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  • Tarpon Springs Florida sponge docks attractions. Replay Pinball Museum in Tarpon Springs + retro 80s & 90s video games! Also, Neptune’s Lounge, where my old band used to play!
    Cris The Girl : www.UA-cam.con/c/CrisTheGirl
    #roadsideattractions #tarponsprings #florida #pinball #neptuneslounge

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  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay  Рік тому +11

    Cris The Girl’s UA-cam channel. www.UA-cam.com/c/CrisTheGirl

  • @gilbertgranby9339
    @gilbertgranby9339 Рік тому +2

    That Sickly, Salty Smell of Freshly Caught Sponges, as they Dry in the Florida Sunshine 🌞🌴

  • @eugenedimitrov
    @eugenedimitrov Рік тому +1

    Tarpon springs looks breathtakingly beautiful! Looks like it's worth seeing and visiting!!!

  • @crushfamily4
    @crushfamily4 Рік тому +2

    Great job. I love Tarpon Springs. We used to visit here when I was a child. Still looks the same.

  • @trish5556
    @trish5556 Рік тому +2

    I love Tarpon Springs! I first went there when we lived in Tampa in the 1960's and we used to go to a fantastic Greek restaurant called Pappas. I think it closed around 2005. After I got married and we lived in Ocala my husband, son and I went over there so I could share the nostalgia. When I moved here to Kentucky, I met a Greek woman who has a food truck and we talked about Tarpon Springs. She said a lot of the Greeks from there have gone back to Greece because they don't like how Florida has become. I don't know about that. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing.

    • @DanTonysBreezanna0719
      @DanTonysBreezanna0719 3 місяці тому

      Yes Pappas Restaurant. I just commented on that. They had the best Prime Rib. Atmosphere and service was awesome.

  • @mikegriffin7600
    @mikegriffin7600 Рік тому

    Love it as always

  • @bjornemccomb8262
    @bjornemccomb8262 Рік тому

    Strong coffee after that sponge presentation! That’s funny 😄

  • @junebug58
    @junebug58 Рік тому

    Tarpon Springs is a fav place of mine😎Sadly haven’t been in years, So I really appreciated the Visit♥️

  • @eugenedimitrov
    @eugenedimitrov Рік тому

    Hey Jay!Wow!Such a marvelous spot!!!

  • @Mark-ur4ds
    @Mark-ur4ds Рік тому

    Cool vid! Luv those classic pinball machines

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤ love that town

  • @juliogonzales5441
    @juliogonzales5441 Рік тому

    Great 👍 video 👍 Mr Jay

  • @charlestatem3099
    @charlestatem3099 Рік тому

    Jay, I live in Tarpon. So glad you and Cris enjoyed your visit here. Come back soon.

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 Рік тому

    Awesome video thanks

  • @joeleeper214
    @joeleeper214 Рік тому

    🌴🌴 U are so right J, the wife and I go there quite often ! Definitely a nice relaxing a place ! Thanks for the volg. and C U and chris the girl in your next volg. Stay safe Happy volging Joe 🐊

  • @johnmartin7182
    @johnmartin7182 Рік тому

    Awesome thanks biggie fan of your channel 💯

  • @diannezipperer181
    @diannezipperer181 Рік тому

    OMG!! Thank you for the memories, I had lived in Tarpon Springs for 4yrs back in the late 70s. There was a pretty famous restaurant at the end of Tarpon Ave which is no longer there from what I heard...it was The Pappas.

  • @Rossturnerphoto
    @Rossturnerphoto Рік тому +1

    I love going to Tarpon Springs. In addition to having a lot to do there, it’s very scenic as well. I’ll have to check out that pinball arcade sometime. Looks like they have a lot of fun games although it’s a bummer that Tron game wasn’t working. I would love to play one of those again.
    I also enjoyed hearing some more of your backstory. I always wanted to be a drummer, but never learned how to play.

  • @jaysvoboda2391
    @jaysvoboda2391 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Jay, for giving the walkthrough in the Replay museum. I am moving down to the Orlando area from Dayton, and the one thing I will miss is the pinball scene back home. This looks like a great place to visit.

