If these shops could only talk. Over the 80 years it has occupied the spot, a commercial building on North Pinellas Avenue at Athens Street has seen a lot of changes in an area that once was part of this city's thriving sponge industry. ...more

March 7, 2009

In tough economic times, opening a gallery in downtown Tarpon Springs could be considered a bold move for Michelle Mardis, a local painter who has become known for her series of brilliantly colored canine portraits. Mardis wants her gallery to be an active part of the downtown and help spur a revival of the Tarpon Arcade. ...more

November 7, 2008

Without question, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral's annual Epiphany Celebration is one of the biggest events in the city. It draws thousands of visitors not only from this area, but from around the country, even from overseas. One might think each Jan. 6 would be a red-letter day for Tarpon Springs businesses. But only some businesses cash in on the crowds, and location isn't the key. ...more

January 12, 2008

You could call it "Margaret and Brenda's excellent adventure," the tale of two middle-aged women who took an unanticipated career turn into retailing just as the pivotal holiday-shopping season unfolds. ...more

December 10, 2007