Palm Harbor is probably one of the largest "towns" in Florida, measuring in at nearly 30 square…read moremiles, and sits in the northern portion of unincorporated Pinellas County. Until recently, I actually thought it was a proper municipality, due to its size. Stretching west to east from ALT 19 on the Gulf coast to Lake Tarpon and the Oldsmar city limits on the east. Then, spanning from Dunedin's northern border to Tarpon Springs; that's a lot of land! Historically, the town has been called by many names: Bay St. Joseph, Yellow Bluff, Sutherland and then finally Palm Harbor. Back then, Palm Harbor and all of Pinellas was still part of Hillsborough County and quite sleepy outside of small fishing and citrus industries. Today, over 57,000 people call this town home, and the city boasts a moderate nightlife, most of which is confined to the historic downtown area along Florida Ave. between County Road 1 and ALT 19. Small indie shops, bars and delicious restaurants line the sleepy downtown streets and can get a little rowdy at times during the weekends, but usually quiet down by midnight. The most exciting thing going on in Palm Harbor is the brewery scene. To the east, Laugerhaus sits a stone's throw from Oldsmar's western city limits, and boasts some of the best German and Austrian grub in the entire area. The owner, of the former Hops Restaurant fame, brews up traditional German beers, as well as American flavors. To the West, closer to downtown, is Stilt House Brewery, Palm Harbor Brewery and the brand new de Bine Brewery--all of which are outstanding. There is not much in the way of beaches in Palm Harbor though, which is unfortunate due to the town's position on the Gulf coast. However, within Palm Harbor's town limits is Crystal Beach (a sleepy town within a sleepy town, if you will), where a small "beachy" area can found. Crystal Beach is interesting because they have a post office, but no home delivery. Residents travel to the P.O. to pick up their mail. Overall, a great place to go eat and have some drinks, but not exactly ideal for living, especially with some of the property tax rates, which climb as high as $4,000 a year in some sections. Most of the town feels like one big-ass suburb to me, outside of the historic downtown area.

The largest Greek community outside of Greece. We've gone out on sponge boats, toured the docks &…read moremuseum, shopped, eaten & drank & explored.

I had a bookmark file of Tarpon Springs since two years on my yelp page and I finally got to visit…read moreand mark off all the spots I had saved for so long. This town is definitely worth a visit and a tourist hotspot. We really had a great time and there's a lot of variety. There's history, sponges, shops, great restaurants, beautiful beaches, and parks.

My first time on the trail. Rode my bike several miles on the west end from East Lake Oaks…read moresubdivision. LOVED IT! Will be going further east in a day or so. Beautiful trail, lots of shade, bridges, and wide in most parts to pass walkers, etc.

One of my favorite running trails in the area. Very clean and maintained. My fiancé come here to…read morerun a few miles, bike or bring the dog to the park. They have a dog park, several baseball fields, children's park and plenty of space for running and cycling. There are plenty of poop stations along the way which makes it a perfect spot for a long walk with your pup. The trail is open sunrise to sunset and offers beautiful views of the Lake Tarpon Canal.

These fun events pop up once in a while and this one was at Innisbrook Resort. I had to park half a…read moremile from it but luckily I love to walk through nature and it was cool and pleasant. Others were not so pleased! The original old cars are amazing pieces of art! From a 50'something 2-seater Thunderbird to a perfect 2 of 9 Alfa Romeo and then a 195X Chevy Suburban! My personal favorite was the classic 60's clean and sharp Cadillac! Never to be duplicated and always to be appreciated! These designs are incredibly unique and beautiful! Oh yea. I got there early and they were out of coffee. Minus one star but life is good with beautiful automobile art!

This is the largest and most original Indian mound in Tampa Bay! 100's of years, native people…read morelived here. And now you can visit too!

First time patrons, found on Yelp. Highlights below:…read more Service: Exceptional. Our server, Taylor, was great. She checked in at the right moments without being intrusive and helped us choose dishes that complemented one another. Food: Traditional Italian done very well. We shared four appetizers and three entrees among four people -- every dish was excellent and consistently flavorful. Atmosphere: Cozy and inviting -- the kind of place that feels warm and authentic, perfect for a relaxed meal on vacation.

