Area Guide for Tarpon Springs (Windrush Bay area)
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-07-06 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Windrush Bay is a waterfront condominium community on the west side of Tarpon Springs (Pinellas County), 34689, near Whitcomb Bayou and the Anclote River, just south of the historic Sponge Docks and west of US-19. It has direct Gulf water access via the community’s seawall.
- US Highway 19 (US-19) — primary north–south corridor east of the community
- Alternate US-19 (Pinellas Ave) — parallel in-town route through downtown Tarpon Springs
- Tarpon Ave / Klosterman Rd / Keystone Rd — east–west connectors to US-19
- Whitcomb Blvd & S Florida Ave — local access toward the waterfront and Windrush Bay
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Windrush Bay Dr, S Florida Ave, Whitcomb Blvd, Riverside Dr, Spring Blvd.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
- Pinellas County Schools uses a countywide Student Assignment (choice) system rather than strict attendance zones. Nearby schools include Sunset Hills Elementary, Tarpon Springs Middle, and Tarpon Springs High.
Per MLS attendance fields. Confirm boundaries & ratings independently: pcsb.org (assignment by address), GreatSchools, Florida DOE.
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | Tarpon Mall — 41232 US-19 N | ~2 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 1171 S Pinellas Ave | ~2 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 41232 US-19 N area | ~2.5 mi |
| Walgreens | 40706 US-19 N | ~2 mi |
| CVS | Tarpon Springs (US-19 / Tarpon Ave) | ~2 mi |
| Costco / Sam’s / Whole Foods | Clearwater / Palm Harbor | ~9–14 mi |
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe’s | 40639 US-19 N, Tarpon Springs | ~2.5 mi |
| Home Depot | 3128 US-19, Holiday | ~4 mi |
| Tarpon Mall / US-19 retail | US-19 corridor | ~2 mi |
| Tampa Premium Outlets / Countryside Mall | Lutz / Clearwater | ~10–20 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (Yelp ratings; local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill | Seafood — on the Sponge Docks | ~2 mi | |
| Hellas Restaurant & Bakery | Greek — Sponge Docks landmark | ~2 mi | |
| Mykonos | Greek — family-run | ~2 mi | |
| Dimitri’s on the Water | Greek & seafood, waterfront | ~2 mi | |
| Toula’s Trailside Cafe | Local café on the Pinellas Trail | ~1.5 mi |
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: The Tea Post (downtown Tarpon Ave) · Urban Grounds Coffeehouse · local cafés along Tarpon Ave
- Gyms: Anytime Fitness (US-19) · Crunch Fitness (Palm Harbor, ~5 mi) · YMCA (Palm Harbor)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | ~24 mi | ~35–45 min | US-19 / Veterans Expwy |
| Downtown Clearwater | ~14 mi | ~25–30 min | US-19 / Alt-19 S |
| Closest highway: US-19 | ~2 mi | ~5 min | Tarpon Ave E |
| Moffitt Cancer Center · USF | ~30–33 mi | ~40–55 min | US-19 → Veterans → Fletcher |
| St. Pete–Clearwater Airport | ~18 mi | ~28–35 min | US-19 S |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Fred Howard Park & Beach — Pinellas County park with a mile-long causeway to a Gulf beach, picnic areas & kayak launch (~2 mi)
- Sunset Beach — small Gulf-front county beach with pavilions (~2 mi)
- A.L. Anderson Park & Craig Park — waterfront parks on Lake Tarpon / the bayou
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks — historic working waterfront, shops & boat tours
- Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail — the 45+ mi paved regional trail runs through downtown Tarpon Springs
- Tarpon Springs Golf Course — public 18-hole course in town
Local extras
- Breweries: Sponge City Brewing · Anclote Brewing · 5 Branches Brewing
- Culture: Historic Tarpon Ave downtown district · St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral · Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
- Farmers market & festivals: seasonal downtown markets; the annual Epiphany celebration at Spring Bayou
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | City of Tarpon Springs Utilities |
| Gas | Clearwater Gas System |
| Trash / recycling | City of Tarpon Springs |
| Internet / fiber | Frontier (fiber) & Spectrum/Charter |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Hospital / ER: AdventHealth North Pinellas, 1395 S Pinellas Ave (~3 mi, 24/7 ER)
- Urgent care: BayCare / AdventHealth urgent care along US-19
- Veterinarian: Tarpon Springs Animal Hospital (US-19 corridor)
- Library: Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.