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Opa! Here are the iconic North Pinellas staples you can’t miss, plus our favorite hidden gems.

Tarpon Springs, Florida was put on the map in the early 1900s thanks to its successful sponge diving industry run mostly by Greek immigrants, Today, the town remains a haven for Greek Americans, with dozens of authentic restaurants and a community committed to carrying Greek traditions forward. Keep reading for our guide to the town.

TARPON SPRINGS — The 117th edition of Tarpon Springs’ Epiphany celebration will “return to normal” on Jan. 6, according to event organizers, following two years of pandemic-related restrictions.

Business owners say flooding in Tarpon Springs is getting worse, city working on multiple fixes Business owners say flooding in Tarpon Springs is getting worse and last updated 2021-05-28 08:46:33-04 TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Tarpon Springs is a tourist destination famous for its Greek community, sponges, and local shops. “Most of our revenue comes from tourism,” said Chris Alahouzos, Mayor of Tarpon Springs. However, the waterfront city is also known for its flooding. “This wh...

Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs stands out in this foodie paradise by catching its own seafood The hot spot serves 500 pounds of grouper a day Sean Daly and last updated 2021-05-24 04:30:08-04 TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs is unique and then some. First of all, the beloved hot spot on the Sponge Docks isnt Greek. Thats a big deal in this Epiphany town. "Im from a family of Portugese and Italians," smiles Julie Russell, who owns the restaurant with her husband Jack...

On Wednesday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills establishing immediate and multi-year plans to tackle flooding and coastal resiliency in the state.