Ama is a bronze sculpture of a mermaid that was added to Craig Park in 2014. She stands at the edge…read moreof Spring Bayou. Philip Jepsen and Mermaids Of Earth brought the idea for the statue to the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee in 2013. Ama is part of the Amaryllis Art for Charity project sponsored by German company Koh-i-Noor. The projects mission is to place 100 Ama mermaid statues around the world in beautiful locations near water. Ama of Tarpon Springs was the 17th statue in the series, and the first on America's East Coast. The Japanese word Ama, refers to traditional pearl divers in Japan while in Tarpon Springs you have the history of the sponge divers. Ama is also the nickname of French artist Amaryllis Bataille who created the Ama mermaid sculpture and many other mermaid art pieces. Ama was cast in Thailand and shipped to Tarpon Springs. At the base of the state is a sponge vase as a nod the Tarpon Springs sponge diving history and there is a small manatee on the left side of the base representing the manatees in Spring Bayou. I love the myth of mermaids so it was a delight to find this beautiful sculpture in Craig Park.

Visible from across the tracks on 9th Ave, head to the corner of 9th Ave N and 3rd St N for the…read morebest viewing spot. The Honk4Love mural, artist unknown, is both huge and amazing! I'm sure SHAMC, a local arts center, had something to do with it. Check it out! Life is good with art!

This unique patchwork sculpture used to be in front of the downtown Safety Harbor Fire Department…read morebuilding. Now, it's saved in a nearby residential neighborhood for all to see! Life is good with unique art in Safety Harbor!

Had a really nice experience coming across the art on the electric box in Clearwater. It is a small…read morebut creative piece of public art that adds a lot of character to an otherwise ordinary street corner. The design is colorful, detailed, and does a great job of turning something simple and overlooked into something interesting to look at. It is one of those little touches that shows how much the city cares about public art and making everyday spaces more visually appealing. It is a quick stop, but definitely worth pausing for if you are walking or driving through the area. The only reason it is not a full destination is simply because it is a smaller piece and does not take long to see, but it still leaves a positive impression. Overall, a cool and creative addition to Clearwater's public art scene. Easy 4 stars.

Public art can be found if you keep your eyes open! The City of Clearwater has been trying to…read moresupport public art projects to create some beauty and interest in an otherwise deserted and dreadful downtown area. Everyone knows and loves Clearwater Beach! But downtown and nearby neighborhoods are slowly becoming a place to find amazing public art! This piece is by Tim Boatwright and was funded by the City of Clearwater. Life is good with public art!

My wife and I stopped in and saw the doggie while while we were in town interesting little concept…read morejust a bunch of dogs with the city above it and just neat to see

Wonderful public art sculpture here in Tarpon Springs! Art is everywhere here if you look for it!…read more Life is good with art!

A brave Greek immigrant sponge diver stands along the docks of Tarpon Springs, a Greek community…read morethat became the center for the Florida sponge industry in 1890. In later years the town has evolved into a sponge industry tourist attraction and it is a great place to find Greek food. This bronze copper statue replaces an older fiberglass model from 1975. The Sponge Diver statue was dedicated in 2002, "In Memory of the Spongers of Tarpon Springs". The statue depicts a young man in his rubber diving suit and boots, holding his helmet in one arm. Many sponge divers died on the job. This statue stands a memorial to the lives lost while pursuing this dangerous profession. You can find the Sponge Diver Statue across from the Sponge Exchange, just west of Athens St. on Dodecanese Blvd. As a fan of public art I was pleased to make the Sponge Diver's acquaintance.

Down at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs to attend the Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show this…read moreweekend. It was a gorgeous day for it. There was something for everyone. So glad to see the docks and merchants survived Idalia's storm surfer but there were a couple of shops advertising "storm sales". Great event, plenty of bargains from local and visiting artists in addition to regular merchants. I love the Sponge Docks!

On the Parks and Maintenance building hidden in Safety Harbor, there is a truly fantastic public…read moreart mural! It's by Carlos Culbertson, Derek Donnelly, James Oleson, & Tanya Pistillo. Life is good with art!