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. â Tarpon Springs is a tourist destination famous for its Greek community, sponges, and local shops. âMost of our revenue comes from tourism,â said Chris Alahouzos, Mayor of Tarpon Springs. However, the waterfront city is also known for its flooding. âThis whole street will flood⦠Itâs definitely a situation thatâs serious here in Tarpon Springs,â said Rea Sieber, Owner of Wine at the Docks and former City Commissioner.