Tarpon Springs - A Taste of Greece in Florida

We tour The Sponge Docks(9:30), Downtown(3:56), and The Beaches(13:52)(19:30)& in this video of Tarpon Springs, FL
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TOURS
Jolley Trolley(:37) www.ClearwaterJolleyTrolley.com
River Wild Kayak Tours(9:38) www.RiverWildKayakTours.com
Sponge-O-Ramas Dolphin Cruise(11:15) 510 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
St Nicholas Boat Line(12:25) 693 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Odyssey Cruises(12:56) 776 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Fulf Star Fishing Charters(18:52) 607 Island Dr, Tarpon Springs
RESTAURANTS & EATERIES
Dowtown
Toula's Trailside Cafe(4:49) 11 S Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Tavern(7:02) 21 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
The Bistro(7:08) 17 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
Da Spot Restaurant(7:15) 305 S Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
Morgan Mae's Oyster House(8:54) 606 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
Katerina's Taverna & Grill(8:58) 619 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
Sponge Docks
Captain Jack's Bar & Grill(9:10) 21 Oscar Hill Rd, Tarpon Springs
Docks Waterfront Restaurant(10:09)& 210 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Yianni's Greek & Seafood Cuisine(10:15) 514 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Dimitri's on the Water(12:17) 690 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Mykonos Greek Restaurant(15:10) 625 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Mama's Greek Cuisine(16:27) 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Dreams of Cuba Cigars & Cafe(17:16) 777 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Hellas Restaurant(17:22) 785 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill(18:33) 937 Dodecanese Bvld, Tarpon Springs
Bayou Bistro(18:42) 607 Island Dr, Tarpon Springs
COFFEE & ICE CREAM
Urban Grounds Coffee Lounge(5:57) 150 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
Orange Cycle Creamery(6:23) 212 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
A Taste of Greece Bakery(15:20) 709 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Fournos Bakery(16:52) 521 Athens St, Tarpon Springs
Hellas Bakery(17:22) 785 Dodecanese Bvd, Tarpons Springs
BREWERIES & WINE TASTINGS
Two Frogs Brewing Co(6:09) 151 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
Brighter Days Brewing Co(6:57) 311 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Distillery(8:56) 605 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
Anclote Brew(16:08) 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
5 Branches Brewing(16:41) 531 Athens St, Tarpon Springs
Costas Restaurant(16:47) 521 Athens St, Tarpon Springs
Wine at the Docks(18:20) 828 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpons Springs
PARKS, BEACHES, AND TRAILS
Pinellas Trail(6:51)
Anclote River Park(13:52) 119 Baillies Bluff Rd, Tarpon Springs
Fred Howard Beach Park(19:40) 1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs
RENTALS
Neptune Cyclery(6:32) 13 S Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs
Sea Breeze Boat Rentals(9:20) 21 Oscar Hill Rd, Tarpon Springs
Your Boat Club(11:54) 512 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Wheel Fun Rentals(20:16) 1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs
MUSEUMS
Historical Train Depot Museum(5:23) 160 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
Replay Museum(6:12) 119 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
EVENT VENUES
1910 Inn(8:17) 32 W Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
HEALTH
Stewart Analysis(7:23) 39344 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs

[@mindyhuskey3384]

I lived in Tarpon Springs for 20 years. This has to be the most thorough and well put together video on the town that I have seen. Excellent job!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

ahh thankyou Mindy, that is great to hear, expecially from someone who lives in Tarpon Springs

[@martygeorgescu4159]

Nice little town...some history ..OVERRUN with tourists and it was a week day.

[@Inspirationsbystella]

I had no idea that sponge harvesting was more important than citrus or tourism as an industry in early 1900’s for 30 years! So awesome that you featured this place 🙏🇬🇷🙏

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I didnt know that til researching for the video

[@tomkamboures4590]

I was born there in 1948, lived on cedar st. Walked the sponge docks many times, swam in buyou and fished. It's a beautiful town, if your in Fla, you should visit Tarpon Springs. You won,t regret it.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Very true

[@elizabeths8165]

Ahhh. My hometown area. I grew up in Dunedin (I still don't live far... for now). I love where I grew up, it is an amazing place.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You will REALLY love our video of Dunedin premiering tonight

[@FloridaFlipFlops]

We just love Tarpon Springs. Visited there several years ago. Thank you so much for sharing, have a nice weekend. (Like 157) 👍💯

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou FL Flip Flops

[@lovefaithandcharity1883]

Amazing presentation of this beautiful area! I can't wait to go.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback

[@lilgirlwonder1057]

This is one place I did not know existed as a OG Florida resident. Definitely need to check it out next time I'm in my home state.

