It was early October and we had a nice break in the heat so I headed out for a walk at the Tarpon Springs sponge docks. I like walking here early in the morning before the workers and tourist are out on the sidewalks. It feels like a different place when it’s quiet, almost like I can feel the history of the street.
Some of the old boats along the water.
The above boat was built in 1935 and was used for sponge diving until 1943. It was then used as a rescue boat for the Navy during World War 2. After the war it went back to being a sponge boat until it was retired in the early 80’s.
A view of the working part of the docks.
More shots away from the tourist area.
One of my favorite houses along the bayou. It was built in 1885 by one of the founding fathers of Tarpon Springs. It is still a private home and was last sold in 2010. I would love to see the inside but it’s probably already been updated.
The sun coming through the crooked tree at Craig Park along the bayou.
This looks like a really wonderful town to visit!
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Oh my goodness. It is a wonderful time to walk around and take photographs. Interesting town to visit for sure.
The empty streets are especially interesting and the boats are so colorful. That house is really charming.