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Tarpon Springs,
located on the Gulf of Mexico just north of Palm
Harbor, is known for its Sponge Docks and rich
Greek culture, but there is much more to Tarpon
Springs. This community is in close proximity
to Clearwater and Tampa and is only about 45 minutes
from USF.
Housing
Tarpon Springs a wide variety of homes from moderately
priced single family homes, townhomes, apartment
complexes to gated communities and extravagant
estates. There are many new homes and apartment
buildings, but also some restored historic ones
as well. There are many waterfront properties
including those on Lake Tarpon, Anclote River
or the Gulf of Mexico.
Things
To Do
There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in
Tarpon Springs, including Howard Park which features
picnic areas, playgrounds and a beach and Anderson
Park which features playgrounds, fishing, boat
access to the bay, dog park, nature trails, boardwalk
and picnic shelters.Golf courses include the public
Tarpon Springs Golf Course and the private Wentworth
Golf Club, Cypress Run Golf Club and Crescent
Oaks Golf and Country Club. The Caladesi Island
State Park is just Clearwater Beach is about 20
minutes south.
Indoor activities and attractions include the
Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art, the Tarpon Springs
Aquarium, the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
and of course the Sponge Docks which often hosts
street festivals and live entertainment.
Dining
and Shopping
There are many unique shops in the Sponge Docks
area, and of course lots of Greek restaurants,
many that have been run by the same family for
decades. Just 10 miles south is the Countryside
Mall in Clearwater and the Citrus Park Town Center
Mall is just about 15 miles southeast in Tampa.
Other restaurants in Tarpon Springs include Santorini
Seafood and Grill, Rusty Bellie’s Waterfront
Restaurant and Harr’s Surf and Turf Market.
Traffic
and Driving
While no major interstates travel through Tarpon
Springs, it is in close proximity to the Veterans
Expressway. The major highway in Tarpon Springs
is US Highway 19 which travels south to Dunedin
and Clearwater and north to New Port Richey. Taking
US Highway 19 to Tampa Road will take you east
into Tampa where you can access I-275 and I-75.
Schools
Public schools include Tarpon Springs Fundamental
Elementary, Brooker Creek Elementary, Sunset Hills
Elementary, Tarpon Springs Middle, Tarpon Springs
High and East Lake High. Private schools include
First Christian Academy, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Parochial School and Solid Rock Community School.
Colleges and universities include St. Petersburg
College of Tarpon Springs, Rasmussen, Trinity
College of Florida and Moody Bible Institute.
Business
The majority of commerce in Tarpon Springs is
generated by the hospitality and tourism industries.
The largest employers are The Westin Innisbrook
Resort, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, the City
of Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County School Board
and A-B-C Packaging Machine Corporation. With
50% of the city’s population being of working
age, there are many opportunities for employment
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