westlakeanimalhospital.net

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A A~GAME Cleaning Professionals LLC .................... 42 AAA Auto Club Group PH ...................................... 42 A & A White Sewing Center .................................. 44 A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. ........................... 45 Adams, Alan (May Solar) ...................................... 45 Adams, Kim (Remax Elite Realty) ......................... 46 Addington Place of East Lake .............................. 42 Adobe................................................................... 45 AdventHealth North Pinellas ................................. 45 ALF For Sale ......................................................... 42 All Dry Services of North Tampa Bay .................... 42 Allen Dental Practice, LLC..................................... 43 All Seasons Cooling, Heating & Appliance Service, Inc. .................................... 45 Alto North America LLC......................................... 43 American Family Care........................................... 45 Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC ....................... 44 Anclote Brew ........................................................ 46 Anclote Insurance Agency..................................... 45 Anclote Title Services Inc...................................... 46 Anclote Village Marina .......................................... 45 Andy's Hotcakes ................................................... 46 Anytime Fitness .................................................... 44 Appliance Pro, The ................................................ 43 Arambula, Debbie (Heartworks Studios)............... 42 Archwell Health..................................................... 42 Area 52 Media Group........................................... 46 Arison Insurance Services .................................... 45 Arry's Roofing Services Inc. .................................. 47 Astro Skating Center............................................. 44 Athenian Private Client Group............................... 44 Atlas Finance Solutions ........................................ 43 A Total Solution, Inc. (ATS).................................... 47

B Baumann, Katherine (Housemax Realty) ............. 46 Bay Area Young Professionals (BAYP).................... 43 Bayou Cafe, The .................................................... 46 Better Business Bureau of West Florida, Inc. ........ 43 Bilirakis, Congressman Gus M. ............................. 45 Bipper Media........................................................ 45 Bistro, The............................................................. 46 Blueberry Dental ................................................. 43 BlueGrey Mortgage ............................................... 46 Bluewater Funding ................................................ 45 Bohemian Gypsea LLC ......................................... 44 Boley Centers Youth Employment Program ........... 44 Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast ....................... 43 Brighter Days Brew Co. ......................................... 44 Broker Group, The ................................................. 44 Brookdale Tarpon Springs ..................................... 42 Brooker Creek Preserve, Friends .......................... 43 Budget Blinds of Tarpon Springs ........................... 45 Buehler, Andrea (Mary Kay) .................................. 44

C Cabinets, Doors, Floors, and More ........................ 43 Capra Fitness ....................................................... 44 Captain Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill............................... 44 Carson, Dr. Tom & Sue ........................................ 45 CG Home Loan Partners - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............. 46 Chick-fil-A at Palm Harbor .................................... 46 Citizens Alliance for Progress ................................ 43 Clear Cut Xteriors.................................................. 47 Clearwater Jolley Trolley ........................................ 47 Club Pilates Tarpon Springs ................................. 44 Coastal Insurance Associates Inc. ........................ 45 Code 3 Health & Safety Training........................... 43 Code 15 Transport ................................................ 43 Cody's Original Roadhouse................................... 44 COhatch Tarpon Springs ....................................... 46 Colleen's Designer Kitchens ................................ 45 Commercial Cleaning Enterprises, LLC.................. 42 Commercial Diving Maintenance LLC.................... 44 Conworlds Emporium ........................................... 44 Copenhagen Caf‘ (Dulcet Chocolate Inc.)............. 46 Currents Restaurant.............................................. 46

D Daily Financial Planners ....................................... 44 Daybreak Cafe Bar & Grill .................................... 46 Delta Business and Life Coaching ........................ 43 Dex Imaging, Inc................................................... 46 Dimitri's On The Water .......................................... 44 Dinsmore, Michelle L , PA (Keller Williams Realty).................................... 46 Divine Balance Alternative Healing, LLC................ 45 Dobies Funeral Home ........................................... 44 Dockside Doggies Pet Grooming,.......................... 47 DogEdin................................................................ 46 Dolphin Deep-Sea Fishing .................................... 44 Dominion Payroll .................................................. 46 Done Rite Roofing, Inc.......................................... 47 Donovan Insurance Solutions ............................... 45