[@GodsOath_com]

In 1953, one of the best movies was "Beneath the 12-Mile Reef" about Tarpon Springs, starred Robert Wagner. Was one of my favs in the 1970s.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea, I need to watch that movie

[@williambarnes7442]

Wow, as usual, fantastic video, excellent narration, and Bella eating Greek food; what more could we ask ! Usually blow right thru Tarpon Springs, on our way to Clearwater Beach, but we'll definitely be stopping in next time !

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou William, yea its worth a stop

[@davidoverholt251]

Thank you for the tour with Bella! I love to follow your adventures!

[@sheilakato9780]

Absolutely love Tarpon Springs. lived in Hudson spent alot if time in this magical place. Excellent food

[@lauriej4597]

I missed the live last night. This is a beautiful, informative video about this area. Thank you, Randy.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Laurie, yep I premiered on Saturday instead of Sunday this week, had to get started on the next video today.

[@davidoverholt251]

You are very lucky to have Bella travel with you on your travels! Very much love your travels!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True...thankyou David

[@davidoverholt251]

Bella looks like she is having a good time on this trip!

[@gracegarden1]

I really enjoy your vidoes. You've even encouraged me to try going live! (My first time wasn't very good, either.) Thank you for your creative work to bring me on these mini vacations from my living room and also get good, useful travel info and local history to boot. Peace & Prayers.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea it was my youtube rep that encouraged me to do it...you will make lots of mistakes, but over time youll learn...I still have alot od improvement to do in my live videos

[@gracegarden1]

@@TampaAerialMedia Why do you only have 6 weeks of good filming left?

[@GeorgieB75]

Love this amazing place!!!!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for always sharing the best content, keep up with the awesomes videos 👌👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, Miguel, I appreciate the feedback

[@dickersondesigns3596]

OPA!!! Got back from my Italian dinner, stuffed to the gills, but couldn't wait to watch the Tarpon Springs video! All I saw was more food I wanted to eat, LOL! Randy, this video was amazing! The cinematography, the narration, the music, the information on all the things to do, eat, and see in the area, it was just spectacular! I'm especially interested in seeing Brandi for blood and saliva analysis and Wellness advice, I could really use that right now! Going to put Tarpon Springs on my bucket list too! Kisses for Bella!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dickerson, hope you had a nice dinner

[@dickersondesigns3596]

@@TampaAerialMedia Dinner was great, I had the "Sunday Gravy", which is the traditional Italian grandma spaghetti with meatballs, pork, and sausage, delish! But cheese is my fave, so I was dying looking at that saganaki, LOL! I was celebrating getting a new job tonight! As much as I'm dying to move to Florida, I got to get the money to do so, so I'm starting the new job April 10th and I'll have more money to contribute to your videos! And after I put in a little time and earn my vacation days, I'll be down to Florida to visit, and hoping to run into you!

[@jodib4445]

Another great and inspiring video! Thanks so much. Good music choices as well as amazing visuals. Top notch work as is your usual. LOVE the sweet little doggie too! x

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jodi, I appreciate the feedback

[@thehypnoticdog6682]

Thanks for showing I will definitely be visiting next time I’m in Florida

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep, I think you will like it

[@George1720]

Tarpon Springs is now on my bucket list thanks to your amazing video! I should visit T.S. being Greek lol. I visited Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge after seeing your in-depth shared trip. It was a great experience. Keep up the great work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou George...will be doing a new Gatlinburg video in May that will be even better

[@dalevankuren3861]

My Wife and I will be Watching.😊

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dale

[@angelica-1050]

I think my field trip Astro Skate is there I was also at the Marina when I was younger and inside the gift shops.❤

[@jupiterran]

Delightful video. Thank you.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Roy for the feedback

[@claudiahansen4938]

Great video, full of rich details of sponge fishing history and Greek culture and food. We visited in the eighties and really enjoyed it. But your video shows so much more, so we will return when we get to our new place in Nokomis this summer. Love that poem about Ithaca.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep its worth another visit.. youll love living in Nokomis

[@Inspirationsbystella]

Shared it with my family, so well done, watching it second time now 🇬🇷🏛️🏺

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Stella, hope the family likes it

[@Inspirationsbystella]

@@TampaAerialMedia yes they found it so interesting, a future destination for sure!

