This Safety Harbor woman disliked video games. Now, she owns a gaming arena.
Like many parents, Christine Baron detested how invested her son was in video games.
Safety Harbor woman finds WWII-era message in a bottle while cleaning up storm debris
In communities like Safety Harbor, storm surge from Hurricane Debby washed debris and litter ashore. Among that trash, a local woman found what could be a piece of history nearly 80 years old.
City Commission appoints one to Pinellas Opportunity Council
At its July 15th meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission unanimously appointed Samantha Moulett as the city's representative on the Pinellas Opportunity Council.
Scout honored for construction of goat stable
🐐🐐🐐 At last night’s City Commission meeting, Eagle Scout Sean Martin made a presentation about his recent Eagle Scout Project at Folly Farm Nature Preserve and officially introduced the REAL Fun Herd – goats Abraham, George, and Jack – to the community!
City Commission appoints one to Diversity Advisory Board
At its May 20 meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission unanimously appointed Aimee Busquet as a member of the Diversity Advisory Board, replacing Jani Barron, who resigned.
City Commission appoints three to Finance Advisory Committee
At its May 20 meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission unanimously reappointed Bruce Hadburg as a regular member of the Finance Advisory Committee, elevated ianka Barraza from an alternate member to a regular member and appointed Joseph Guinther as the new alternate member.
Safety Harbor seeking new city manager after longtime CEO Matt Spoor bows out
Matt Spoor attended his final meeting as Safety Harbor’s city manager May 6, ending a near 20-year career that saw him exit as the longest-tenured city manager in Pinellas County.
City Commission appoints Commissioners to various boards
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioners to various boards:
City Commission appoints three to Code Enforcement Board
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to reappoint Brian Hack and Jeffery Doll as regular members of the Code Enforcement Board and Sylvia Marakas as the alternate.
City Commission appoints one to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to elevate Parks & Recreation Advisory Board alternate Michelle Brennan to a full member and to appoint Phyllis Lubin as the new alternate.
Quoz 34695's Week in Review - March 3-10, 2024
BUSINESS
City Commission appoints one to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission unanimously reappointed Stephanie Lane to the city's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
Mayor's Tree Plant Challenge winners announced
🌳 At the March 4, 2024, the City Commission meeting, the May and Commissioners recognized the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Tree Plant Challenge. The categories included Kids Rule and Individual.
City Commission honors employee for five years of service
🏆 At last night’s City Commission meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners recognized IT Manager Paul Cales on 5 Years of Service with the City of Safety Harbor.
Quoz 34695's Week in Review - Feb. 20-26, 2024
GOVERNMENT
City Commission appoints new City Attorney
At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to appoint Sarah Johnston of the firm Bryant Miller Olive as the city's new City Attorney.
City Commission appoints three to Public Art Committee
At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to re-appoint Colleen Baxter, Marie Murray and Jody Grutza to the Public Art Committee.
Quoz 34695's Week in Review - Feb. 1-11, 2024
‘Thank you’: Safety Harbor community comes together to help rescue missing, injured dog
An injured dog is back home with her family after the Safety Harbor community came together to pull off an incredible rescue mission.
Jay Leno stopped by Safety Harbor restaurant The Nona Slice House
Jamie Culliton, owner of The Nona Slice House in Safety Harbor, was at home on Saturday when he was summoned via a managers group chat.
David Hale named executive director of Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center
The Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center welcomes David E. Hale, Esq. as its new Executive Director, effective January 2, 2024. Mr. Hale succeeds Janet Hooper who retires from the role after 15 years of dedicated service. Janet believes, “The Center will be in great hands moving forward. David has all the tools necessary to grow the Center’s impact in our community.”
Quoz 34695's Week in Review - Dec. 18-24, 2023
GOVERNMENT
City Commission appoints one to the Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Appeals
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to appoint Caroline Allison as the new alternate memner of the city's Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Appeals.
City Commission appoint one to Code Enforcement Board
At its Monday night meeting, the Safety Harbor City Commission voted unanimously to elevate alternate member Brian Hack to a full member of the city's Code Enforcement Board and to appoint Sylvia Marakas as the new alernate member.