Tarpon Springs

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We took a short trip over to the old Greek sponge tocks in Tarpon Springs.  A few of the old sponge harvesting boats are preserved as floating museums for tourists.  Not many sponges are harvested here anymore.

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Lots of pelicans.

 

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Boat parking.

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An old sponge building.

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This place was about to be renovated into condos.

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A freshwater spring.

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Manatee breathing!

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Sun going down in the west.

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