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Spongeorama Sponge Factory

A small museum lets visitors soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

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Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration

Every January 6, young men dive into Spring Bayou in search of a cross and a year's worth of maritime blessings.

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Whimzeyland

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

KatieBush

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11 miles from Tarpon Springs

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Clearwater Virgin Mary

This glass-stain Mary attracted thousands of pilgrims until her head was shattered by a vandal with a slingshot.

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12 miles from Tarpon Springs

Hindu Temple of Florida

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

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15 miles from Tarpon Springs

Two-Headed Gator of Seminole Heights

"Bite or Smite" became the unlikely mascot of a Tampa suburb.

Molly McBride Jacobson

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21 miles from Tarpon Springs

Ulele Fairyland Figures

These former theme park figures have a new lease on life outside a water plant-turned-restaurant.

sidesalad

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22 miles from Tarpon Springs

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