Volunteers are needed to assist in sprucing up greenspace outside the Palm Harbor Library. ...more

November 21, 2009

Parks and Recreation Department employees have had their hours cut in order to save programs and services. ...more

November 14, 2009

The work of local artist George B. Trimitsis is on display in the Palm Harbor Library's Art Alcove until the end of the year. ...more

November 7, 2009

Aspiring models from around the area gathered last weekend at the Palm Harbor Library to attend a teen modeling workshop. The teens learned various aspects of the modeling industry from a professional in the field, Ro Martinez. Workshops took place over three consecutive Saturdays. ...more

July 18, 2009

At a time when they are being utilized more and more, local libraries are feeling the impact of a major budget squeeze from multiple funding sources. With the coming budget year threatening to produce more of the same, the leaders of north-county libraries have been exploring how they might work together to meet their patrons' needs. ...more

March 14, 2009

There is a space for art in the hearts of Palm Harbor librarians. Actually, it's an alcove. In order to achieve its goal of becoming the cultural center for the community, the Palm Harbor Library recently dedicated its Art Alcove to area artists, said Debbie Phillips, library spokeswoman. ...more

February 14, 2009

The redesigned and enlarged Palm Harbor Library is positioning itself to be a community cultural destination. Another feature of last week's reopening was the unveiling of the libraries signature sculpture. Pinellas County Cultural Affairs paid for the colorful $50,000 statuary grouping, which stands outside the library at 2330 Nebraska Ave. ...more

January 17, 2009

Events FOR THE LOVE OF TREES: Buy tree seedlings complete with care instructions for $2 and $3, and get free admission to Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry by helping plant trees, during the Society of American Foresters annual Tree Seedling Sale. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Foresters will be on hand to help people choose the best seedlings for their conditions. Then head out back and help plant 112 native trees in the Back Woods preserve. To get free admission, you must sign up for planting by e-mailing Carolyn Rhodes at crhodes@mosi.org, or calling (813) 987-6303. ...more

January 4, 2009

In 2009 Palm Harbor promises to be the little unincorporated area that could. Community leaders plan to continue striving to incorporate into a city and the area is likely to undergo further changes as a result of growth. ...more

January 3, 2009

The Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club will move its fundraising Taste of Palm Harbor food festival from October to February to attract more seasonal visitors and avoid football season. Holding the 2009 event on Sunday, Feb. 22, during the winter tourist season, will allow many more visitors to sample the Taste of Palm Harbor, Chaz Foy, a club spokeswoman, says. Organizers and participants also did not want to compete in October with Sunday NFL games, she said. ...more

January 3, 2009