Why Tarpon Springs May Not Be For You

Why Tarpon Springs May Not Be For You
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[@ToABrighterFuture]

Not mentioned, but for those with an interest: There's a small Greek Orthodox shrine to St. Michael the Archangel that's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. I've been there a few times: the artwork is nice, if nothing else, but if you do happen to experience Michael's presence while you're there, it's amazing.

[@bobmarshall6688]

We also have lived there for 12 years and love it. We have a house on one of the bayous It is close to everything without being on top of everything. We are probably the only two people who live there that are not Greek but out Greek neighbors could not be more charming and accepting. Old Florida at its best.

[@sonichuizcool7445]

Tarpon springs. 1990-1997Lived on a boat while in middle school and high school. Lived on anclote river and alt 19. The marina where capt'n jacks is located. Years ago owned by a husband and wife. Point is tarpon springs was pure love. We ran up and down the sponge docks. Because I had Greek friends we were always getting fed by someone's grandmother or one of the businesses would be handing us stuff and we ran around and had fun. Looking back it was great. We were safe, always had jobs and someone was always keeping an eye on us. So many Greek families I hold near and dear to my heart. They are the heart beat of tarpon. They are what made it so magical. Mr. Souvlaki - Greek chow mein. I swear best stuff ever. Big mama shrimp boat before March 93 storm killed her was my hookup for fresh shrimp right off the boat. I would run around on my dingy and the shrimp boat guys were always so nice to us. In the end tarpon is a great and safe place. At least then it was. But I see the same magic now even as I roll through on appliance repair calls. Love you guys!

[@caladesiislandlife]

Thank you❤ as a Tarpon born and Raised Greek I so appreciate that!!

[@anaolivares6247]

I live in tarpon springs and I absolutely love it! The people are very friendly, always seem happy and relaxed. I love how quiet it is and enjoy the beauty of the beaches it has. Although I would like for the city to do some remodeling to “some” areas. But overall great schools, great culture and great atmosphere. Love my little tarpon town ❤

[@LivinginTampa]

We love living in Tarpon too!

[@davidrichards3921]

I am a midwesterner who has been to Tarpon Springs about ten times, ranging from an afternoon trip to a month's stay. I love it. I have not been a property owner, so flooding and hurricanes is not something I worry about. But it has so many things attractive for a local, or a northerner like me, that I regularly recommend it to my friends. It is not entirely touristy, and it has plenty of working people rather than all seniors. It has two fine beaches, of better quality than your video suggests, it has lots of Greek restaurants, a small but attractive downtown, and just enough tourist attractions to be a fun place to be. It is also on the Pinellas Trail, a paved bicycling, walking and jogging trail that goes to Dunedin, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, and connects to the north and east. Its proximity to the Tampa Airport, Tampa itself, Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg is an added feature. I cannot recommend Tarpon Springs more for snowbirds, and I would think it is a great place to live despite the hurricane threat.

[@georgannafrantzis]

I wish more realtors would explain to potential buyers the distance to major cities, more shopping, etc. Over the years we’ve grown beyond necessities, and new residents still want every little thing within 5 minutes. I don’t quite understand why you think Tarpon is not diverse though. The Greeks that built the sponge industry moved here for a better life. They didn’t come here to recreate Greece. We are extremely patriotic, and that is why you will always see both flags at the docks. And the tourist industry is directly connected to the sponge/fishing industry. One does not exist without the other. “Touristy” stuff is our town’s biggest industry. The Greeks at the docks embrace diversity; they embrace tourists. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇷🙏🏻

[@toddrannbartley1684]

I moved to NPR from ky and after 3 months I'm looking to leave already...realized I picked the wrong town. I am contemplating tarpon springs actually. I've visited tarpon many times and it's just toooo cute!

[@LivinginTampa]

Tarpon is a great area! Feel free to reach out and I can help answer any questions you may have.

[@scangadah]

Love it here . Not Greek but love the people here.

[@jonlamb1712]

Every time I visit Florida, I go to tarpon springs! It is what it is!

[@HigherThanYou]

Nobody but this dude, not even foreigners, think Tarpon Springs is "diverse". The Greek culture and historical relevance is why people are interested. If you want "diverse" you can live in almost any Northeastern City.

[@craigvogel2935]

I live in the northeast and I keep out of the northeast urban diverse areas to much crime violence and low quality of living standards

[@MsBeachgirl10]

why are you living there if you hate it so much?@@craigvogel2935

[@jig1056]

I just visited Tarpon Springs on Friday and it was extremely charming. I checked out downtown, sponge docks, and then went out to Anclote Key. I'd love to come and spend a full weekend. The one thing I didn't think was this place is diverse. I could honestly say I did not see one person the entire time I was there.

[@meanoldrunk]

i would think a town that is "NOT" diverse would be a strong selling point.

[@edwinmontes4202]

I like it over there. The only problem I have is, it seems like everything closes at 9 o’clock.

[@LivinginTampa]

Yeah small town vibes like that for sure

[@edwinmontes4202]

@@LivinginTampa my wife and I. We are looking to make the move to Florida. On a $350,000 budget. Tarpon Springs clear waters love that area. It looks I would never guess something by the water there.