  • @jamesharper5545
    @jamesharper5545 Рік тому

    You have a great lady Tampa Jay
    Always cutting into her videos while she is filming
    Love ❤️ 😍 is wonderful Jay
    From Gwynn and James Spokane Washington

  • @gordonwchas
    @gordonwchas Рік тому +2

    "Mother Meres was born Amelia Petzold Meres in Germany in 1845, and came to the US as a child of 5. In 1882 she moved to Tarpon Springs with her husband and she ran the Fern Hotel there. According to a story published in the Tarpon Springs Tribune this mural was dedicated in her honor in 2010, 84 years after her death in 1923. It credits her accomplishments as planting cyads, which eventually gave the Tarpon Springs Cycadia Cemetery it’s name. She threw the first Christmas Party in the area, and helped to plant trees to beautify the town." - from the blog A Snowbird's Life Through the Lens

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Thank you for this awesome history!

  • @leearmstrong2743
    @leearmstrong2743 Рік тому

    Mornin!!! JAY!

  • @Luv2tickt
    @Luv2tickt Рік тому

    TJ: "Know your awesome, know your loved. There's always much ahead, my friends."
    CtG: "This ally-way smells!"
    🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣

  • @stevenlopez2521
    @stevenlopez2521 Рік тому

    O awesome you were on my side of town!

  • @loriminard6460
    @loriminard6460 Рік тому

    Cool arcade almost to 72k and beyond. !

  • @travisjohnson6358
    @travisjohnson6358 Рік тому

    You had me at pinball

  • @pamelaphelan4818
    @pamelaphelan4818 Рік тому

    Love all you do and what cris does also

  • @voyager0156
    @voyager0156 Рік тому

    The old story of Morris Lofton is that the metal around his headstone is not of a gate/fence. it is of an iron bed. It was Lofton's request to be buried "in bed." like the labyrinth of stones. love spending a cool weather day in Tarpon Springs--walk from the Library to the bayou where the Epiphany is held in January (sometimes one can see manatees in the bayou) to walking or taking a trolley down to Dodecanese. thank you for the walk down memory lane Tampa jay and Cris.

  • @davehitt
    @davehitt Рік тому

    Awesome!

  • @Thecorgially
    @Thecorgially Рік тому

    Interesting about the sponges.

  • @kltpep
    @kltpep Рік тому +2

    Wow that brings back memories. I haven't been to Tarpon Springs for close to 40 years. Some things still look the same.

  • @robinlee6295
    @robinlee6295 Рік тому +3

    Every time I visit my dad in Hudson, we have to go to Tarpon Springs. Love the sponge docks, Greek food everywhere, and nice beach areas as well! 🌴🦩

  • @styxfan4022
    @styxfan4022 Рік тому +5

    Man I love Tarpon springs, Love Hellas bakery, restaurant, The fudge factory, and Rusty Bellies and all the shops. Thank You Jay and Chris for bringing us along. I cant wait to go back. Keep up the good work.

  • @thecoolestdad
    @thecoolestdad Рік тому

    Tampa Jay how cool is that, that you are also a drummer like Cris. I told Cris on her video that I also am a drummer, keyboard player and some on the bass. Small world.

  • @rodneybarr5735
    @rodneybarr5735 Рік тому +3

    Glad to see Tarpon Springs get some love. That place doesn't get talked or shown much in UA-cam videos. Not the ones I usually watch at least. I've been there once and ate at a Greek restaurant, back during the late 2010s.

  • @OffRampAdventures
    @OffRampAdventures Рік тому +1

    We always stop at the more famous stops in Florida...think we'll have to check out TS next time!

    • @gilbertgranby9339
      @gilbertgranby9339 Рік тому

      If you haven't Cruised North of Clearwater; than it's about time.
      Native FL, Now lost in the Midwest
      State of IL 🌞 🌴 😎😎 🚔

  • @bjornemccomb8262
    @bjornemccomb8262 Рік тому

    Arcade machines remind me of Wreck it Ralph, and they had Tapper!!!!!

  • @paulblack7946
    @paulblack7946 Рік тому

    Hello Tampa Jay,
    I enjoyed your visit to Tarpon Springs. Maybe you can follow the Rays as they visit Atlanta, St. Louis and Cleveland. It’s so interesting as you visit outside the Stadiums. My son enjoys your video’s too.

  • @edantes2008
    @edantes2008 Рік тому +6

    I'm a retired New York city transplant to Orlando. I'm enjoying this beautiful peninsula called Florida, there's so much to enjoy in this state. Tarpon Springs is one of my absolute favorite places to visit, it's breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for the video.

