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Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,003 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 22,554. Tarpon Springs is notable for having the largest percentage of Greek-Americans of any city in the U.S.

Smells of baklava wafting from the bakeries, phrases in Greek overheard in the conversations of old-timers, fishermen stepping off the boats with their fresh catch and shops filled with souvenirs of the old country transport you to a land far away.

As you walk or drive further into this community in northern Pinellas County you will discover more: a bustling downtown with unique restaurants, antique shops and other specialty stores.

Tarpon Springs also boasts of modern health facilities and schools, upscale homes on the beautiful Anclote River and serene Lake Tarpon, parks, country clubs and marinas. The area, a blend of old traditions and new ideas, also has a thriving industrial park and a progressive business atmosphere.

Throughout a ten-mile radius of downtown Tarpon Springs, you will discover beautiful parks, pristine beaches, golf courses, marinas, salt and fresh-water fishing spots and many other outdoor attractions.
Marine enthusiasts can participate in deep-sea or inshore fishing for more than 300 species of fish that abound in the surrounding waters. You can also spend the day chartering a yacht, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking or riding
jet-skis. There is never a lack of ways to take advantage of the average 361 days of sunshine this area enjoys each year.

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