Tarpon Springs, along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico just 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg, was named for the fish found in abundance in nearby waters. But it also is known as the “sponge capital of the world,” its Greek heritage, and for its 51 miles of waterfront allure.
Tarpon Springs is in Pinellas County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. … In Tarpon Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.