Palm Harbor
Ozona and Palm Harbor, on the coast just north of Dunedin, have interesting histories. Both Ozona and Palm Harbor were originally settled by J.C. Craver. According to Craver's diary, still in the family, he came here in the winter of 1877 upon the advice of his physician. A post office commission under the name of Bay St. Joseph was granted in 1878, this being the earliest written record of either community. The name Bay St. Joseph was used only a short time before Yellow Bluff replaced it. But that name proved relatively short-lived, as a few years later its negative connotation with the yellow fever epidemic gave way to its present name Ozona , meaning "pure air." Palm Harbor was originally called Sutherland after a post office was granted in 1888, the same year the railroad came through (the name was switched to Palm Harbor in 1925 - Editor). Sutherland boasted two beautiful hotels, the larger one becoming Southern College in 1902. It sat high on the bluff overlooking Sutherland Bayou and the Gulf of Mexico. Sutherland was thought to be named after Duke of Sutherland, who visited these parts after landing at Tarpon Springs in 1887. Local pioneers dismiss this coincidence, pointing out that the name Sutherland is a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group which originally platted the community in 1888. Areas pioneers included the Whitehursts, the Hollands, the Tinneys, the Suttons, the Thompsons, and the Wilsons.
SOURCE: "Clearwater: A Pictorial History"
by Michael L. Sanders
I have always found Palm Harvbor a special place. It is a bit newer in flavor than Dunedin, close to beaches such as Howard Park in Tarpon Springs or Honeymoon Island in Dunedin. Not that far from Clearwater Beach also. It offers plenty of staples shopping, post office, bank, and whatever you need for everyday convenience.
Downtown is undergoing rejuvenation and offers little shops with a wealth of product. A few good restaurants and newer housing opportunities especially in the way of Town Homes. These things are located west of Highway 19.
The newest sections of Palm Harbor are East of Highway 19 . There are all kinds of housing opportunities here and a selection of golf courses in the immediate area. There is Lake Tarpon to which is a lovely, very large, clean lake. Homes can run into the millions on the shore of this grand lake.
|
"Welcome to Palm Harbor, an unincorporated community in the heart of Florida's Sun Coast. Although the town has a humble beginning in citrus farming, in the last twenty years Palm Harbor has turned into one of the most affluent communities in the Tampa Bay area. Today, there are over 100 neighborhoods in Palm Harbor, along with dozens of schools and places of worship, and some of the finest parks and recreational facilities in the state. Location Palm Harbor is located on the west coast of Florida (right on the Gulf of Mexico), just south of Tarpon Springs, north of Dunedin and Clearwater, and west of Oldsmar. As part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, the town is within commuter distance of both Tampa and St. Petersburg. In addition, Orlando is only 90 minutes away by automobile. Geographically, Palm Harbor is in the northern part of Pinellas County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state. For specific geographical directions, please see our Maps section. From the air, Palm Harbor is accessible predominantly through the Tampa International Airport. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport also provides service but on a much smaller scale. " |
|
|
|
|