[@LivinginTampa]

Reach out to us sometime and we can talk through your options. There is quite a bit in that price range. [e-mail]

[@georgeklimes7604]

How are the insurance costs (including flood) these days? Do they allow solar panels? What is the pricing range for something like a 2-3 BR and 2+ BA with parking, and how close are most of these kinds of properties to St. Nicholas?

[@Mach19760]

I love Tarpon, the people and of course the food.

[@michaelpulaski9582]

lived in Holiday for last 15 yrs, thou cold drive , i love just taking 1 bus on nice day, right to Doca Stop, so no worry driving if decided to drink anything, its a nice place just go to shops and look for deals

[@Ofcmike301]

Great video! I’m looking to move to TP spring in late 2024..

[@LivinginTampa]

That's exciting! Let us know if we can help in any way!

[@39forest]

Hi! Did I see outrigger canoes towards the end of the video? What a wonderful place to live.

[@LivinginTampa]

Indeed you did! they actually have a canoeing club here in Tarpon Springs.

[@jacquiswann9325]

Have you done a video about Holiday? Looking to move to the area this year and Holiday is an area that I'm interested in.

[@LivinginTampa]

I haven't yet! you should check out my video on New Port Richey in the meantime.

[@julialaw6471]

I live in Holiday. Look for the tucked away little subdivisions west of 19. Key Vista, Gulf Trace, LA Villa Gardens are nice, pretty and safe 👌

[@jacquiswann9325]

@@julialaw6471 thank you so much!

[@hf1493]

I went here last March. I didn't want to leave. I'd love to rent there.

[@LivinginTampa]

I really don't blame you!

[@Stephen_C]

Sounds like a great place to live. 😉

[@LivinginTampa]

I personally really love it!

[@patriciaprice8682]

The neighborhood near Sunset Beach is beautiful. The whole place smells like an aquarium.

[@LivinginTampa]

I totally agree!

[@Mypresidenthaspoopypants]

We used to go to Sunset Beach most every night In the summer. It didn't close til midnight and the cops wouldn't hassle you.

[@rncine]

I’ve lived here for many years and you talk about the good things, what about the negative. Homeless people coming down here, soliciting you in parking lots, attacking you in the library, people moving down here from out of state thinking they can do what they want! I don’t even want to get into the city government 😡 Yes, it used to be a nice city, not anymore!

[@LivinginTampa]

Unfortunately, these are issues wherever you choose to live, especially in states and cities with a big tourism draw. We're always hoping for, and working toward improvement! Thanks for watching!

[@odysseusofithaca]

Been there twice, know some people who live there and I liked it. Perhaps one day I may live near by or in the wider area, whether be the Pinellas county or next to it. BTW, all this talk about "diversity" driven by and forced upon by the current narrative, is more about political ideology and control than just mixing it up and having a balance. It has become a suffocating mantra and a litmus test for everything everywhere and at times, it is neither such a great thing nor it produces the idealized results. I live in NYC, the failings of the continuous push for ever more over diversification are now becoming quite apparent. If Tarpon Springs, a small town in FLA vis-a-vis the behemoth NYC is not quite "diversified" may a good thing after all and perhaps fits it's character. Is not as if they have watch towers and border patrol over by Dodecanese Ave blocking the entrance of undesirables. Common now, it is not about the one size fits all kind of a thing. Enjoy the town, enjoy the flame saganaki cheese over at Hellas Restaurant, take a boat ride with Odyssey tours (and say hello to Rio the owner) and chill. It's not that serious.

[@LivinginTampa]

Thanks for watching!

[@julialaw6471]

Amen brother, keeping it Greek keeps it sweet ❤!

[@tinaforcier6234]

Craig Park? The spring bayou.

[@mgw2sei]

It sounds like you understand the definition of "diverse". If everyone is Greek, well, then it would not be diverse.

[@LivinginTampa]

Yes, but it assists in making the Tampa metro area as a whole more diverse.

[@MichaelSims94]

Sponge capital of the world

[@LivinginTampa]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@victorv3077]

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[@LivinginTampa]

Hey Victor!

[@GodisGreat0105]

Tarpon is full traffic is ridiculous come back maybe in 2080 😅

[@Joe-y6c5s]

I hateeee that area. You have sooooo many louddddd people, speaking God knows what language. And They're so loud you dont know if they are having a conversation or fighting 😅 And dangerous because you have two places that like to help the "homeless," which are the Shepherd Center S Pinellas Ave and St. Timothy Church on E Tarpon Ave a great great great majority of homeless people are drug addicts that 100% refuse to get help for. And there is no street lighting in what i think is a highly dangerous area and thats on the side and back streets by the Shoppes at Tarpon

[@toli0968]

crime?? ty

[@LivinginTampa]

I would look up some crime maps for best info on that.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

I think it looks great. The hurricanes sound like the only down side.

[@LivinginTampa]

Hey Douglas! Feel free to reach out if we can help in any way whatsoever!

[@bobmarshall6688]

Actually in the 12 years I have been there we have seen 3 tropical storms and no hurricanes. Other than some debris from the trees we have seen no damage.

[@bobmarshall6688]

We've seen some tropical storms. but in the 26 years we've lived there we have never seen an actual hurricane.

[@dancalvano8702]

Do you have any videos on Ybor? I’m in love with the idea of living in a hybrid of little Italy meets the French quarter

[@LivinginTampa]

I do actually! I have a couple