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Events & Scholarship Foundation ............................... 43 Dunedin Bike Tours LLC ........................................ 44 Dunedin Blue Jays ................................................ 44 Dunkin' Donuts..................................................... 43 Dunkin' Donuts..................................................... 43

E Eagle Ridge Apartments ....................................... 46 Edward Jones ....................................................... 44 Epiphany City Chapter #16: Order of AHEPA......... 43 Equusolutions, Inc. ............................................... 43 Evara Health ......................................................... 45 Extra Hands Accounting Inc. ................................. 42

F Family Benefit Services ........................................ 45 Ferman Chevrolet & Volvo of TS ............................ 42 Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs ........................ 44 Flagship Bank....................................................... 42 Florida Alternative Medicine-North........................ 46 Florida Representative Adam Anderson ................ 45 Florin Roebig ........................................................ 42 FordHarrison LLP .................................................. 42 ForeShore Gulf Carts LLC...................................... 47 Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers................................ 42 Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay ........................ 45 Friends of Anclote Key LIghthouse & State Park ... 43 Fruits, Roger (Homefront Realty) ........................ 46

G G2 Home Services ............................................... 43 Garden Club of Tarpon Springs, The ...................... 43 Gem of the Docks, The ......................................... 44 Get Inspected LLC ................................................ 46 GFWC Woman's Club of Tarpon Springs ................ 43 Gilded Page, The ................................................... 44 Gina Shanks PA - Realtor (Florida Realty Investments) ............................ 46 Goal Getters ......................................................... 43 Golf Range Netting ............................................... 43 GO Mortgage ........................................................ 46 Good Greek Moving and Storage.......................... 47 Goosehead Insurance -The Mellon Agency ........... 45 Great Bay Distributors........................................... 47 Green Tech Termite & Pest Control, Inc.................. 46 Guardian Accounting Group.................................. 42 Gulfstar Ventures .................................................. 44 Gypsea Air LLC ..................................................... 47

H Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties ....................................... 43 Hampton Inn & Suites.......................................... 45 Hancock-Whitney Bank......................................... 42 Hanlon Law .......................................................... 42 Hansen, Nick (Bell Bank Mortgage) ...................... 46 Happy Duct .......................................................... 42 Healing Hedge Witch, The ..................................... 44 Hello Sweetz ......................................................... 43 Hickory Point RV Park ........................................... 42 Hoffman Architects, P.A. ........................................ 42 H'ours Creole Smokehouse .................................. 46 Howard's Cleaning................................................ 42 Human Interest..................................................... 44 Hydration Hive & Wellness.................................... 45

I Ignite Your Occasion ............................................. 44 Illumina Learning Center, Inc. ............................... 43 Indian River Merchant Services ............................ 42 Infinite Print LLC .................................................. 46 Innovative Healthcare Training............................... 44 Insurance Associates Group, LLC .......................... 45 iTrip-Palm Harbor .................................................. 46 IV Drip Room ........................................................ 45

J James Ponton II (Tampa Bay Junk Pros) ............... 46 Jiujitsu Project, The ............................................... 44 Johnny's Taphouse & Grill ..................................... 47 Joint Chiropractic Tarpon Springs ,The .................. 42 JoJo's Italian Diner................................................ 47 Juice Marketing and Design.................................. 45

K Kamenicky, Katerina (Keller Williams Realty) ........ 46 Karol Thornburg, P.A. (Century 21 Coastal Alliance).......................... 46 Katerina's Taverna & Grill...................................... 44 Kathleen Monahan Foundation ............................ 43 Katie Arvidson - Realtor (Lipply Real Estate) ........ 46 Keiser University New Port Richey Campus ........... 44 Keys JamRock Grill ............................................... 47 Kim Sobecki / ReMax Realtec Group ................... 46 Known Digital Marketing ....................................... 45 KOA Clearwater/Lake Tarpon ................................ 42 Koulianos, John .................................................... 42

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Kouskoutis, George M. ......................................... 45 KousLaw PLLC ...................................................... 45