[@Inspirationsbystella]

its so good to know, if I decide to travel alone, this is a place I would feel comfortable going to because you have showcased it so thoroughly. Thanks so very much Randy

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

Great video. I loved my trip to Tarpon Springs

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Road to Something new

[@Jayjay610_]

The wellness coach recommended is a hidden gem 💎 in this video !

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True

[@coreylandrie8187]

I live 20 minutes away and haven't been in years but after the video I'm in the mood for Greek food

[@jamesclick8223]

Tarpon Springs at the top of my list of places in Florida I haven't been but want to.

[@ShopaHolli50]

I love your videos. Tarpon Springs is a great place to visit

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words, yes it is a great little getaway

[@josephfacundo26]

Can't wait to get back-- one of most favorite Florida towns...

[@karenstrycharz1499]

One of my very favorite top 3 Florida towns, for my husband, sister-in-law, brother & myself, too! We have been going to Tarpon Springs for yrs & yrs! We just love it too!♥️

[@jokelly1762]

Hellas. Yum. Love Tarpon Springs. Haven’t been there in awhile.

[@mirtarifenburg9621]

Beautiful

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Mirta

[@Lipsoteeee]

Excellent video.

[@genehinders9769]

Great video! Beautiful area!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Gene

[@genehinders9639]

Love the video and the Tarpon Springs area is wonderful! We've only been there once but definitely planning on a repeat visit!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep it is certainly worth a visit, this is a good time of year for next 6 months

[@scrapiron6870]

U do such an awesome job,

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I appreciate that

[@karenstrycharz1499]

HE DOES IMDEED! Love this video & all his videos!♥️

[@beautifulflorida]

Great video! L 48. Thank you for sharing!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks beautiful Florida

[@clarkegavin3]

Great Video!

[@Itachimangekyo]

I live ten minutes from Tarpon and have been there more times I can count on my fingers, and I love the presentation here, it's perfectly accurate!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@doubleoseven273]

Another great one!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Double O Seven

[@TheJBSFamily]

Great Work Randy!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jay

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

dear Randy; I hope you are well, it's been a while since I watched your video (due to work overload, I don't have much time to watch youtube). otherwise, i didn't know there was a greg community in florida. for information, the greeks were dominated for a long time by the ottoman empire (current turkey), suddenly the greeks were influenced by the ottomans and we find that there is a lot of resemblance in the greek and turkish gastronomy. Good luck for the future.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yes true, there is alot of Turkish culture in Tarpon Springs as well...good to hear from you again

[@dirkmatzat9802]

Hi Randy, excellent video again. Long time ago I've been to Greece and with this video memories came back about the nice time I had there, when I enjoyed their culture and food. Wish you a nice weekend. Greetings and blessings from Germany 👋 Dirk P.S. Spring arrived in Germany, so the weather is also getting better in this part of the world. 😁

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dirk, yep I guess this is a good time of year for Germany as well, think you might be alittler cooler

[@genehinders9769]

We also stopped by Yianni's and did the sunset cruise with the same outfit...very good experiences. Also stopped by Mykonos and Hella's Bakery mmmm

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear your feedback as well on these places of interest, thankyou

[@genehinders9769]

@@TampaAerialMedia your videos are very well done visually and informational!

[@cousinadventures2346]

Very nice video!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Cousin Adventures

[@googleuser4053]

I lived in Tarpon Spring now o love in Palm Harbor but go there very often

[@quintaeco]

Home sweet home!

[@lanifayborsvold3017]

our favorite thing in Tarpon Springs was the aquarium.

