Gulf Coast
We visited friends in New Port Richey (north of Tampa) and explored some of the area. Tarpon Springs is a largely Greek town based on sponge fishing, while Homosassa has an excellent
State Park with many opportunities to see Dugongs.
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New Port Richey
Beach near New Port Richey
Xmas boat parade
Tarpon Springs
Spongetown
Homosassa
Boat ride to the park
Native American species on display... plus a hippo
Tame possum
Dugong feeding time
The Dugongs are fed cabbage beside an underwater viewing point
© Tim Cooke 2005-09
