Mayor’s 4th Annual Tree Plant Challenge

Mayor Joe Ayoub is challenging residents and community organizations to participate in the Mayor’s Tree Plant Challenge! To participate, all you have to do is plant a tree or group of trees and then e-mail some pictures of what was planted to MayorsTreeChallenge@cityofsafetyharbor.com.

Children are encouraged to participate as this is a great way for them to learn about the importance of trees and their impact on our environment. The deadline to send in your pictures is December 20, 2021, and awards will be given out in early 2022!

Pier Dedication - November 20, 2021

In April 2021, the City Commission approved dedicating the Safety Harbor Municipal Fishing Pier to late Fire Marshal Richard “Dick” Brock at the request of over 75 community members, past and present fire department personnel, and the current Safety Harbor Professional Fire Fighters Local 2267 union.

Mr. Richard Brock, known around town as “Brock,” was a long-time City employee who dedicated his entire life to serving this community in the fire service field. When not on duty, fishing was his passion; therefore, dedicating the pier was the appropriate action to honor his commitment and service to the City.

He began his career in March 1980 under the federal government’s Cooperative Education and Training Act job program and became a permanent City employee in October 1981. As the town’s Fire Marshal, Brock helped build the town through the start of Mease Countryside hospital, the expansion of the McMullen Booth corridor to Safety Harbor Spa renovations, and the list goes on and on.

Join us as we officially dedicate the municipal pier to Brock on Saturday, November 20th at 10:00am followed by the 2nd Annual Memorial Motorcycle ride benefitting the Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida.

Sidewalk & Bicycle Facilities
Survey & Map App

Do you have ideas for enhancing Safety Harbor’s sidewalk and bicycle facilities? Please check out the interactive map app and an onlinesurvey at the following web site: cityofsafetyharbor.com/SidewalkBicycleSurvey

Data is being collected for a Sidewalk and Bicycle Facility Master Plan. A consultant has been hired to identify and prioritize future capital projects to enhance the city’s sidewalk and bicycle networks. The Master Plan will be completed in the Spring of 2022. For more information, contact Marcie Stenmark at mstenmark@ cityofsafetyharbor.com.

Borrow it, Love it, Return it!
Overdue Fine Free!

We don’t want overdue fines to be a barrier for using our library. Beginning October 1, 2021, Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC) member libraries will no longer charge overdue fines on items borrowed past their due dates. (The only exception are items in our high demand Tool Library. Overdue fines are still charged on tools not returned on time.) Any existing overdue fines on your account prior to October 1 are eliminated, however charges for lost or damaged items remain.

When items are 10 days overdue, your account will be blocked. Borrowers with blocked accounts are not able to borrow library materials, including electronic items via Libby/Overdrive. When items are returned in good condition, blocks are removed. Borrowers with blocked accounts may continue to use online resources, computers in libraries, and participate in classes and programs.

Pinellas is excited to join neighboring Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties in the popular fine free movement and supports the American Library Association’s stating the imposition of monetary library fines. Communities are stronger when everyone has access to their libraries. Studies indicate that even small fines can keep people from using the library because of the risk of incurring fines. Rather than motivating borrowers to return items on time, fines act as an inequitable barrier to service, disproportionately impacting minors, students and community members with limited financial resources. For more information, visit SafetyHarborLibrary.com

Junior Mayor of Safety Harbor

Cade P. was selected for Junior Mayor for October and November 2021. Cade is responsible for raising funds for Samaritan’s Purse, donating to Toys for Tots, serving meals at the Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center, making boxes for Operation Christmas Child, participating in local Angel Tree Programs, and teaching students at his local Tae Known Do School.

City Meetings & Events

Meetings
Community Policing Officer Meet & Greet, 11/9, 5pm
Library Advisory Committee, 11/9, 7pm
Board of Appeals/Planning & Zoning Board, 11/10, 6:30pm
All City Facilities Closed - Veterans Day, 11/11
City Commission, 11/15, 7pm
Code Enforcement Board, 11/17, 7pm
Firefighters’ Pension Board, 11/18, 9am
Diversity Advisory Board, 11/18, 6pm

Special Events
1st Friday Flicks (Waterfront Park), 11/5, 7-9:30pm
Safety Harbor Shreds (Public Works), 11/6, 8am-12pm
Veterans Day Ceremony (Marina), 11/11, 11am
3rd Friday Street Celebration (Main Street), 11/19, 6-10pm