Safety Harbor News

Pinellas County Code Enforcement officers closed a row of apartments Tuesday, finding the rental units lacked water and electricity -- even as tenants continued paying.

Hefting black bags of clothes and dirty children's toys, the west Oldsmar tenants trudged from their homes June 19.

Pinellas County code enforcement officers this morning may condemn a residential complex where people have been living without water and power for days.

Pitch man Billy Mays fires a burst of bugs at a windshield while filming an infomercial for a new windshield wiper blade on June 5, 2009 in Safety Harbor, Fla.

An algae bloom described as extensive is occurring in areas of Tampa Bay. Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management scientists reported the bloom is in Old Tampa Bay from Safety Harbor to Weedon Island and covers more of the bay than ever observed before, a release said.

A fish kill could happen soon in Tampa Bay. Scientists in Pinellas County are concerned about an algae bloom stretching 14 miles from Safety Harbor to Weedon Island.

I f you have a hankering for a summer salad or a tropical chicken sandwich next week, you won't be able to grab one at Crispers in Largo.

When people think of missionaries, they tend to picture people working in remote jungles halfway around the world.

Ice cream, wraps, an outdoor deck, guitar music drifting out toward Main Street on the weekends.

At least 15 residents of a west Oldsmar apartment building were evicted Friday morning with no prior notice after Pinellas County sheriff's deputies said their landlord violated housing codes.

The program runs through Friday, Aug. 14. Complete an entry form every time you read or listen to two books to be eligible for a weekly drawing from local Safety harbor businesses and restaurants.

Mother accused of leaving kids to smoke crack A 39-year-old woman was arrested Sunday on a child neglect charge after she left four of her five children alone in the middle of the night to go to a motel to smoke crack, authorities said.

Community gardeners and their supporters have a lot to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area this year:A ordinances allowing community gardens in St.

Open 7:30 a.m.-noon the second Saturday of every month through October in Pioneer Park, at Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin.

The former BayWalk interim manager accused of stealing $171,000 from a former employee in January died Wednesday at Bayfront Medical Center after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

The former manager of St. Petersburg's Bay Walk is in critical condition at Bayfront Medical Center after an apparent suicide attempt.

Make plans to bring the whole family out for a Cheeseburger in Paradise at Safety Harbor's Third Friday Music Series on Friday, June 19, 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a night of shopping, dining and entertainment as downtown Safety Harbor celebrates the month of June, Jimmy Buffett style with Harboritaville.

Supplies to put in a storm survival kit. [DIRK SHADD Times] Today Learn how to put together a hurricane survival kit at a free, fun and informative session presented by Pinellas County Emergency Management and Pinellas Public Library Cooperative 6-7 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 Second St.

After its financial director admitted stealing up to $80,000 from taxpayers, this city of 18,000 badly wants justice.

Your daily source for the best in blog. Do It Today: Manchester Orchestra, find a job and more June 2, 2009 at 12:00 am by Franki Weddington Wear your chucks and, for God's sake, don't wash your hair - and you'll fit right in with the crowd rocking out to Manchester Orchestra .