Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs Epiphany: A Sacred Tradition Amidst Rain and Renewed Faith

In the midst of a rainy Saturday outside St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Nik Gombos stood and made a promise.…

1 year ago

Florida man accused of secretly recording men with spy cam in the restroom at 'We Spy Coffee & More' cafe

Suspect identified as 'business partner' allegedly admitted to police he placed camera under sink in men's restroom. A Florida man…

2 years ago

On this day in 1528, Theodoros Griego becomes first Greek to set foot in the USA

The first Greek known to have stepped foot into the USA is Theodoros Griego, a sailor who landed on Florida…

3 years ago

A Taste of Greece in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Mama’s Greek Cuisine By Athena Mavromatis For those of you who don’t know Tarpon Springs, Florida, I’m here to put…

3 years ago

Tarpon Springs: 16 year old Alexander Makris retrieves Holy Cross in largest Epiphany Day celebration in the world (VIDEO)

16-year-old Alexander Makris retrieved the Holy Cross at Tarpon Springs, Florida, at what is considered the world's largest Epiphany Day…

3 years ago

"We are now ready to write a new chapter in our history": Greek PM

Following the US Vice President Mike Pence's statement that "the bonds between the United States of America and Greece have never been…

5 years ago

Greek Prime Minister on final leg of U.S. tour

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on the final stretch of his official visit to the United States. Earlier this…

5 years ago

Tarpon Springs celebrates 114th Epiphany ceremony with special guest PM Mitsotakis

By Athena Mavromatis  Today, January 6, 2020, Tarpon Springs celebrated its 114th Epiphany ceremony. In the past years, the Greek…

5 years ago

PM Mitsotakis receives key to Tarpon Springs from Greek American Mayor (VIDEO)

By Drossoulla Mavromatis Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has arrived in the United States for an official four-day visit and…

5 years ago

Greek PM Mitsotakis to begin his official US Visit on January 5

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will begin his official four-day visit to the United States on January 5 and will…

5 years ago

Greek American mum turns her hobby into a business

By Athena Mavromatis  She’s not just a regular mum; she’s a creative mum! Greek-American small business owner Mary Houllis Hankenhof…

5 years ago

A touch of Greece in Tarpon Springs all year round

By Drossoulla Mavromatis Unfortunately, not all of us live in Greece all year long. For many of us Greeks who…

6 years ago

On this day in 1528, Theodoros Griego becomes first Greek to set foot in the USA

The first Greek known to have stepped foot into the USA is Theodoros Griego, a sailor who landed on Florida…

6 years ago

Greek-born Mayor of Tarpon Springs, re-elected to serve US city with highest percentage of Greeks

By Drossoulla Mavromatis Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Chris Alahouzos has many accomplishments to celebrate in 2019. One being his…

6 years ago

A Taste of Greece in Tarpon Springs, Florida

By Athena Mavromatis For those of you who don’t know Tarpon Springs, Florida, I’m here to put it on the…

6 years ago