# Spongeorama Sponge Factory > Gift shop combines educational exhibits with a wide selection of natural sponges and related products. Atmosphere is touristy but informative, featuring a free looping video about sponge history and industry. Visitors often engage with hands-on displays and can enjoy nearby sightseeing cruises spotting dolphins and manatees. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SpongeoramaSpongeFactory - Address: 510 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States - Phone: +17279432164 - Website: https://spongeorama.com/ ## What it is good for - Historical Sites — 10/10 - Parking Available — 8.3/10 - Movies — 6.9/10 - Tourist — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "Parking was spacious and included with a boat tour." - "You can learn about the history of sponge harvesting here." ## Good to know - They charged a 3.75% service fee for credit card payments. - Anclote State Park has a first-come, first-serve parking policy. - The tiny sponge I purchased for $8 at Spongeorama Sponge Factory was only $3 at the other store. - They provided a free looping video to learn about the history, process, and products. - I learned that Tarpon Springs is famous for sponge diving and harvesting. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.