    • @jenntip
      @jenntip Рік тому +1

      Welcome!!! We would love to keep our state beautiful, however our worry is people transplanting from up north voting.

  • @donnytucker
    @donnytucker Рік тому

    I have to go check out replay, looks so rad. I grew up with Aaaron gillespie. Our parents were in groups together and we went to church together. Haven't seen him in awhile. I've been to many Underoath and the almost shows.

  • @poss4757
    @poss4757 Рік тому

    Cool video, Mr. Tampa Jay

  • @gc4644
    @gc4644 Рік тому

    If you go to Tarpon Springs, thee best Greek restaurant to hit is Mr Souvlaki. Their Greek Chow Mein dish is to die for!!
    And it's the "Anclote" river (pronounced "anck-lote")
    Neptunes Lounge has been there since the late 70s.

  • @waterhorse5199
    @waterhorse5199 Рік тому +4

    👋Hi, Jay!! Fun fact: Graves during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s were encased in concrete as a deterrent to grave robbers/resurrectionists. It was becoming a big problem as medical practices began to advance.

  • @andrewschryer8131
    @andrewschryer8131 11 місяців тому

    I feel like I should be watching Fred Flintstone slide down the back of the brontosaurus LOL

  • @averybryant6997
    @averybryant6997 Рік тому

    looks like a laid back little town much like Key West, Sponge Bob would be Prrroouud!!

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 8 місяців тому

    Hellas, Rusty Bellies, Sponge Exchange, events almost every month on the main drag, TS is a great hidden gem, the demographic is a bit sketchy these days surrounding the sponge docks, so just be careful when parking for the day on the outskirts.

  • @cindypowel7517
    @cindypowel7517 Рік тому +4

    What a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day! The weather looked lovely, as did the key lime tart. The pinball place was awesome. Moonwalk Sega brings back so many hrs of fun. As always thx 4 taking us all along on your adventure with Cris

  • @mikeb5749
    @mikeb5749 Рік тому +2

    Thank you jay and Chris the girl for everything you do your so much appreciated

  • @jasondavidstapleton8337
    @jasondavidstapleton8337 Рік тому +1

    the miss pac man game i played that game in Coal Grove Ohio in 1990

  • @eugenedimitrov
    @eugenedimitrov Рік тому

    You are so cool dude !!! Would love to meet u up and hang out with ya some day!!! Keep working hard ! You are badass!!!

  • @stevenwitkowski6697
    @stevenwitkowski6697 7 місяців тому

    Hi my brother Eddie was the head chef at Papa's and Bill's Lighthouse restaurant back in the 80's and 90's. He just passed away on November 30th.😢😢

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Рік тому

    I'm surprised that the Bakery didn't display Baklava. Yummy, best Greek pastry ever. ❤️😋❤️

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      They had plenty of it just failed to show it thank you Kimberly

    • @kimberlylyerly2207
      @kimberlylyerly2207 Рік тому

      @TampaJay Greek food is my most favorite. I'll bet the restaurant had mind-blowing goodies, too. 😋

  • @DanTonysBreezanna0719
    @DanTonysBreezanna0719 3 місяці тому

    That was great!! Thank u. Do you remeber the famous restaurant Pappas on the corner. They may have closed in the 90s. I’m curious what the bldg is now. It’s the large bldg. at the bridge and turn off (right) from alt. 19. Right on the corner. They had the best prime rib. Keep up the good work. You both be safe.

  • @penny1186
    @penny1186 Рік тому +1

    I miss Bill’s Lighthouse restaurant and Pappas restaurant. It must be 20 years since they both closed.

    • @gc4644
      @gc4644 Рік тому

      And Paul's Shrimp House!

  • @Shelly-in-Tampa
    @Shelly-in-Tampa Рік тому

    A fun video would be showing some band footage and sharing what kind of music, stories behind and why you stopped. Cris too. So funny both of you were in bands. 90's Grunge? Country? Pop? What's the story???

  • @kimymarie596
    @kimymarie596 Рік тому +1

    Oh wow. We visited TS in 2008. Beautiful place. Glad you covered it 👍

  • @penny1186
    @penny1186 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been to both Martha’s Vineyard and Tarpon Springs. They are not really similar except for the ocean smells.

