Why Tarpon Springs May Not Be For You

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  • @ToABrighterFuture
    @ToABrighterFuture ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Not mentioned, but for those with an interest:
    There's a small Greek Orthodox shrine to St. Michael the Archangel that's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. I've been there a few times: the artwork is nice, if nothing else, but if you do happen to experience Michael's presence while you're there, it's amazing.

  • @HigherThanYou
    @HigherThanYou ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nobody but this dude, not even foreigners, think Tarpon Springs is "diverse". The Greek culture and historical relevance is why people are interested. If you want "diverse" you can live in almost any Northeastern City.

    • @craigvogel2935
      @craigvogel2935 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I live in the northeast and I keep out of the northeast urban diverse areas to much crime violence and low quality of living standards

    • @MsBeachgirl10
      @MsBeachgirl10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why are you living there if you hate it so much?@@craigvogel2935

    • @jig1056
      @jig1056 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just visited Tarpon Springs on Friday and it was extremely charming. I checked out downtown, sponge docks, and then went out to Anclote Key. I'd love to come and spend a full weekend. The one thing I didn't think was this place is diverse. I could honestly say I did not see one person the entire time I was there.

  • @bobmarshall6688
    @bobmarshall6688 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We also have lived there for 12 years and love it. We have a house on one of the bayous It is close to everything without being on top of everything. We are probably the only two people who live there that are not Greek but out Greek neighbors could not be more charming and accepting. Old Florida at its best.

  • @sonichuizcool7445
    @sonichuizcool7445 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Tarpon springs. 1990-1997Lived on a boat while in middle school and high school. Lived on anclote river and alt 19. The marina where capt'n jacks is located. Years ago owned by a husband and wife.
    Point is tarpon springs was pure love. We ran up and down the sponge docks. Because I had Greek friends we were always getting fed by someone's grandmother or one of the businesses would be handing us stuff and we ran around and had fun.
    Looking back it was great. We were safe, always had jobs and someone was always keeping an eye on us. So many Greek families I hold near and dear to my heart. They are the heart beat of tarpon. They are what made it so magical.
    Mr. Souvlaki - Greek chow mein. I swear best stuff ever. Big mama shrimp boat before March 93 storm killed her was my hookup for fresh shrimp right off the boat. I would run around on my dingy and the shrimp boat guys were always so nice to us.
    In the end tarpon is a great and safe place. At least then it was. But I see the same magic now even as I roll through on appliance repair calls.
    Love you guys!

    • @caladesiislandlife
      @caladesiislandlife 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you❤ as a Tarpon born and Raised Greek I so appreciate that!!

  • @anaolivares6247
    @anaolivares6247 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I live in tarpon springs and I absolutely love it! The people are very friendly, always seem happy and relaxed. I love how quiet it is and enjoy the beauty of the beaches it has. Although I would like for the city to do some remodeling to “some” areas. But overall great schools, great culture and great atmosphere. Love my little tarpon town ❤

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love living in Tarpon too!

  • @meanoldrunk
    @meanoldrunk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    i would think a town that is "NOT" diverse would be a strong selling point.

  • @scangadah
    @scangadah 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love it here . Not Greek but love the people here.

  • @Mach11976
    @Mach11976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Tarpon, the people and of course the food.

  • @georgeklimes7604
    @georgeklimes7604 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are the insurance costs (including flood) these days? Do they allow solar panels? What is the pricing range for something like a 2-3 BR and 2+ BA with parking, and how close are most of these kinds of properties to St. Nicholas?

  • @georgannafrantzis
    @georgannafrantzis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish more realtors would explain to potential buyers the distance to major cities, more shopping, etc. Over the years we’ve grown beyond necessities, and new residents still want every little thing within 5 minutes.
    I don’t quite understand why you think Tarpon is not diverse though.
    The Greeks that built the sponge industry moved here for a better life. They didn’t come here to recreate Greece. We are extremely patriotic, and that is why you will always see both flags at the docks.
    And the tourist industry is directly connected to the sponge/fishing industry. One does not exist without the other.
    “Touristy” stuff is our town’s biggest industry.
    The Greeks at the docks embrace diversity; they embrace tourists.
    🇺🇸❤️🇬🇷🙏🏻

  • @39forest
    @39forest ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Did I see outrigger canoes towards the end of the video? What a wonderful place to live.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed you did! they actually have a canoeing club here in Tarpon Springs.

  • @michaelpulaski9582
    @michaelpulaski9582 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lived in Holiday for last 15 yrs, thou cold drive , i love just taking 1 bus on nice day, right to Doca Stop, so no worry driving if decided to drink anything, its a nice place just go to shops and look for deals

  • @Ofcmike301
    @Ofcmike301 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I’m looking to move to TP spring in late 2024..

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's exciting! Let us know if we can help in any way!

