Category Archives: April 11, 2012

New Museum to Teach, Display Marine Art

The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing & Interactive Museum’s soft-opening on April 2 was an unqualified success according to Jim Simons, the new non-profit’s director. The Largo museum is the headquarters for the group’s long-standing outreach efforts to enlighten … Continue reading

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VSPC Goes Global with UK/DE Facebook

After adding to its social media arsenal with the advent of a Pinterest page, VSPC is shifting its attention abroad, launching Facebook brand pages for Germany and the United Kingdom. The locales are among VSPC’s top international feeder markets. The … Continue reading

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Historic Sponge Docks Set for Makeover

Tarpon Springs’ iconic Sponge Docks and Dodecanese Boulevard are getting a facelift, thanks to a $1,000,000 pledge from the city. The docks have been operating since 1925, with 13 boats currently harvesting sponges from the Anclote River, and a host … Continue reading

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Cisco: Mobile Phones to Outnumber Humans this Year

With mobile phones set to outnumber humans by the end of 2012, according to US technology company Cisco, it’s no surprise that the rise of mobile devices has substantially impacted the way people travel. Google reports that the number of … Continue reading

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