Firmenich Proposal Protest Set For Friday

A pair of Safety Harbor residents who live near the citrus center plan to stand outside the property to draw attention to the issue.

Reworked Firmenich Proposal Receives Planning & Zoning Approval

The board voted 6-1 in favor of the Richman Group’s latest plan, which includes a reduction in units and a turn lane on SR 590.

Impeach Obama Movement Draws Scorn, Support in Safety Harbor

Members of the LaRouche Political Action Committee set up outside the Main Street post office to draw support for their movement.

Joe Ayoub Sworn In As New Mayor of Safety Harbor

The leadership torch in town was passed from Andy Steingold during the city commission meeting Monday night. Richard Blake officially took Ayoub's seat on the commission.

Photo of the Day: Mayor Steingold Holds Court

The city commission honored outgoing Mayor Andy Steingold Monday night.

Meet the Mayor: Joe Ayoub

Patch recently sat down with the 36-year-old to discuss a number of topics, including his top priorities for Safety Harbor.

$1.3 Million Drug Court Program Looks to Help Prescription Drug Abusers

The YouCan program is aimed to help 185 prescription medicine abusers over three years using a nearly $1.3 million grant.

New Regime To Be Sworn In at Commission Meeting Tonight

Joe Ayoub and Richard Blake will be installed as mayor and city commissioner, respectively. A new vice mayor will also be appointed.

List of Top FDA Consumer Updates For 2012 Contains Some Surprises

Arsenic in rice, tattoo ink infections, dangerous diet products among top FDA consumer updates last year.

Mayor Steingold Reflects on His Tenure As He Prepares to Leave Office

Before the outgoing mayor steps down on Monday, he sat down with Patch to discuss his political past and his plans for the future.

Floridians Choose Favorite State License Plate

The voting for four designs took place over a three-week period. The poll was just one component of the decision making process for the new plate.

Commission Approves Street Light Assessment for 2013

The charge of $50.97 will be implemented starting January 1st, 2013. Sixty-six percent of the parcels in the city are subject to the fee, which equates to a prorated amount of $5.66 per month.

Photos: Safety Harbor Mayor's Breakfast

Future Changes to U.S. 19 Could Affect Safety Harbor Residents

Clearwater city leaders unanimously approved a plan on Thursday that could change future development and other codes along parts of U.S. 19.

More Changes Could Come to U.S. 19

The Clearwater City Council is expected to approve a plan that could change future development and other codes along parts of U.S. 19 on Thursday.

Street Light Charge One Step Closer To Reality

The proposed assessment, which would amount to a $50.97 annual charge for many Safety Harbor residents, is up for final approval at the next city commission meeting.

Who is Courtney Campbell?

More than 50,000 drivers take to the scenic Courtney Campbell Causeway daily, many of them from Safety Harbor. What do you know about the road’s namesake?

Developer Planning More Changes to Firmenich Proposal

The Richman Group has decided to revise its current proposal, reducing the size of the commercial development as well as the residential density. The new proposal would have to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Board in January.

Commissioners Plan to Put Fluoride Back in Drinking Water

Newly-elected "pro-fluoride" commissioners Janet Long and Charlie Justice attended their first Pinellas County Commission meeting last week, where commissioners unanimously decided they'll vote on Tuesday to put fluoride back into th

Commissioners Respond to Alternate Proposals for Firmenich Property

Officials from the Richman Group presented two additional site proposals at a workshop Monday night, but commissioners still expressed reservations about the whole project.

Whole Foods Could Be Coming to Westfield Countryside Mall

More details have surfaced regarding a Whole Foods Market moving to Westfield Countryside Mall in Clearwater.

Developer to Present Alternate Proposals for Firmenich Property

The Richman Group of Florida will present two alternate site proposals at the next Safety Harbor City Commission meeting Monday, Nov. 19.

Safety Harbor City Commission: Who Is Richard Blake?

The local realtor and expectant father was elected to the City Commission after a landslide victory Tuesday. Get to know more about the newest Safety Harbor official.

Photo Gallery: Election Day

A collection of interesting sights from around town on election day 2012.

Richard Blake Wins Safety Harbor Commission Race

According to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website, Richard Blake took 55.98 percent of the vote with all seven precincts reporting.

As Polls Close, Commission Candidates Head Out To Await Results

The three Safety Harbor City Commission candidates spent a full day visiting area voting precincts; now all they can do is watch and wait.

Commission Candidates Still Stumping Despite Midday Lull At Polls

All three candidates running for Safety Harbor City Commission Seat 1 are out in town working hard to garner every last vote before the polls close.

Safety Harbor Resident Endures Heckling For Obama Support

Mike Shaw has battled bystanders and beeping cars while holding a pro-Obama sign in front of a polling station on McMullen Booth Road.

Lines, Rains Let Up Around Noon on Election Day

Waits are reported to be only 10-20 minutes at precincts on the outskirts of downtown Safety Harbor.

Morning Voters Encounter Long Line At Safety Harbor Library

Some voters we talked to left because they had to get to work and didn't have time to wait in the long line.

Commissioners Discuss Opening Waterfront Park In Stages

With demand to open the park to the public growing, the Safety Harbor City Commission wants to look into options for opening the waterfront property in phases.

Richard Blake Wins Race For Safety Harbor City Commissioner

The candidate told Safety Harbor Patch he's happy and excited following his victory in the race for City Commission Seat 1.

Find Out Where You Vote in Safety Harbor

Here's what you need to do and where you need to go before you head out the door to vote on Nov. 6, 2012.

2012 Safety Harbor Election Guide

Safety Harbor Patch brings you everything you need to know about the candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting the city on election day.

Voting With a Mail Ballot? Here's Where You Can Drop It Off

There are a number of places to drop off mail ballots in the greater Safety Harbor area.

Commission Candidates Voice Opinions on Key Issues, Part 2

There are a number of important issues affecting Safety Harbor as we approach Election Day. Hear what the commission candidates had to say about some of the key topics at last month's public forum.

Commission Candidates Voice Opinions on Key Issues

There are a number of important issues affecting Safety Harbor as we approach Election Day. Hear what the commission candidates had to say about some of the key topics at last month's public forum.

Safety Harbor Election Results 2012

Everything you want to know about Election Day in Safety Harbor, all in one spot.

League of Women Voters Asks Gov. Scott to Extend Early Voting

The League of Women Voters wants Florida Gov. Rick Scott to extend the early-voting period until Sunday, Nov. 4 to accomodate voters. The League mentions media reports about people waiting in line for up to six hours to vote.

Election Inspires Woman to Be Roadside Romney Demonstrator

Pam Bollenbacher, a Safety Harbor resident, greeted oncoming traffic with smiles and a Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan campaign sign, while a lone President Obama supporter demonstrated across the street Tuesday.