  • @toddrannbartley1684
    @toddrannbartley1684 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I moved to NPR from ky and after 3 months I'm looking to leave already...realized I picked the wrong town. I am contemplating tarpon springs actually. I've visited tarpon many times and it's just toooo cute!

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tarpon is a great area! Feel free to reach out and I can help answer any questions you may have.

  • @edwinmontes4202
    @edwinmontes4202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it over there. The only problem I have is, it seems like everything closes at 9 o’clock.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah small town vibes like that for sure

    • @edwinmontes4202
      @edwinmontes4202 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LivinginTampa my wife and I. We are looking to make the move to Florida. On a $350,000 budget. Tarpon Springs clear waters love that area. It looks I would never guess something by the water there.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      Reach out to us sometime and we can talk through your options. There is quite a bit in that price range. info@livingintampafl.com

  • @jacquiswann9325
    @jacquiswann9325 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you done a video about Holiday? Looking to move to the area this year and Holiday is an area that I'm interested in.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't yet! you should check out my video on New Port Richey in the meantime.

    • @julialaw6471
      @julialaw6471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in Holiday. Look for the tucked away little subdivisions west of 19. Key Vista, Gulf Trace, LA Villa Gardens are nice, pretty and safe 👌

    • @jacquiswann9325
      @jacquiswann9325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@julialaw6471 thank you so much!

    • @rh1203
      @rh1203 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Holiday has gotten a little run down.

  • @rh1203
    @rh1203 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Tarpon Springs. But if folks keep saying it is wonderful, the more people will move there and it will lose its charm. Look at Tampa! Prime example. Grew up safely in Tampa. Wouldn't live there now for anything.

  • @hf1493
    @hf1493 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went here last March. I didn't want to leave. I'd love to rent there.

  • @patriciaprice8682
    @patriciaprice8682 ปีที่แล้ว

    The neighborhood near Sunset Beach is beautiful. The whole place smells like an aquarium.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree!

    • @user-mx3vf8gu2w
      @user-mx3vf8gu2w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We used to go to Sunset Beach most every night In the summer. It didn't close til midnight and the cops wouldn't hassle you.

  • @tinaforcier6234
    @tinaforcier6234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Craig Park? The spring bayou.

  • @Stephen_C
    @Stephen_C ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like a great place to live. 😉

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I personally really love it!

  • @odysseusofithaca
    @odysseusofithaca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been there twice, know some people who live there and I liked it. Perhaps one day I may live near by or in the wider area, whether be the Pinellas county or next to it. BTW, all this talk about "diversity" driven by and forced upon by the current narrative, is more about political ideology and control than just mixing it up and having a balance. It has become a suffocating mantra and a litmus test for everything everywhere and at times, it is neither such a great thing nor it produces the idealized results. I live in NYC, the failings of the continuous push for ever more over diversification are now becoming quite apparent. If Tarpon Springs, a small town in FLA vis-a-vis the behemoth NYC is not quite "diversified" may a good thing after all and perhaps fits it's character. Is not as if they have watch towers and border patrol over by Dodecanese Ave blocking the entrance of undesirables. Common now, it is not about the one size fits all kind of a thing. Enjoy the town, enjoy the flame saganaki cheese over at Hellas Restaurant, take a boat ride with Odyssey tours (and say hello to Rio the owner) and chill. It's not that serious.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @julialaw6471
      @julialaw6471 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen brother, keeping it Greek keeps it sweet ❤!

  • @victorv3077
    @victorv3077 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @dancalvano8702
    @dancalvano8702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any videos on Ybor? I’m in love with the idea of living in a hybrid of little Italy meets the French quarter

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do actually! I have a couple

  • @mgw2sei
    @mgw2sei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It sounds like you understand the definition of "diverse". If everyone is Greek, well, then it would not be diverse.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but it assists in making the Tampa metro area as a whole more diverse.

  • @GodisGreat0105
    @GodisGreat0105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tarpon is full traffic is ridiculous come back maybe in 2080 😅

  • @MichaelSims94
    @MichaelSims94 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sponge capital of the world

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Michael!

  • @toli0968
    @toli0968 ปีที่แล้ว

    crime?? ty

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would look up some crime maps for best info on that.

  • @BlackKettleRanch
    @BlackKettleRanch ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it looks great. The hurricanes sound like the only down side.

    • @LivinginTampa
      @LivinginTampa  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Douglas! Feel free to reach out if we can help in any way whatsoever!

    • @bobmarshall6688
      @bobmarshall6688 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually in the 12 years I have been there we have seen 3 tropical storms and no hurricanes. Other than some debris from the trees we have seen no damage.

    • @bobmarshall6688
      @bobmarshall6688 ปีที่แล้ว

      We've seen some tropical storms. but in the 26 years we've lived there we have never seen an actual hurricane.