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Interested in some fun facts and history about Tarpon Springs, FL?
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1. Tarpon Springs is known as the "Sponge Capital of the World" due to its long history of harvesting sponges from the Gulf of Mexico.
2. The city was founded in 1876 by Greek sponge divers who immigrated to the area.
3. The city is home to the world's largest collection of Greek restaurants and bakeries.
4. The city hosts an annual Epiphany celebration, which is a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony that celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
5. Tarpon Springs is home to several historic sites, including the Tarpon Springs Historical Museum, the Sponge Exchange, and the Anclote Key Lighthouse.
6. The city is also home to several parks and nature preserves, including Anderson Park, Fred Howard Park, and Brooker Creek Preserve.
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