Tag: Tarpon Springs
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...
Greek American Congressman Bilirakis Earns Highest Legislative Effectiveness Score
Greek American Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis earned the highest ''Legislative Effectiveness Score'' of any lawmaker from Florida earlier this month, according to the Center...
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...
Thousands Celebrate the World’s Largest Epiphany in Tarpon Springs (Video)
On Sunday, 58 Greek teenage boys aged 16 to 18 participated in the Epiphany cross dive in Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, with the belief...
The World’s Largest Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs, FL
The Greek Orthodox feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th each year across the globe. Many would be surprised to learn that...
The Miraculous Story of St. Michael’s Shrine in Tarpon Springs
Saint Michael's Shrine, at 113 Hope St. in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a place where faithful have reported miracles taking place for decades now....
Tarpon Springs High School Band Crowned US Champions
Congratulations are in order for the Tarpon Springs Outdoor Performance Ensemble for being crowned 2018 Division AA National Champions for the United States. This...
Tarpon Springs Celebrates Epiphany for 112th Time
The 112th Annual Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs, Florida took place on Saturday, with Christian Chrysakis retrieving the Holy Cross from the water.
The Greek...
Tarpon Springs May Honor Sponge Merchant George Billiris
Tarpon Springs may honor the legacy of longtime sponge merchant George Billiris who passed away a year ago at the age of 89, a...
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...
Tarpon Springs Mayor Aims to Open a Bona Fide Hotel Close to the Famous...
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...
A Day in Tarpon Springs, Florida Is Like a Day in Greece! [photos]
That's right, Florida is awaiting you and once you arrive in Tarpon Springs you will be transported to Greece . . . well, not...