[@amywamala]

My Dad and stepmom live in Tarpon Springs! Love it there! My favorite Greek food is definitely pasyicho don't know if I spelled it correctly 😂

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep love that greek food

[@randygotrhythm]

Great video man! You cover it all. Transplant from Pittsburgh 5yrs in Tarpon as a fluke. I just picked a town close enough to Tampa and got this and every other great town nearby...Dunedin 😉. Out on the gulf bouncing around on my jetski island to island as much as possible!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You picked a great part of Florida to land in.

[@lissyperez4299]

I miss Tarpon Springs so much! Ever been to the little St. Michael Chapel? Need to go.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Amazing place...wish we had more time....

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Us too!

[@davidsheriff8989]

@@TampaAerialMedia we leave in couple of days back home to Brasil, come visit us

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Here tuned in from Barbados🇧🇧

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Hope you are enjoying your time there

[@thefamily512]

Great channel

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou TheFamily and thanks for joining the premiere

[@cocoaorange1]

I never heard of Tampon Springs, or knew much about the Greek community in FL. Your dog is cute. Nor did I know that there was a sponge industry in FL.

[@cocoaorange1]

Sorry Tarpon Springs.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Ila

[@terriconrad4612]

We live near Tampa and visited Tarpon Springs a few weeks ago. Didnt have any idea where to go but we just walked. Ate at Mama’s. Was pretty good. My hubs loves Greek food so for his bday next week we’re going back but want to eat somewhere on the water. Any particular recommendations? This was extremely helpful! Thank you! 💕🙋‍♀️🌴

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yes the video shows you the places on the water, Dimitris, Captain Jacks, Rusty Bellies, and Bayou Bistro, you can see the description for the exact time stamps.

[@vegasstoker9647]

I need to check that place out. Be cool to cruise around on a Golfcart.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep, there tends to be more golf carts in our next area, Dunedin

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Dang! Missed the premiere!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thats ok, premiered on Sat instead of Sun this week, but next week will be back on Sun

[@jimgreen5788]

TampaAerialMedia, excellently done video. Thanks very much, as I'll be there in mid July. This gives me a lot of things to consider in addition to the cruise out of Dodecanese Blvd.'s dock. May I point out that I just went to Wikipedia to confirm a suspicion I had? I found that Dodecanese is Greek for "12 islands", is pronounced dough-deck-uh-KNEES, and is named for a group of Gk. islands of the same name.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea not sure if Wikipedia has that pronunciation right, cause the Greek people around Tarpon Springs pronounce it like I did in the video

[@jimgreen5788]

@@TampaAerialMedia, oops! me and my big mouth.😔

[@billgreene2171]

Great video, batting 1000

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep its Baseball season now

[@lissyperez4299]

Lived in the area 20y and never knew about a lot of this..

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear especially from someone who has lived there

[@jdock32778]

Where did you get the dog backpack? I have a small Havanese doggie. I couldn't find the link.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Try this Link, Bella is 13 lbs and this pack could even fit alittle larger dog easily www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Carrier-Backpack-Small-Pets/dp/B0888SRMHS?crid=2D8V9G7YITJQL&keywords=kurgo%2Bdog%2Bbackpack&qid=1682388221&sprefix=kurgo%2Bdog%2Bback%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=tampaaerialme-20&linkId=8104ff393c79deca980f4f8e23c75ce8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[@GreeceUSA]

🇬🇷❤🇺🇸

[@rkaplangul]

Great video. What is the song name at 12:40 ?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, it is Feggarolouste Mou by Marios, available on PremiumBeat.com

[@rkaplangul]

@@TampaAerialMediathank you

[@heidihowe1975]

Dogs are no longer allowed on those tours unless they're a service dog. New state rules. 😢 Great video, thanks.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, she is, but I'm not aware of any FL law against dogs on boats

[@vladi6569]

Hella's is the best! Octopus salad !

[@saltlakeangler1900]

Dawg we don’t need any more tourists

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Your businesses depend on the tourists to make a living.

[@jastienlu6347]

I will live here in 2025 to 2030

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Good move

[@harper222]

I love your content, it's really relaxing and nonabrasive. Nonabrasive, of course, until you used FUCKING PAPYRUS.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for your feedback

[@HugoRH444]

Good example of how not to drive. A pet in your lap? 👎👎