Tarpon Springs Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Located about 50 miles northwest of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Springs is home to some 19,000 residents who live in a city best known for its Greek heritage and major role in the sponge fishing industry. The city’s Sponge Docks are listed as a National Historic District. The community’s downtown is also an historic district with more than 150 antique shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. One of the gems of Pinellas County, Tarpon Springs is composed of a wide variety of residential areas that are situated around saltwater bayous and other waterways. Pinellas County boasts 4,348 acres of parks and beaches providing a wide variety of activities for all ages including golf, fishing, tennis, and swimming. Tarpon Springs is part of the Pinellas County School system that supports three elementary schools, Tarpon Springs Middle School, Tarpon Springs High School and St. Petersburg College. In addition, the University of South Florida is nearby. The education facilities are excellent from pre-school to post-graduate levels.