Thanksgiving on a budget: Florida supermarkets offer holiday meal deals as food inflation bites
Florida supermarkets are offering Thanksgiving meal deals under $40 as grocery inflation drives up turkey prices over 8%.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Tarpon Springs, Florida. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Pinellas. Associated ZIP codes: 34688, 34689.
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Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday underway
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday...
Sep 18, 2026Open source
Rain in the cards for Labor Day weekend in South Florida Our rainy season has returned with a vengeance.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a rainy start to the Labor Day weekend holiday across South Florida.
Sep 6, 2026Open source
Holiday help for hatchlings, sea turtles and shorebirds
Beach-bound this long holiday weekend? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
Sep 4, 2026Open source
Appleton Museum announces fall lineup
The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, announces its new schedule of fall and holiday events, free-admission days and educational programs,...
Sep 3, 2026Open source
Warm, muggy Thursday with high rain chances in Central Florida
A very warm, muggy Thursday is on tap in Central Florida, and the 70% chance of rain sticks around through the holiday weekend.
Sep 3, 2026Open source
Florida sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing and camping gear begins: What to know
Florida outdoor enthusiasts can gear up for savings as a four-month sales tax holiday on camping equipment, fishing gear and firearms begins today across the...
Sep 1, 2026Open source
Early holiday shopping in South Florida has advantages, experts say Experts say one of the biggest advantag...
Experts say one of the biggest advantages of shopping early is spreading out the cost of holiday purchases
Aug 31, 2026Open source
Florida’s sales tax holiday on guns, outdoor goods starts soon
. Florida's sales tax holiday on camping, fishing and hunting gear, including guns, starts Sept. 1. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Join the ConversationAnyone...
Aug 30, 2026Open source
Chemical spill reported at Duke Energy power plant on Anclote River
An estimated 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite spilled onto soil and asphalt outside the plant.
Aug 25, 2026Open source
Need school supplies? Several Tampa Bay area groups are offering help
. Students and families are gathering school supplies ahead of their return to classes the week of Aug. 10. Florida's back to school sales tax holiday r...
Jul 31, 2026Open source
Back to School Sales Tax holiday has begun
The Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday for 2026 began on Monday, July 20...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer
This iconic Florida critter appears to have swallowed an Xbox just a couple of weeks before the release of GTA 6.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Tampa-born Florida Avenue Brewing Co. permanently closes its Seminole Heights location
The craft brewery’s closure aligns with an increasing trend of similar taproom closures throughout Tampa Bay.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
GOP sweep: Uthmeier, Ingoglia, Simpson win Florida Cabinet races
Republicans on Tuesday night swept the races for attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Tarpon Springs is in Pinellas County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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34688, 34689
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Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer
This iconic Florida critter appears to have swallowed an Xbox just a couple of weeks before the release of GTA 6.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Tampa-born Florida Avenue Brewing Co. permanently closes its Seminole Heights location
The craft brewery’s closure aligns with an increasing trend of similar taproom closures throughout Tampa Bay.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
GOP sweep: Uthmeier, Ingoglia, Simpson win Florida Cabinet races
Republicans on Tuesday night swept the races for attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Tarpon Springs' sponge docks developed as part of an interconnected industry, not just as a place where fishing boats returned. The city's historical account records John Cheyney's sponge company in 1890. John Corcoris later helped introduce mechanized sponge fishing and brought Greek diving expertise to the area in 1905. Financial and trading institutions followed, including the Sponge Exchange Bank in 1906 and the Sponge Exchange in 1908.
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The Greektown historic-district record explains the work behind the waterfront image. Boat crews divided responsibilities among captain, diver, engineer and deckhand, with the handling of the air line and vessel directly connected to a diver's safety. Once ashore, the catch required cleaning, sorting and negotiation with buyers before it could enter wider markets. Warehouses added another stage. Sponges could be trimmed, processed, compressed with presses and prepared for shipment according to their intended use. These activities linked maritime skill to manufacturing, finance and distribution within the same community. Understanding that chain of work gives the docks and surrounding district more context than a view of boats alone. The city planning history introduces the businesses and institutions, while the National Register account describes the specialized labor and family trading networks that made the industry function. Sources City of Tarpon Springs: Sponge Docks and CRA Special Area Plan National Park Service: Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District
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28.1458330, -82.7569440
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Pinellas County
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