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Tarpon Springs
Along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico and just 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs is known as the “sponge capital of the world” and for it’s Greek heritage.
Introduction to Greek
English Greek Sounds like
Hello/Goodbye Γεια σου Yassu Good morning Καλημέρα. Kalimera Please Παρακαλώ Parakalo Thank you Ευχαριστώ Efharisto How are you? Τι κάνεις Tee kanis? I’m fine, thank you Καλά, ευχαριστώ Kala, efharisto Nice to meet you Χάρηκα Harika Good evening/night Καληνύχτα Kalinichta Good afternoon Καλησπέρα Ahlee-sper-ah
Featured
Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce
Aspire Martial Arts
Sunshine Supply Company
The Healing Hedge Witch
BUSINESSES
Bohemian Gypsea
Gallery of Fun Finds
One Amazing Find
The Furniture Place ForeShore Gulf Carts
The Gem of the Docks
Be sure to look for additional Tarpon Springs businesses and restaurants throughout the book!
Epiphany at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs
Epiphany takes place each year on January 6th. It marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus. After Divine Liturgy service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a procession of clergy including the Archbishop, the choir, divers, dove bearer, and parishioners wind their way down to Spring Bayou. As thousands of locals and visitors look on, the Archbishop blesses the waters and reads the gospel. A white dove is released to signify the descent of the Holy Spirit. After the dove is released, the Archbishop throws a specially made cross into the bayou. young men dive into the waters. The diver who retrieves the cross is considered blessed for the entire year.
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Your adventure awaits...
Located along the Anclote 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 Grecian 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 advent 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.
Rich sponge beds, discovered in the 1880’s, spawned a flourishing new industry. In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge industry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed. Some of the Greek immigrants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both cultures, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildings to its lively Greek traditions and community. Experience the flavor of Greece and the excitement of an authentic working waterfront on the Sponge Docks. Visit authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge diving and sightseeing tour boats, unique shops, antique shops and art galleries, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, home of the largest Epiphany celebration in the Western Hemispheres – No Passport Required!
Welcome Center 1 N. Pinellas Avenue Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm Visitors’ Center 100 Dodecanese Boulevard 7 days, 10:30 am–3:30 pm
TarponSpringsChamber.org
727-937-6109
Two Cultures, One City... Tarpon Springs
Artist Co-op style Boutique
111 Hibiscus Street • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Store: 727-940-7980 • Cell: 706-897-1047 HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
Look for the Vintage Cottage on Hibiscus Street
Gallery of Fun Finds is a unique co-op of local artists that create beauitful products and work in the gallery as a supportive team. We showcase furniture, jewelry, home goods, wall art, lighting, paintings, hand bags, neat hats, and unique tops. Featuring new Kids Korner and great garden shed offering glass & metal art, macrame, hanging baskets, and yard art. Enjoy our “Pop-Ups” to feature new artists.
a Creative Home Market
in downtown Tarpon Springs featuring unique furniture, home decor and gift items.
106 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon Springs Fl 34689 727.940.8632
HOURS: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 11am-6pm Fri: 11am-8pm | Sun 11am-4pm
www.OneAmazingFind.com
/oneamazingfind @oneamazingfind
One Amazing Find is a Creative Home Market in historic downtown Tarpon Springs. We feature many local artists and artisans, unique furniture, home decor, DIY products, gift items and boutique clothing.
We are proud to offer Workshops featuring Chalk Paint® and other products by Annie Sloan. Our workshops are designed to build confidence through knowledge and practice so you can confidently take on unique Chalk Paint projects. We also offer creativity classes for all ages and our schedule can be found on our website.
One Amazing Find is also a licensed Stockist of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We have an in-house studio for our DIY workshops, painting for store inventory, and custom commissioned furniture painting and refinishing. We can supply you, teach you, or do it for you.
for you. for home. for others.
create more magic in your life
Curated products and workshops to help you support your body, manage your mind, and expand your spirit.
155 E. Tarpon Avenue | Suite 1 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727.940.7009 www.thehealinghedgewitch.com
@healinghedgewitch Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7 | Sun 11-4
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Create Something Unique With Us!
History Behind Every Piece
The Furniture Place creates unique, custom, reclaimed, and live edge furniture for your home or business. We use sustainable and repurposed materials for every project and take pride in salvaging old wood from Florida.
Dining and Kitchen Home and Office Corporate Office Restaurant and Bar Handmade Gifts
We offer top quality, high-end designer furniture pieces that are custom fit to your home or office. Most of our wood comes from fallen trees or old barns and buildings across the Sunshine State. We have a variety of wood up to 500 years old and it all goes through an extensive process of cutting, drying, and surfacing before it becomes a functional piece of furniture.
Our Story
We are a family-owned and operated business. Our creations are unique and one-of-a-kind made by us in our Tarpon Springs warehouse. Our work is featured all over Florida from commercial projects to residential spaces. We take pride in our customer service and quality work. Visit us in the heart of Tarpon Springs just a few short blocks south of the world famous Sponge Docks.
Visit Our Showroom
Tuesday-Saturday: 11-5 | Sunday & Monday: Closed 110 Athens Street | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-239-0311 www.ReclaimedFurnitureFL.com
