The Greek Community of Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs is a small Greek community located on Florida's Gulf Coast. The city boasts the largest percentage of Greek Americans in the U.S. with a population of 23,434, according to the 2010 census. The city, once known for it's prosperous sponge diving and harvesting business, is now a charming and popular tourist destination. Greek immigrants first arrived in the 1880's and built a thriving community and sponge diving industry. By the early 1900's, Tarpon Springs was known as the largest American sponge port. Today, still rich with culture, the Greek people of the sponge docks carry on their traditions by attracting tourists to the area with interesting shops, museums, and restaurants. They are dedicated to honoring their sponge diving history, and retaining their Greek heritage and customs. Born in Tarpon Springs, George Billiris, is a fourth-generation immigrant, who owns many properties in the area. He graciously agreed to be interviewed to discuss his interest in maintaining the cultural history of his birth place, and their unique way of life.

[@727ads4]

I love all the Greek restaurants and delicious food they have in Tarpon Springs Florida awesome video thanks for sharing it with everyone

[@heidicombs3029]

Loved visiting there.... the community was so friendly.... got a great cup of Cuban coffee, and sandwich. Live music, amazing!... must see!

[@vanyakouveli3113]

Thank you for the great video! Euharisto poly

[@lorie1111]

Great documentary thanks for sharing.

[@rrocketman]

Thanks for this

[@POSEIDWNAS13]

Nice and clear explanation and a nice video..

[@treetrunkthompson4537]

Cant wait to go back!!!!!

[@docalexander2853]

A great place you should not miss if you go to Florida. I really enjoyed the food and I still have and use some of the sponges I bought there. It is like going back in history.

[@michaelfilimon8510]

Ever since age 11, ive been a proud Hellenophile if Romanian descent. "Xeno" or not, To Kosmo ton Ellinon, (the Greek world) will always hold a special place in my hear and soul even after my last breath. S'EYXAPHSTW PARA POLH!

[@t.b.tarponbaking535]

One love 🇯🇲

[@MrsDogLover]

Small? Tarpon has the largest Greek American community in the entire United States!

[@kebec1]

are there any Pontian Greeks in Tarpon Springs? Pontian dancing?

[@kostah9548]

U pontion greek

[@outatisater7943]

Tσαντα του Ολυμπιακου xD