Your travel checklist for Tarpon Springs: 1. Score a parking place at the Sponge Docks. Check. 2. Take a boat ride with an old-fashioned sponge diver demonstration or a nature cruise that includes visiting Anclote Island. Check. 3. Eat way…
Garden Statues Salute Saints & Sinners
Garden statues – There are saints and sinners along with some surprise winners sitting in my back garden. Let’s start with saints. Next to the fish pond stands a metal angel, hands touching in prayer, wings serenely open wide…
Go Greek for a day (or two) in Tarpon Springs
“Once a week, go Greek.” Look for this motto on shirts worn by the wait staff at Mr. Souvlaki’s restaurant on Pinellas Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Be quick to take a peek because the waiters are moving pretty fast, threading…
A Declaration of Cultural Diversity
We believe these truths to be self evident – cultural diversity makes us strong, celebrating our heritage keeps the past alive for future generations and when the Greeks are cooking, just show up. Amen. Cultural Diversity Alive and Well in…