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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is truly an experience like no other. From taking a boat ride around the peaceful Anclote River to visiting countless motley shops and restaurants, each offering unique delicacies. Guided tours are available - giving a full history of the area and its traditional sponge industry. Wandering along the docks themselves can be just as enlightening with locals scattered around sharing stories and natural wonders being showcased throughout.
Address : 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

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Fred Howard ParkFred Howard Park is a beautiful destination perfect for family-friendly activities. Situated on 152 acres of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, it offers visitors an experience of unspoiled natural beauty in a pastoral setting. There are boat ramps and picnic pavilions for those who want to spend the day fishing or simply admiring the scenery. For more adventurous guests, there are parasailing opportunities as well as water skiing, windsurfing and snorkeling.
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Wall Springs ParkWall Springs Park, is a rare gem of nature. Visitors to the park will find abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure - from fishing and picnics to hiking and exploring unique wildlife. The main feature of the park is a large spring-fed lake, surrounded by lush vegetation and home to hundreds of species of tropical birds. The lake is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a two-mile-long freshwater stream, allowing for amazing canoeing and kayaking experiences along serene mangrove trails.
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Dunedin CausewayThe Dunedin Causeway is a beautiful bridge that connects downtown Dunedin to Honeymoon Island in Pinellas County, Florida. The two mile long causeway created as part of the construction of U.S. Highway 19 was built in 1925 and has been used ever since by both locals and visitors alike. Not only does the causeway provide an easy path for vehicles to reach the island, but it also provides a stunning view of St Joseph's Sound which sparkles any time that sunlight hits the water.
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Honeymoon Island State ParkThe park is 385 acres (1.6 km2) in land area with 2,400 acres (10 km2) submerged and 4 miles (6 km) of beach. Consistently receiving more than one million visitors each year, it is the most-visited state park in Florida.
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Caladesi Island State ParkCaladesi Island State Park, is a beach lover's dream come true. With crystal clear turquoise waters, white sugar sand beach and an array of activities available to do, this park promises to be an unforgettable experience. From kayaking through the mangrove forest to catching the ferry and exploring neighboring islands; nature observing with its abundance of water-birds and wildlife; swimming in the warm gulf to fishing off the Caladesi Pier - there’s something for everybody.
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Caladesi Island State ParkA three-mile nature trail, a marina, picnic pavilions, bathhouses, a park concession stand, and a beach is what you will encounter in Caladesi Island State Park. The Caladesi Island beach was listed as the best beach in United States by Dr. Beach in 2008.

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Pinellas County
Second-smallest county in Florida by land area. Due to its small size and high population, by the early 21st century Pinellas County has been mostly built out, with very little developable land left available.

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