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sponges in tarpon springs, fl

updated mon 28 mar 11

 

Bob Leek on sun 27 mar 11


I was in Tarpon Springs, just north of Tampa, earlier this month. Tarpon=
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sponges at a place called the Dolphin shop. Also there are several amazi=
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Greek restaurants there... we ate at Hellas Restaurant and Bakery. A sid=
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is well worth it while at NCECA. See you all in Tampa. -Bob