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Chris Alahouzos Becomes First Greek-Born Tarpon Springs Mayor
Former city commissioner Chris Alahouzos beat out his challenger Frank DiDonato and became the First Greek-Born Tarpon Springs Mayor.
Alahouzos will replace Mayor David Archie, who could not run because of term limits.
Alahouzos returns to the city board after three...
Greek News
Chris Alahouzos is 1st Greek to Serve as Vice Mayor, Tarpon Springs, FL.
Chris Alahouzos left his homeland, Kalymnos, at the age of 14 to visit America with his father, who was a sponge diver. They settled in Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he has lived for 43 years. The Vice Mayor of...
Diaspora
Greek Mayor Alahouzos Reelected in Tarpon Springs (video)
Tarpon Springs, FLorida Mayor Chris Alahouzos won a second consecutive term on Tuesday by garnering about 56 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.
Alahouzos, 68, said he ran a campaign based on the record of his first term,...
Greek News
Plato Academy Head Steve Christopoulos Drowns in Costa Rica
Steve Christopoulos, the head of Plato Academy and CEO of Superior Schools in Florida, drowned in Costa Rica on Wednesday, the Greek Reporter has learned.
The Greek American was on vacation and his death was an accident, according to his...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Epiphany 2024: The Largest Celebration Outside Greece
As happens every year, thousands flocked to Tarpon Springs, Florida to celebrate the Greek Orthodox Epiphany with the traditional diving for the Cross.
Tarpon Springs, which has a large and thriving Greek community, hosts one of the most popular Epiphany...
Diaspora
Most Important Greek Landmarks in the USA
Several significant Greek landmarks in the USA reflect the country's rich Greek heritage.
These landmarks symbolize the Greek culture and have become important community centers for Greek Americans across the United States, preserving their traditions, history, and architecture.
Some of the...
Crime
Greek American Arrested in Tarpon Springs, FL for Video Voyeurism
A Greek American man was arrested for allegedly setting up a camera in the men’s restroom of a coffee shop in Tarpon Springs Florida.
Spyridon Voulgarakis was arrested on March 11 and charged with battery and video voyeurism.
Police said a...
Diaspora
Thousands Join Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration
Tarpon Springs basked in its 117th annual Epiphany celebration, a richly choreographed religious and cultural event that brought thousands of visitors to the Florida city.
Tarpon Springs hosts the largest Epiphany celebration in the western hemisphere.
Following the Divine Liturgy and...
Diaspora
16-Year-Old Retrieves Cross in Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration
Thousands of people attended the annual Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, Florida on Thursday.
Archbishop Elpidophoros and Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta were the officiants in this year’s liturgy at the city's St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Following the Divine Liturgy and Great...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Epiphany: Greek Orthodox Prepare for 2022 Celebration
The annual Epiphany celebration of the Baptism of Jesus Christ by St. John the Baptist in the River Jordan will be held on January 6, 2022 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros,...
Diaspora
Florida’s Greek Hub of Tarpon Springs Strengthens Ties with Homeland
The mayor of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Chris Alahouzos, continues to strengthen his ties with Greece after recently returning from an extensive visit to the country.
Alahouzos' visit was part of the Sister Cities program, which aims to build meaningful cultural...
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs Lights Landmark for Greek War of Independence
Tarpon Springs, Florida will light up the facade of its Cultural Center this week to commemorate the Greek War of Independence.
Diaspora
Tarpon Springs: The ‘Greek Island’ of the United States
Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County, Florida, resembles a Greek island, with its blue and white structures, street names, the boats in the harbor, and the Greek-themed shops and restaurants.
The picturesque town has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of...
Greek News
Greek Mayor of Tarpon Springs: We are Hit Hard by Irma
Chris Alahouzos , Greek-born Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Florida, spoke on Greek television on Sunday, describing the catastrophic passing of Hurricane Irma through the region.
The mayor spoke on Skai television during the raging hurricane, saying that the area was tested...
Greek News
Tarpon Springs Mayor Aims to Open a Bona Fide Hotel Close to the Famous Sponge Docks
Chris Alahouzos, Tarpon Springs' first Greek-born mayor has been serving in his position for just over a year and he is gearing up to make good on his campaign promises to attract private investors to develop, construct, and operate a...