Sponge Docks Tarpon Springs, Florida

Old sponge boat on display near the Sponge Exchange and sponge dock in Tarpon Springs, Florida

This is one of the early sponge boats that has been preserved and is on display in Tarpon Springs near the Sponge Exchange and sponge docks.

Sign near Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs, Florida describing a sponge diving boat

Bleached sand dollars for sale at Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Bleached sand dollars being sold in the Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs, or they may have been in one of the other shops near the sponge docks.

Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs, Florida

The Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs is where fisherman sell their sponges.

Bleached starfish for sale in Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs, Florida

A basket of bleached starfish being sold at the Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs.

Natural sponges for sale at sponge exchange in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Sponges for sale at sponge exchange in Tarpon Springs.

Waterway in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Typical coastal scene around Tarpon Springs.