A guide to whimsical, tasty Safety Harbor

Written on 05/17/2024
Selene San Felice, Axios


Many of you recognized the pink elephant in yesterday's newsletter as Ellie, a beloved icon in downtown Safety Harbor.

Why it matters: She's one of countless quirky characters in a little town well worth the half-hour-or-more drive from areas such as St. Pete and Tampa.

State of play: The city's Third Friday celebration (tonight!) is a great way to get a taste of Safety Harbor partying, with live music and local vendors.

Zoom in: Ellie lives at the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center (SHAMC), a building covered in mirrored mosaics that hosts concerts, offers craft classes and sells work from local artists.

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Photo credit/Scott Long - Quoz 34695