  • @rmartin2819
    @rmartin2819 Рік тому +1

    The Rose Hill Cemetery is very interesting history dating back to the 1800’s. Thank you so much for sharing some of the long forgotten African American history. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for chiming in, Russell. My pleasure my friend. Appreciate you

  • @stephaniefoley5569
    @stephaniefoley5569 Рік тому +3

    Great video mix ❤️ 😊 I’m a big CW history buff. The CSA soldier’s resting place & marker might be only one at that particular cemetery but thousands of African-Americans served in the Confederacy. They received military pensions also. CSA makers came to be in the 1930’s as a WPA works projects. Check out sometimes the true life story of Holt Collier 😊 famous CSA solider and bear 🐻 hunter…how the “Teddy Bear “🧸 came to be.
    PS-do you think the “guestbook” you discovered on your last visit to the cemetery was an GEO cache logbook someone before did not hide back??

  • @bryonyamada2620
    @bryonyamada2620 Рік тому

    25:49 That is the 1ST Time I've seen one in the wild. That is a VERY RARE MACHINE. One of the reason why I got the 1UP cabinet.
    26:22 WOW another Rare machine you don't see any more.

  • @gilbertgranby9339
    @gilbertgranby9339 Рік тому +1

    So Close to Dunedin; Love the towns North on Alt Hwy 19. Cubs are Hosting the Rays 😎👍

  • @gilbertgranby9339
    @gilbertgranby9339 Рік тому +2

    The Greek Community Celebrates the Tradition of the Epiphany, with a Dive for a Lg.White Cross. It takes place in an area there at the Sponge Docks. 😎👍

  • @pamnicholson3887
    @pamnicholson3887 Рік тому

    Jay, love the JM shirt. It was 67 or 68 my older sister went on a double date with JM when we lived in North Vernon.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      That’s amazing! Been a huge fan my whole life like my Dad. Saw him at Deer Creek when I was young and just this past February in Clearwater (where I got the shirt).

  • @WAYUPDUDE1382
    @WAYUPDUDE1382 Рік тому

    😁😁😀😀

  • @qtchiki23
    @qtchiki23 Рік тому +1

    We were just there on memorial day too. I wish we would’ve run into you both! my kids would’ve had a blast seeing you guys.

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video, you two! Loved the tour of such an interesting town. ❤️
    Ya'll be safe. Hugs 🤗

  • @bulldawg66666
    @bulldawg66666 Рік тому +2

    Jay, was The Kapok Tree Inn restaurant before your time? My parents took me after we went to Tarpon Springs, so this really brings back memories!

    • @gc4644
      @gc4644 Рік тому +1

      Sadly the Kapok Tree restaurant has closed, its now a giant music store.

  • @tanyavictoria1629
    @tanyavictoria1629 Рік тому +1

    Great video Jay! I have lots of wonderful memories as a young girl in the late 70’s and 80’s going there with my Grandma. She lived over in Port Richey and I would spend summers visiting. We always would go to the same restaurant, I thought it was called “George’s” but I think I may be confusing it with the name of the boat. It was so long ago. She passed away in 1989. I have never been back since. I remember shopping in all those gift shops, always leaving with something special. Sitting here remembering it all, I can absolutely say that the most special of that time, was the time I got to spend with her. I got through the whole video until the end without tearing up. Your “there’s much ahead” got me! Thanks for this wonderful video!

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Thank you

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Thank you

    • @sandrap6321
      @sandrap6321 Рік тому

      Same memories of annual summers in Sarasota visiting Nana thru the 1970's. She & all the retired yankee transplant women who lived in her apt. community long gone but not forgotten. Same with old Florida. Only exists in my memories. Very little of present day FL reminds me of the good old days.

  • @noellesimagination7813
    @noellesimagination7813 Рік тому +1

    Always a fun day at Tarpon Springs. I am going to check out the pinball place next time. I went back and watched the deep sea fishing. We would do our fishing out of Clearwater.

  • @chrislayne3765
    @chrislayne3765 Рік тому +1

    I am guessing the secret guest book was a geocache? I dont know much about geocacheing but my wife and I have been talking about doing it. Looks and sounds fun.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      I think so! Sounds about right to me

  • @bjornemccomb8262
    @bjornemccomb8262 Рік тому

    Be honest…who fell asleep during the sponge presentation video 🙋🏼‍♀️ 😂

  • @bronson16
    @bronson16 Рік тому +1

    Cris leaving the outro cause the dumpster stinks and Jay just taking it all in lmao awesome video as always. Really liked the retro sponge infomercial and all the pinball machines.