Food was impeccable; service so good and ambience was so so nice ! Merica was such a great server!…read more If you want authentic Italian; this is your place and they have outdoor seating

This is a unique and creative experience in nature that's small yet mighty. Getting here is going…read moreto be a workout! Here's what you need to know: 1. Wear your most comfortable flip flops and bring a pair of walking sneakers and socks (in case the flops wear you down) 2. Bring a fannypack/tote filled with string and a sharpie. Also pack water and a snack. 3. Go to the bathroom before you hike it'll be a walk! 4. If you park stay on Mandalay Ave and park alongside the street before the roundabout that leads into the residential area. When you get a meter stsnd or by app reserve 2 hours 15 min. Trust me - it's way better to overestimate your walking time. We reserved an hour and a half and underestimated by 15 min. We were power walking at near nighttime on the beach. The parking fee was super cheap! 5. Go down the street and walk to the beach facing the water and head immediately right following the shore. You'll follow the shore for 2.5 miles. Yes, that far!! Once you've gone to the way way way far side you'll hit an L shape of trees that form a Grove collection of shell decorated art trees! 6. Grab a shell with a hole, decorate the shell with a message from your sharpie. Hang it on a string or let the branch hang it for you! Enjoy the views! It's quite secluded but a nice getaway. Go an hour and a half before sunset. It's a 5 mile trek round-trip. When we went it was right at near sunset and getting dark. We cut through the Regatta beach club and walked the sidewalk down to our parking spot. The artsy shells on the tree are a treat to see and some are blank. No matter what just admire the one of a kind trees created by others in nature.

Walking around historic downtown Tarpon Springs I couldn't help but be drawn to this vintage…read morepostcard style mural on the outside of the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center. This is a 25-by-4 1/2-foot digitally printed mural by Eagle Photographics in Tampa. It was unveiled in 2020 and is a reproduction of a 1994 painting, called Changing Tides by North Pinellas based artist Christopher M. Still. The mural depicts Tarpon Springs sponge diving heyday around the Anclote Key Lighthouse. The original painting was donated to the Tarpon Springs Public Library by Elizabeth Coachman, an artist and former head of the medical laboratory at AdventHealth North Pinellas. Elizabeth and her husband Michael wanted to keep Changing Tides in the City of Tarpon Springs. Artist Christopher M. Still is known for his paintings of Florida's wildlife, people and landscapes. He works out of Dunedin, Florida and has a gallery in Tarpon Springs. In 2010 he was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. Of the mural he has said "It's a big honor to do this, to have an entryway sign for Tarpon Springs. It's neat having it as an entryway sign out here and you can walk over and see the original indoors nearby." Today the Changing Tides mural serves as a welcome to the City of Tarpon Springs. People love to have their photos taken in front of it and it preserves the rich history of this town as a sponge diving village.

Another great evening at Casa Ludovico! We were greeted by Stefano and seated right away. Juan our…read morewaiter explained the specials, and we started with the zucchini florets stuffed with ricotta...absolutely delicious. I had a Cosmo martini, my husband enjoyed a red wine, and both were perfect. For dinner, I ordered the tortellini alla vodka and my husband had the linguini alla pescatore di Sant'Angelo, both outstanding. Stefano stopped by to check on us, and we even shared a lovely conversation in Italian about our heritage. Thank you to Stefano and the entire staff. We'll definitely be back!

I quite liked it here! The vibe inside is cosy and good for a date night or a private chat with…read moresome friends. Menu has a lot of options and I liked the octopus appetizer. The caesar salad lacked a little bit of flavor. And I got a seafood pasta but I had them switch the red sauce out for a white wine garlic butter sauce and I thought it was great. Was it the best Italian food I've ever had? No. But would I come back? Absolutely. The service was attentive and between our waitress and the guys who help bring things to the table, we were taken care of pretty well.

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