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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grill...
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Capt'n Jacks is THE HOT SPOT in Tarpon
Springs.
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Escape to a simpler time; Tropical, laid-back old Florida
waterfront dining.
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Whether you're visiting or live in the area, get
away to paradise any day of the week.
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Enjoy the largest tiki bar in
Tarpon Springs! Featuring live music, dinner, drink specials, and
breathtaking sunsets.
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Capt'n Jack's always has the freshest seafood
from local fishermen as well as, pasta, steaks, and more.
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It's all
about Good Food, Good Fun, and the best water front dinning in
Tarpon Springs.
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Come dock your boat and enjoy our new menu.
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Rum River Bar & Grill...
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Opened in October 2009 Rum River is
located on the banks of the beautiful Cotee River in New Port
Richey, FL.
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Rum River features live music, happy hour drink
specials and a broad menu that is sure to meet the taste buds of
everyone in your group.
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Don't forget to stop by to take in one
of our breathtaking sunsets!
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Rum River always has the freshest
seafood from local fisherman as well as steaks, salads, burgers, and
more.
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It's all about great food and fun!
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Robert Crown Wilderness area...
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Was incorporated on Nov. 6 1988
owned by Florida dept. environmental protection.
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Designated bird sanctuary home to
near 50 species.
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Many more stop during migration.
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Robert K. Rees County Park...
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45 acres including Deer Island which
is mostly mangroves and wetlands
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650’ boardwalk on the north side and
a 2 deck observation deck
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Named after a county commissioner of
the late 60’s early 70’s kept out developers
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1971 truckloads of sand where
brought in to make the beach
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Several picnic tables, a playground
and a shower
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1st developed in late
20’s by Cora & Gib Brown built his own phone line
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They built a new block house in the
40’s which still stands
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Durney Key Stilt houses...
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Stilt houses where built as fishing
camps starting in 1902
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Fishermen poling there boats would
have a place to rest & seek shelter
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Bill Baillie or James Clark built
the first house
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Their were 24 stilt homes when
hurricane Gladys destroyed 11 homes
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The government will not allow more
than 14 homes to be rebuilt after
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There were 13 homes in 1986, ½
taken out by no name storm in 93
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Johnny Cash brought Billy Graham to
visit Des Littles house during the 70’s
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The property is still state leased
after a 1999 extension
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They are destined to be tore down in
2016 unless they can get another extension
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They are not allowed to rebuild if
severely damaged
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Florida State Parks Service
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Enjoy a restful and relaxing dinner
aboard our boat.
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We feature elegant cuisine from top
Tarpon Restaurants.
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Rest, Relax and enjoy fine dining aboard
our boat while capturing a stunning sunset.
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Have a romantic
dinner getaway or simply rest and relax and enjoy great food and a
gorgeous view!
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Anclote Key state park
(Spanish for anchor)
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Island was formed over a 1000 years
ago and weather and currents reshape it
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Grover Cleveland declared a
lighthouse reservation in 1886
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188 acre park home to 43 species of
birds including Bald Eagles
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Lighthouse was built on Sept 15 1887
and refurbished in early 1990’s stands 101’
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Grover Cleveland declared a
lighthouse reservation in 1886
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Surveyors have proven 30% growth of
island since 1957
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The “Angel of Mercy” was
decommissioned in 1984
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Gulf Islands Alliance has had it
relit this April 2010
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There is a new lighthouse keeper
Connie Wiesehan
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Cotee River...
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First residents of Pasco County were
the Timucuan Indians during the 1200’s according to the burial
grounds and artifacts that are found along the river.
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Around 1750 Indians of the Southeast
settled in the region and where known as Seminoles. French
settlers from the east coast had good relations.
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Spanish sold Florida to the U.S. in
1819, had a hard time with the Seminoles.
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Florida became a state in 1845
pioneer life was harsh on the river due to heat, mosquitoes &
yellow fever.
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In 1883 Capt Richey resided on the
south end of the river and operated a mail service to Anclote
river and a cargo service form Anclote to Cedar Key making this
an important port. Originally called Hopeville than later
changed.
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The later end of March one of the
largest festivals in Tamp Bay area is the Chasco Fiesta. An 11
day event of art shows, live music, boat and main street parades
and of course parties. The first one took place in 1922.
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Port Richey was incorporated in 1925
and new Port Richey in 1924.
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Thomas Meighan built his house on
the river in 1927 and the world famous Hacienda Hotel opened.
Meighan also built a theatre at that time.
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Known as little Hollywood buy many
film stars who visited the Hacienda.
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The Hacienda was visited frequently
by residents from all over the bay area.
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From the late twenties through not
so distant past the communities have been visited by several
Hollywood types such as: Gloria Swanson, Esther Williams, John
Wayne, Erol Flynn, Billy Graham while studying bible classes in
Tampa. Many others.
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Anclote River...
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The little village of Anclote dates
back to 1545 habited by Timucuan Indians and visited by pirates
such as Cook, Gaspar and Kidd because of a sweet water well
there.
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Settlers started developing Tarpon
springs in the 1870’s named after the abundant fish.
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The closest food store was a log
cabin 20 mi to the south now Clearwater
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In 1887 the town of Tarpon Springs
became inc. The first in Pinellas. The railroad came and Greek
sponging group which 90% were British.
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Safford became the most prominent
citizens, building a school, donating land to churches and his
sister became the first female physicians in Florida.
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In the 1900’s the sponge industry
shifted from Key West, Cuba & Bahamas to Tarpon making it the
largest Sponge ports in the U.S.
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It was then that Greek immigrants
perfected the harvesting of sponges.
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John Corcoris developed the first
mechanized sponge harvesting boat in 1905.
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The sponge exchange as created in
1908.
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Today it is a 2 million dollar
industry
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Tarpon Springs High School was built
in1912.
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City Hall was built in 1915.
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Wilmslow state park and Ritter point
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