L La D‘esse ............................................................. 47 Lady Gryphon Shop (a dba of Commonwealth Capital Corp). ......... 44 Lake Tarpon Learning Center................................. 42 Landmark Nursery ................................................ 45 Landmark Payroll .................................................. 46 Larsen, Ann........................................................... 45 LaserSpa of Tampa Bay ........................................ 47 Layton, Dustin (RE/MAX Elite Realty).................... 46 Leap Forward Academy ........................................ 42 Leashes & Layovers Dog Walking & Pet Care Services .................... 43 Legendary Screen Printing and Design ................. 43 Lightle, Richard (Infinity Wholesale Mortgage) ...... 46 Little Beach Babes Boutique ................................ 43 Live. Work. Play. LLC .............................................. 42 Local Brewing Company (LBC) ............................. 47 Lock & Key Team with EXP.................................... 46 Lowe's Home Improvement................................... 45

M Macoma Boutique ................................................ 43 MaddyLu's ............................................................ 45 Makris Legal, P.A. .................................................. 42 Malamatos, Harry (The Mortgage Firm) ................ 46 Market Street Memory Care Residence ................ 42 Markou Medical.................................................... 46 McGees Health ..................................................... 46 Meadows, The....................................................... 45 Metcalf, Christina, writer ....................................... 45 Mickett-Stackhouse Studio, LLC ........................... 42 Midcoast Marine Group, LLC ................................ 43 Misibelles & Whistles ........................................... 44 Morgan Exteriors Inc ............................................. 45 Morgan Mae's Oyster House, LLC ......................... 47 Movement Mortgage ............................................. 44 Mr. Souvlaki.......................................................... 47 My Daily Choice/Hemp Momma .......................... 45

N Narcosis Scuba Center ......................................... 47 New Century Opera, The ....................................... 43 New Dimensions in Real Estate Inc. ..................... 46 Northwest Registered Agent, LLC .......................... 45

O Odd Fellows Tarpon Springs Lodge #34 (I.O.O.F.).. 43 Oishi Sushi Hibachi .............................................. 47 Old Tarpon Chiropractic ........................................ 45 One Amazing Find ................................................ 42 Orange Blossom Developers Inc. .......................... 42 Orange Cycle Creamery ........................................ 43

P Palma Title & Real Estate Closings ....................... 45 Papadakis, Sandy (Keller Williams Realty)............ 46 Pawsitive Image Pet Salon .................................... 46 Pedego Dunedin ................................................... 44 Pelican Point Seafood .......................................... 44 Peninsula Care & Rehabilitation ........................... 46 Perfectionist Pete .................................................. 45 Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control ....... 46 Photos by J. David ................................................ 46 Pinellas Auto......................................................... 42 Pinellas County, Board of Commissioners............. 45 Pinellas County Dept. of Economic Development ............................... 45 Pinellas County Sheriffs Office .............................. 45 Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority........................ 45 Poke Company, The ............................................... 47 Positive Energy Bounce House ............................. 44 Presstige Printing .................................................. 46 Priestley Home Inspections .................................. 46 Progressive Electrical Services, Inc. ...................... 44 Prosperity In Networking Group (PING) ................. 43 Psaros, Ourania ''Sky'' (Inspivo) .......................... 43 Purposely Evolving ................................................ 46

Q Quality Inn & Suites ............................................. 45

R Radiant Technology Solutions LLC ........................ 43 Ratza Chocolate ................................................... 44 Raymond James ................................................... 44 Reading Truck ....................................................... 42 RealNet Brokerage LLC ......................................... 46 Regions Bank ....................................................... 42 River Wild Kayaking .............................................. 47 Roberts Printing .................................................... 46 Robinson, Lucyanne & Paul .................................. 45 Rock and Reef Charters........................................ 45 Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs, Inc........................ 43 Royal Gutter Company, The ................................... 45 Rubio, US Senator Marco ..................................... 45 Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill................................. 47

