Kolbe’s “The Epiphany Cross Diver” and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where his statue stands, both embody the traditions brought to Tarpon Springs by the early Greek settlers. The significant religious and social meanings they hold for members of the local Greek community are boundless. No matter what your religious persuasion, try not to miss next year’s Epiphany Day, or “Cross Day,” festivities on January 6th. They are truly one of the many wonders of our Tampa Bay area. 9 MITCH KOLBE “The Epiphany Cross Diver,” a bronze statue created by Mitch Kolbe, reflects the pride, glory and religious importance of retrieving the Epiphany Day Cross. EDITOR’S NOTE: Mitch Kolbe’s paintings, sculptures and dioramas can be seen in private collections and on public display in the Tampa Bay area, in Disney’s Epcot, in Universal Studios Orlando hotel restaurants, in Richard Kessler’s hotels throughout the country and as far away as Hawaii and even Istanbul. Kolbe’s 3-foot Beachcomber statue can be seen at Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant on Clearwater Beach. In addition, several of his works are available at his son’s Anestis Karistiono’s Sponge Diver Supply Company and at John Tarapani’s Fine Art and Antiques, which are both located in Tarpon Springs. Kolbe’s most recent project is a diorama of Walt Disney’s home and backyard train, which was commissioned by the Walt Disney Museum in California to celebrate Disney’s December 5th birthday. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 141 MITCH KOLBE
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