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Tarpon Springs: Visit the Greek village of Tarpon Springs, "the sponge capital of the world."

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St. Pete/Clearwater Beaches
Best of the Area
Watch a "best of" video of St. Pete/Clearwater beaches, shopping, dining, history, culture and lots more.
Discover art in St. Petersburg
Arts in St. Petersburg
St.Petersburg is home to a diverse and thriving arts scene.
Fort De Soto Park Family Fun
Family Fun at Fort De Soto
Fort De Soto Park offers more than just beautiful, award-winning beaches. At this Tierra Verde favorite, families can also enjoy...
John Levique Pirate Days festival, Johns Pass, Madeira Beach
John Levique Pirate Days
Celebrate John Levique Pirate Days at John's Pass in Madeira Beach.

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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
St. Pete Art, Theater and Music
Art walks, museum tours, theater (indoors and out) and music of all sorts come together in St. Petersburg’s burgeoning arts scene.
Tarpon Springs sponge docks
Dive Into Greek Culture in Tarpon Springs
Greek sponge divers converged on Tarpon Springs in the early 1900s and developed the world's largest sponge industry.
Largo's Heritage Village shows 19th-century Florida life.
St. Pete History: Indians, Homesteaders, Soldiers
The rich history of the area takes you from Indian mounds dating from 1000 AD to train depots of the Industrial Age.
Fort De Soto Park beaches
Award-Winning Fort De Soto Park
History buffs, avid paddlers and leisurely beachcombers will find plenty to enjoy at Fort De Soto Park, voted the No. 1 beach.
St. Petersburg Beach Drive shopping arts
Explore St. Pete Area Arts Districts on Foot
Explore arts districts in Gulfport, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin and St. Petersburg for cultural enrichment and a little exercise.
Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg, Florida
Parks That Merge Outdoors & History
If you're looking to see Florida – the natural way – on your next vacation, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area offers one great choice after another. The...
Indian mound, Philippe Park
Indian Mounds Give Clues to Early Cultures
Indian mounds in the area tell the story of the native Tocobaga and Safety Harbor cultures that once thrived along our shores.
Clearwater St. Petersburg romantic escapes
Romantic Weekend Getaway in St. Pete/Clearwater
Rekindle the fire with dinner under the stars, museums and galleries, a sunset sail and a day of two cultures.

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