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2022 Registration for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp Opens April 12th

St. Stephen's Summer Camp is cherished for its tradition for many Orthodox youth in Tampa Bay going back to the 1980's when the camp first stated. The highlight of these children's summers, St. Stephen's Summer Camp offers opportunities for arts and crafts, athletics, community-style living and mealtimes, as well as social activities in the evenings, but also time for reflection and liturgical services for our youth. Teens of the Metropolis of Atlanta who are entering 6th through 12th grades when school begins in the fall can attend St. Stephen's Summer Camp, and the camp offers 5 weekly sessions of which...
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Live Music Celebrating Greek Independence Day on March 25th at Katerina’s Taverna & Grill

Known for its lively atmosphere and delicious Greek Island inspired menu, Katerina's Taverna & Grill will host a live music celebration in honor of Greek Independence Day on March 25th at the restaurant. Join George Sampariotis and the Ypopsin Band and get there early! Doors open at 6:30 to 7:00pm for dinner, so don't delay and grab your table ahead of time by reserving tickets now. There is a chance that this event could be soon SOLD OUT! There is a $10 cover charge to attend. You can reserve tickets by calling 727-935-4246. Katerina's Taverna & Grill is located at...
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St. George Hosts Greek American Festival November 5-7, 2021

Join the community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Richey for their 37th Annual Greek American Festival the weekend of November 5-7, 2021. Dubbed the largest Greek festival in Tampa, the event features free admission, free parking, and free entertainment for all ages. https://www.facebook.com/NPRGreekFest/videos/522084411680327/ Greek music, food, drinks, dancing, vendors and a carnival A DJ from International Sounds will be joining them again this year to play the greatest and latest in Greek music, and for the families with children there will be over 20 carnival rides. Plus, enjoy authentic Greek food favorites including entrees, sides, desserts,...
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Nativity Fast Begins November 15th

One of four major fasting periods throughout the Eastern Orthodox Christian ecclesiastical year, the Nativity Fast (also known as Advent in the Western World) begins November 15th and concludes on December 24th. For Orthodox Christians, it is a time to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Flesh, on December 25th. During the Nativity Fast, Christians are asked to abstain from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, and are encouraged and called to focus more deeply on prayer and almsgiving. According to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the primary goal...
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June is World Sponge Month and Tarpon Springs is the Sponge Capital of the World

As the Sponge Capital of the World, Tarpon Springs, Florida is home to several varieties and shapes and sizes of sponges harvested from off the eastern Gulf of Mexico coast reefs and sea bottom. Although they look like plants, sponge are really animals! June is World Sponge Month and what is a celebration of sponges without a ode to Tarpon Springs' long standing sponge industry. Let’s be fair, this is an ode not just for the more than 100 year history of Tarpon's sponge industry, but also for the centuries sponges have been used for many practical applications. View this...
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Glyká Mou: 8 Unique Tampa Bay Greek Bakery Desserts to Try Right Now

Mati Donuts Hole in One Donuts in Tarpon Springs whipped up these Mati (evil eye) donuts for a birthday party. Head into the shop and ask about them! These need to be tried by everyone. Hole In One Donuts is located at 39024 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Banther (@davidbanther) on Jun 21, 2019 at 6:39am PDT Baklava Tiramisu Along the busy path of the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks you'll find that the crowds aren't too crazy at the Taste of Greece, but its menu is nearly identical to...
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Locally-Owned Hellenic Aesthetic Brings the Ethos of Summers Spent in Greece to Tampa Bay

We asked locally-owned Hellenic Aesthetic to share its story with us as part of our series showcasing Greek business owners in Tampa Bay. Thank you to founder Marianthi Vlachos for telling us all about her lifestyle boutique which celebrates Greek culture of the past and present. Out of what passion did your expertise in cultural expression through Greek products form? I received my bachelor’s degree in Art History in 2013. Throughout the process of earning my degree I became more intimately acquainted with Greek art and objects of both antiquity and the Byzantine periods. This exposure to historical artifacts opened my...
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The Limani on the Sponge Docks Serves To-Order Greek Food that’s Passed Down from the Heart and Nafplio

We asked The Limani to share its story with us as part of our series showcasing Greek business owners in Tampa Bay. The Limani team is gracious, generous with its food, and widely known by the local community. We wish many years to George Xristou, who owns and opened the Limani on Tarpon Spring's beloved Sponge Docks 15 years ago. Out of what passion did your expertise in cultural expression through Greek food and drink—and through the cafe form—and how and when? Further, how is this likened to restaurateurs in Greece? Having grown up in Greece, one thing you will...
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2019 Greek Independence Day Festivities in Tampa Bay

While March 25th is the official date of Greek Independence Day which commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 which ended in 1830 with the establishment of an independent state free from Turkish rule, Greeks all over Tampa Bay will be commemorating Greek Independence Day throughout the last week of March. The date also coincides with the Feast Day of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. Below is a list we have compiled of all the local ways you can celebrate Greek Independence this year. Share with friends and make plans! March 24th at 11:30 AM |...
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DJ Astatos Birthday Bash at BARaki Jaunary 25th

Resident DJ and general manager at BARaki Yanni Astatos Stathakis, "DJ Astatos", celebrates his birthday bash at the lounge Friday evening, January 25. The party starts at 10 PM. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! There is no cover charge for party-goers and BARaki is buying everyone's first drink! Say you're going on the party's event page here. DJ's Efhimios "CT" Spyratos and Foti "RAW" Kokkalidis will be on hand, as well. Event is brought to the community by EllasTV, KimaFM, Mad World TV, ellasCafe, and of course BARaki. BARaki is a Greek...
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