S Salty Turtle Tours ................................................... 47 Sandbar Architecture ............................................ 42 Sandpiper Services LLC........................................ 42 Savion Center ....................................................... 43 Seal Swim School ................................................ 47 Sepulveda, Naida (Champions Mortgage) ............ 46 Service Station Hospitality Recruitment................ 44 ServPRO of Tarpon Springs ................................... 42 Shaka Restaurant ................................................. 47 Shepherd Center, The ........................................... 43 Signal of New Port Richey .................................... 47 SIK Promotions, Inc. ............................................. 44 Silver Roots, LLC ................................................... 42 Skintimacy Unisex Skin Therapy............................ 47 Skyway Payment Solutions, LLC ............................ 43 Small Assisted Living Coalition, Inc....................... 43 Solid Rock Community School ............................. 44 SPC Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions ........... 44 SpeedPro Tampa Westchase ................................. 47 Spice Wine Smoothies ......................................... 47 Sponge City Brewing............................................. 47 Sponge Factory, The.............................................. 44 Square 1 Title, LLC ............................................... 47 StaffRite ............................................................... 46 Stamas, Patty (CLK Realty)................................... 46 Staples #882 ....................................................... 46 St. Ignatius Catholic Church ................................. 42 Still, Christopher M. .............................................. 42 St. Mark Village..................................................... 42 St. Nicholas Boat Lines ........................................ 47 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral ................ 42 St. Petersburg College........................................... 44 St. Petersburg Concessions, Inc. ........................... 44 Street Level One LLC ............................................ 42 Strong Hands Massage, LLC ................................. 45 Stumpy's Hatchet House Tarpon Springs .............. 44 Suncoast Specialty Structures .............................. 43 Sunshine ECO-Finds, LLC ..................................... 44 Sunshine Supply Company................................... 44 Sun Valley............................................................. 45 Surface Solutions Pressure Washing, LLC ............. 42 Susan's Flags & More, Inc.................................... 44

T Tactical Roofing Company..................................... 47 Tainas Mobile Cigar Bar ........................................ 44 Tampa Bay Rays ................................................... 44 Tampa Bay Times / tbt* ....................................... 42 Tarpon Arts ........................................................... 42 Tarpon Bayou Center............................................. 46 Tarpon Discount Drugs ......................................... 43 Tarpon Shores Resident Owned Community ......... 43 Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society.................. 43 Tarpon Springs Art Association.............................. 42 Tarpon Springs Band Boosters.............................. 43 Tarpon Springs Beacon/ Suncoast News/ Tampa Bay Newspapers ........ 46 Tarpon Springs, City of .......................................... 45 Tarpon Springs Distillery ....................................... 44 Tarpon Springs Elks Lodge #1719........................ 43 Tarpon Springs High School.................................. 44 Tarpon Springs Library, Friends of ......................... 44 Tarpon Springs Merchants Association ................. 43 Tarpon Springs Police Department........................ 43 Tarpon Springs Sister Cities International ............. 43 Tarpon Springs Tattoo Co., LLC.............................. 46 Tarpon Springs Wellness Center ............................ 45 Tarpon Springs Yacht Club .................................... 43 Tarpon Taphouse ................................................... 44 Tarpon Tavern ........................................................ 47 Tarpon Total Health Care ....................................... 42 Tarpon Turtle Waterfront Grill ................................. 47 Tarpon Walking Tours............................................. 47 Taste of Japan ...................................................... 47 Taylor Insurance Services...................................... 45 TD Bank................................................................ 42 That Game Show Place ....................................... 44 The Baking Soldier ............................................... 43 The Enchanted Baker ........................................... 43 Tidal Wave Auto Spa ............................................. 42 Toulas Trailside Cafe ............................................. 47 Tranquility Aesthetics And Wellness PLLC .............. 47 Trophy King, Inc. dba Landmark Awards................ 47 Truly Elegant Cleaning Services LLC...................... 43 Trust Property Management Florida, LLC ............... 46

U Unbehagen Advisors ............................................. 42 Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs.... 42 United Metabolic Treatment Centers ..................... 46 United Self Mini Storage....................................... 47 UPS Store #7048, The ......................................... 45

V Vacation Nature Coast .......................................... 42 Valley Bank........................................................... 42 Vatikiotis, Dolly ..................................................... 45 Vet Cor of Pinellas County .................................... 43 Vision Ace Hardware............................................. 45

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