Tarpon Springs is one of the most picturesque towns in Pinellas County. Sitting on the Anclote River is the former Greek Fishing Village which is now more of a tourist destination than fishery. In its day though, there were throngs of fisherman and spongers as we know them. They would dive for the vast beds of sponges located in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, the Sponge Docks is better known for their Greek Foods and Pastries and the Fresh Seafood.  A few places on the Anclote River are accessible from the River.  One of the more prominent Restaurants that sit on the River is the former Louis Pappa's Resturant, now known as the Riverside Grille and on the rooftop is the Veranda as seen in this photograph. In the foreground is a gorgeous Hatteras Yacht.