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Comfortably
nestled along the northwest edge of Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas
County, Safety Harbor enjoys a unique place in the history
books and in the hearts of its citizens and visitors. The
first inhabitants were the Timucuan Indians who called the
area Tocobaga. In 1528 Spanish adventurers led by the explorer
Navarez landed on our shores. Safety Harbor is the home of
the historic Espiritu Santo Springs. Given this name in 1539
by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who was searching
for the legendary Fountain of Youth, these natural springs
have attracted attention worldwide for their curative powers.
Today, 22 acres of pristine Florida coastline houses the famous
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa which remains one of the world's
finest spa destinations and continues to attract health conscious
visitors to the area.
Safety
Harbor was first homesteaded by Count Odet Philippe, a French
surgeon in Napoleon's navy, who is credited with introducing
citrus growing to Florida. Established in 1823 the Count's
homestead is now the site of Philippe Park a 122-acre Pinellas
County owned and operated facility that is very popular among
our residents and visitors. Safety Harbor was formally incorporated
as a City in 1917 with a population of 200 people. Today 17,000
people call Safety Harbor their home. Primarily a residential
community the City has maintained the character of a family
oriented community while preserving our environmentally sensitive
lands and revitalizing our historic downtown Business District.
The city
of Safety Harbor is currently experiencing growth both in
business and residential subdivisions and communities. See
School links for Elementary school, Middle School, High School,
Colleges, and Universties.
Buying
a home is not easy. As your real estate professional, we will
help you not only understand the complex real estate market
but also save you time and money. We mave moved and relocated
out-of-state families. Our focus is on your needs and will
find or sell your home accordingly. Our knowledge and professionalism
will make your real estate experience a breeze. Buyers
Tips - Sellers
Tips
Forecast
for Safety Harbor, FL- Safety
Harbor Real Estate
1. In Style
Households that are In Style live in affluent neighborhoods
of metropolitan areas. More suburban than urban, these households
nevertheless embrace an urbane lifestyle, favoring townhomes
over the traditional single-family houses. Professional couples
predominate, with high labor force participation, and fewer
children. Median age is about 38 years.
2. Prosperous Empty Nesters
Over half of the householders are aged 55 years or older,
and most households are married-couples with no children living
at home. Well educated and experienced, Prosperous Empty Nesters
are enjoying the segue from child rearing to retirement. A
median income over $64,000 supports a lifestyle that focuses
on the present, with travel and home renovation, and the future,
through investments.
3. Midlife Junction
Somewhere between the child-rearing years and retirement lies
the Midlife Junction. Few households still have children.
Most of the labor force is still employed, but approaching
retirement. Almost a third are already drawing retirement
income. Most still own their homes, but many have moved into
multi-unit apartment buildings. The housing market is a mix
of single-family homes and low-density apartments, somewhere
between urban and rural. The residents of Midlife Junction
have a median age of 40 years and a median household income
of $42,900.
Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions
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