New Executive Director at Old Palm Harbor Main Street

Old Palm Harbor Main Street's new Executive Director has only been on the job just over a week and she's already organizing one of Palm Harbor's biggest celebrations, the annual Parrot Head Party.

Debbie Thomas began working at  Monday, April 9. She replaced Robin Husbands-Cauchi, who left to pursue another business interest, according to Bill Gallant, President of the OPHMS Board of Directors.

"Robin has done a lot for the community and has been a good voice for the community," said Gallant.

OPHMS is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and enhance the quality of life and business in Old Palm Harbor.  

Thomas says some of her goals as Executive Director will be to utilize Harbor Hall more by offering classes and other events to the community. She also plans to increase awareness about Old Palm Harbor, with the hope of benefitting the local economy.

"I love it so far. I have a lot of energy and I love the challenge. This is perfect for me," she said.

For now, she is focussing on the June 2 , Palm Harbor's tropical themed festival inspired by Jimmy Buffett.

"We're looking for all sorts of vendors," Thomas says. More information about the festival will be on the OPHMS website soon.

Thomas' background is in sales, marketing and landscape architecture. She is especially interested in history and restored her home which was built in 1923. Thomas is also a member of the Save the Biltmore.

Old Palm Harbor Main Street is located at 1190 Georgia Ave. (727) 787-4700.