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Event Promotes Shop Local

Posted by Jeff Stolbom in Amusement, Craft Beer, Dining, Downtown District, Events, Florida, Food, Shopping, Tarpon Springs, Things To Do, Wine | 0 comments

29.04.16

Join the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association on the first Friday of every month for our First Friday Event! FIRST FRIDAY

The event is held in the Downtown District of Tarpon Springs on E. Tarpon Avenue, Hibiscus Street and Safford from 6pm-10pm on the first Friday of every month (excluding January and December). There will be live music, vendors, food concessions, beer, wine and a different theme each month.

May 6th, 2016 is Latin Night!

Love handmade? We have 100 vendors selling everything from soaps...

handmade event textiles...

handmade accessory event

handcrafted food...

handcrafted food event

 kettle corn, wood work...you name it! All handmade by our community's talented artisans and artists.

The Tarpon Springs Merchants Association supports the "Shop Local" initiative. There are many people who supplement their income by vending at festivals and markets like ours. For some, it is a hobby that they hope will one day be a full-time venture. Your support and encouragement can help launch the business of their dreams. Before you click the 'Buy It Now" button online, why not see what our local community has to offer? All of our downtown businesses support and carry local art, jewelry, accessories, and many other items. If we don't make a concerted effort to support local, it won't be long before all we have is big box discount stores. How boring would that be?

Many of the local boutiques and galleries have extended hours on the evening of the event. This is a great way to discover the eclectic art galleries, antique stores, boutiques, home decor, furniture & gift stores that Downtown Tarpon Springs has to offer.

eclectic boutiques and galleries event

Prefer to dine in? The downtown district has award-winning burgers and craft beer at our taverns, breweries and sports bars...

award winning burgers event

Fine dining, from Modern American to Greek...

modern American dining event

Bistros...

European style bistro event

Craft pizza...

craft pizza event

Bakeries...

fresh baked goods event

with mouth-watering pie...

homemade pie event

and strong coffee : )

photo-by Drew Coffman Bring the kids and enjoy Replay Amusement Museum which houses the largest collection of classic arcade and pinball machines in the Southeast!

Concerned about parking? No worries! Park in the Splash Park parking lot at 508 Live Oak Street and we will bus you to the event. The bus will run from 5pm-10:30pm.

If you are interested in being a vendor please email tarponspringsflorida@gmail.com and an application will be emailed to you. A 10’x10′ booth space is only $20, (additional fee of $15 for electric). This is a great way to promote your business or product and direct people to your Etsy or online store.

We hope to see you at this fun monthly event!

Take A Virtual Tour Of Tarpon Springs!

Posted by Jeff Stolbom in Amusement, Boat Cruises, Boating, Dining, Downtown District, Events, Florida, News, Shopping, Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs, Things To Do | 0 comments

27.05.15

 

 
CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of Tarpon Springs!

Expect The Unexpected

Posted by Jeff Stolbom in Amusement, Boat Cruises, Dining, Downtown District, Events, Florida, Food, Shopping, Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs, Things To Do, Wine | 0 comments

27.05.15

  

Expect The Unexpected In Tarpon Springs!

expect the unexpected
The Downtown Tarpon Springs Historic District and World Famous Sponge Docks offer more local shops, boutiques, restaurants and taverns in one-square-mile than any other town in Pinellas County!
A visit to the  World Famous Sponge Docks will transport you to a charming Grecian fishing village and working waterfront, with many eclectic, independent shops, restaurants and bakeries that sprinkle the streets. One can't help but fall in love with the small town where both Greek and Floridian histories blend together to create an intoxicating cornucopia for the senses. 
While at the Sponge Docks, why not BOOK A TOUR with a Tarpon Springs native...
or take a NATURE CRUISE or SUNSET CRUISE?
Since the first Greek settlers arrived in Tarpon Springs in the early 1900s, the district has thrived as a cultural haven where generations have planted roots that sprouted into what has now become a prime Florida destination. 
 
The historic community of Downtown Tarpon Springs and SURROUNDING AREA is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also an All American City Finalist.
The Pinellas Trail runs right through the Downtown District and links to the Splash Park, Dog Park and Sponge Docks area.
For locals living in the surrounding cities, Downtown Tarpon Springs serves as a quintessential and convenient escape from the norm. The myriad of mom-and-pop retail stores, boutiques, restaurants, brewery, winery and taverns in this district help create an ideal setting to enjoy a stroll in the beautiful climate, sample culinary treasures or enjoy a savory meal, shop for a new outfit or stylish home décor, take in the picturesque scenery and much more. The district has so much to see and do that every visit is a fresh, invigorating experience. 
expect the unexpected in tarpon springs
Visitors with a knack for marine life can take a short walk from the Downtown District and head to Spring Bayou and Craig Park to see Alma, a famous six-foot-four-inch striking bronze mermaid sculpture. During the winter months, manatees become the local favorite as they grace Spring Bayou in search of warmer waters.
In addition to its beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants and working waterfront, what else can you expect in Tarpon Springs? A good celebration! It's no wonder the eclectic seaside community attracts thousands of visitors: in addition to its vibrant "Shop Local" initiative, the district hosts monthly festivals and events that include the Fine Art Festival, Seafood Festival, Night In The Islands, Snow Place Like Tarpon Avenue and an Antique Car Show.

For more information about the unique shops, restaurants, bakeries, taverns, breweries, tours, cruises, events, and more, visit TarponSpringsFloridaUSA.com.

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Expect The Unexpected In Tarpon Springs!