Tarpon Springs is best described by the Chamber of Commerce in this way.
"Tarpon Springs was incorporated as a city in 1887. The community first settled there in 1882. The city is named for the tarpon, a fish that is found in abundance off the coast. Many Greek immigrants came here after 1905 to continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. The Epiphany ceremony, an old Greek Orthodox rite, is a colorful event that is held on January 6th. Tarpon Springs is a part of Pinellas County, which is located in west-central Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Population 20,000
Incorporated 1887
Area of City 4,900 acres
Miles of Waterfront 51
Number of Households 7,398
Median Age 42
Average Temperature 72.8
Annual Rainfall 54.27"
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