  • @kathiefilkins445
    @kathiefilkins445 Рік тому

    Hello again. My cousin was born in Tarpon Springs. Lots of good times. Great food. I could tell ya stuff...😉

  • @tamelaingram1260
    @tamelaingram1260 Рік тому +1

    They need a sponge Bob square pants. Lol

  • @user-lh4zi3ig2b
    @user-lh4zi3ig2b Рік тому

    been there many times if you tale tarpon springs road you be there in about 20 mins :

  • @briangilliver2197
    @briangilliver2197 Рік тому

    Tampa Jay be careful of those fingers, may get bitten, hahaha,did you find SpongeBob SquarePants ?

  • @cindycharming7993
    @cindycharming7993 Рік тому

    All’s I can think of is Sponge Bob 😂😂😂

  • @p3rrypm
    @p3rrypm Рік тому

    Have you seen the dinosaurs in New Port Richey?

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Рік тому

    Good morning from Gatlinburg TN Mr Jay 🏞️🌄🐻..

  • @magiccheeseball
    @magiccheeseball Рік тому

    The SpongeBob family reunion and the perfect hat for it!

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Рік тому

    I don't think Roxy wants to share any of her pebbles

  • @golocomojo
    @golocomojo Рік тому

    Why not, A Sponge Bob statue in Tarpon Springs? Sponge Bob for Mayor?

  • @jennymodgoddess
    @jennymodgoddess Рік тому

    Hi Tampa Jay!🙋 That area is beautiful. I love small towns. Love coffee but not strong coffee. Awesome video.

  • @kellyfisher4378
    @kellyfisher4378 Рік тому

    That is Do-decanese.

  • @DiegoDiaz-il2mg
    @DiegoDiaz-il2mg Рік тому

    When is the next rays game. Also I’m going June 24th for randy Arozarena soccer jersey day I would love to meet you if you go

  • @spencnar700
    @spencnar700 Рік тому

    Bro I used to see Strengthen what remains all the time at the goat house and transitions. I was shocked

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      I had to be there! Loves the spot!

    • @spencnar700
      @spencnar700 Рік тому

      @@TampaJay Nothing beat seeing them and Reveal Renew

  • @dustinplemmons
    @dustinplemmons Рік тому

    So do they sell that movie on 4k Blu Ray?

  • @creepsmcdamned
    @creepsmcdamned Рік тому

    You need a po box so we can send you stuff!

  • @BecomeConsciousNow
    @BecomeConsciousNow Рік тому

    Is that sponge movie over yet 😴😴😴

  • @JohnKelly2
    @JohnKelly2 Рік тому

    The Hercules pinball machines are cool, but absolutely terrible to play. They use a pool cue ball as the ball. They're really slow, and difficult to maintain. They're basically a novelty. Check back occasionally and see if it's working, because it's worth playing once.

  • @jenntip
    @jenntip Рік тому

    If you didnt eat at Rusty Bellies....ya screwed up!!

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      That’s my favorite seafood place showed it multiple times. Not in this one tho. Good stuff 🤤

    • @jenntip
      @jenntip Рік тому

      @@TampaJay I should say.. if you’re able to get in. Waiting list is always super long but as you know.. well worth it!

  • @magiccheeseball
    @magiccheeseball Рік тому

    Do you have any videos of you playing in your old band? that would be so cool to see!

  • @joelfeiock4718
    @joelfeiock4718 Рік тому

    did you catch anything on your fishing trips?

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Between all 4 of us about 100 fish! We are for days

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Ate

  • @BenHiggins
    @BenHiggins Рік тому

    Hey @TampaJay, it's pronounced Anclote like An-clote (rhymes with Vote), not Ann-Clo-tee. 👍

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      I’ve been saying it that way sense high school that’s a gonna be hard for me to change that ha

    • @BenHiggins
      @BenHiggins Рік тому

      @@TampaJay Understandable, my dad worked out at the Anclote Power Plant for decades. An-clo-tee is dead giveaway for spotting tourists. 😉

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      @@BenHiggins I know exactly where that plant is very awesome man

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      @@BenHiggins I know exactly where that plant is very awesome man

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому

      Had my high school senior cookout breakfast in thE anclote. Oldsmar Eagles

  • @thejewishredneckprepper4675

    Mosal Tov