The City of Tarpon Springs’ Greek legacy is intertwined with its prosperous sponge diving industry. In the late 19th century, ...
As thousands of visitors from around the world poured into Tarpon Springs for Epiphany, it's important to recognize the history that comes with the celebration. For the Greek community in Tarpon ...
In fact, though most of the city is up and running, some areas of Tarpon Springs are still rebuilding. Now, the largest Greek Orthodox celebration in the Western Hemisphere has arrived and the ...
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — One of the Tampa Bay area's most unique religious traditions officially returns to Tarpon Springs on Monday. For the past week, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral ...
As Luc Boillot slept the night before, he said he dreamed of the Epiphany cross retrieval. So when he rose out of Spring Bayou today, white cross in hand, it was hard to tell the difference ...
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The Tarpon Springs sponge ... and blessing to be able to do this," said Dino Roumanius. The Greek Orthodox celebration held on January 6 marks the baptism of Christ.
(WFLA) — Monday marks the 119th annual Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs. For Greek Orthodox Christians, Epiphany is a celebration of Christ’s baptism. Celebrations have been underway ...
In 1905, Greek sponge divers were brought to the area, and the rest is history. The Greeks and the sponge industry built Tarpon Springs, and a century later, both have remained central to the town.
TARPON SPRINGS — The location of two public art pieces honoring Bahamian spongers is set to be reviewed anew. About two years ...