An introduction

Odet Philippe

Hello and welcome to the History of Safety Harbor blog! In this space, we plan to occasionally write about the people, events, and folklore that helped shape the Safety Harbor community, and that may have not made the pages of our book for space or other reasons. Safety Harbor’s history spans centuries, and includes the Tocobaga people, early pioneers such as Odet Philippe (whose legacy includes large contributions to the establishment of the Florida citrus industry), and the development of the world-famous Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. But there are also many other characters and historical events relating to this city that are not as well-known but are equally fascinating, and we hope to memorialize some of them here. Check in every now and then to see what we’re discussing and feel free to leave your comments.