Safety Harbor Democrat Turns to Romney to Get Country 'Back on Track'

Although a registered Democrat, Ron Carew of Safety Harbor gladly mixed with a mostly Republican crowd Wednesday in Tampa to hear Gov. Mitt Romney speak.

Commission Candidates Address Timely Topics at Forum

Ray R. Irvin, Richard Blake and Bobby Saltzman got to answer questions submitted by audience members at the City Hall event, which was hosted by the League of Women Voters.

City Commission Candidate Forum Tonight at 6 at City Hall

The three candidates for Safety Harbor's open city commission seat will take and answer questions questions Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Commission Says No to Reducing First Responders

Priority Medical Dispatch Phase III would eliminate the need for the fire department to respond to every 9-1-1 call. Safety Harbor officials voted to oppose its implementation, although county commissioners will make the final call.

City, Developer Agree to Review Firmenich Property Proposal

The issues of traffic flow and building height will be addressed at a City Commission workshop next month, according to officials.

Commission Concerns Could Derail Firmenich Deal

Issues with traffic and building height could lead to the dissolution of the proposed development, according to officials.

Residents Respond to Waterfront Park Proposals

A trio of conceptual plans presented at a public meeting on Saturday drew a range of responses.

Safety Harbor City Commission Candidates: What You Need to Know

Patch checks in with Richard "Rick" Blake, Ray R. Irvin and Robert "Bobby" Saltzman, who are running for the open seat on the commission this November.

Community Reacts to Firmenich Property Decision

Most people in Safety Harbor have an opinion on the proposed development. Here’s a sampling of thoughts from city officials, commission candidates and concerned citizens.

State, County Candidates Focus on the Economy at Forum

All state and county candidates in contested central Pinellas races were invited to a breakfast candidate forum on Thursday, according to the Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce.

Community Members Voice Opinions On Firmenich Property Proposal

Despite protests from residents, a planning and zoning board decision means the residential and commercial complex planned for the corner of McMullen Booth Road and SR 590 will go to the city commission for final approval.

Bayshore Construction Moves to Next Phase

The stormwater drainage project has shifted to the intersection of Main Street and Philippe Parkway.

Meet The Candidate: Richard “Rick” Blake

Three candidates are running for the vacant City Commission seat in November. Today Safety Harbor Patch sits down with Richard “Rick” Blake.

Florida Amendment 12: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 11: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 10: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 9: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 8: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 6: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 5: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 4: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 3: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 2: What a Yes Vote Means

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Florida Amendment 1: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida’s Constitutional Amendments: What Yes Votes Mean

Take a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments voters are being asked to consider before heading to the polls.

Residents Prepared to Speak Out On Firmenich Property Proposal

With a Planning and Zoning Board meeting set for Wednesday night, concerned Safety Harbor citizens plan to express their feelings about the residential and commercial development.

Meet the Candidate: Robert 'Bobby' Saltzman

Three candidates are running for the vacant City Commission seat in November. Today Safety Harbor Patch sits down with Robert “Bobby” Saltzman.

Romney 'Won By a Landslide,' Local Debate Watchers Say

A crowd of roughly 75 people cheered, chanted and prayed for Gov. Mitt Romney at Fat Cat Tavern in Clearwater on Wednesday night; most believed he handily won the first debate with President Barack Obama.

Meet the Candidate: Ray R. Irvin

Three candidates are running for the vacant City Commission seat in November. Safety Harbor Patch will profile all three, beginning with Ray R. Irvin this week.

Commissioners Split On Firmenich Property Proposal

A developer wants to build a 296-unit residential complex and 37,900 square feet of retail and office space on the 34-acre property off McMullen Booth Road.

2012 Election: Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections

Incumbent Deborah Clark and challenger Jack Killingsworth are running for the Supervisor of Elections post.

2012 Election: Pinellas County Sheriff

Bob Gualtieri, Scott Swope and Greg Pound are running for Pinellas County Sheriff.

Safety Harbor Election Guide 2012

The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Safety Harbor.

Concerned Citizens Sound Off on Group Home Issue

At the City Commission meeting Wednesday night, residents of the Harbor Woods Village subdivision expressed outrage over the city's agreement to allow a family care home in their neighborhood.

Poll: How Do You Define Middle Income?

Both presidential candidates' definitions of "middle income" differ from the U.S. Census. We ask the citizens of Safety Harbor: How do you define "middle income"?

Presidential Campaigns Have Mobile Apps to Track Events

Want to keep track of when your favorite presidential candidate makes an appearance near Safety Harbor? Both major candidates have an app for that.

Homemade T-Shirts Turn Heads at Paul Ryan Rally

Romney-Ryan supporters, Sue and Steve Looker of Safety Harbor designed homemade t-shirts that feature a morphed likeness of President Barack Obama and former President Jimmy Carter. The t-shirts say "Barack O'Carter".

Photos: September 11 Memorial Attracts Large Crowd

An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 people from Safety Harbor and around Pinellas County attended the unveiling of Palm Harbor's 9/11 memorial Tuesday morning at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.

Area Officials Collaborate on September 11 Memorial

Safety Harbor Fire Department members will be on hand for the unveiling of a special 9/11 memorial at Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens in Palm Harbor Tuesday morning.

City Commission Roundup: September 4, 2012

Recycling, millage rates and budget cuts were big items on the agenda this time.