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Palm Harbor turns 100, plans celebration

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Palm Harbor is celebrating its 100th birthday.

On July 15, 1925, the city’s official name was changed from Sutherland to Palm Harbor. This weekend, city leaders will celebrate a full century under that name with multiple events.

  • Commemorative Proclamation, 10 a.m., Palm Harbor Museum
  • Family-Friendly Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harbor Hall and historic White Chapel, with local vendors, food trucks, nonprofit organizations
  • City Celebration, 6 p.m., Pop Stansell Park, with live music, food, fireworks

“We are so excited,” said Nancy McKibben, a Pinellas County coordinator who represents unincorporated county communities. “We have a wonderful history here.”

There will also be a pop-up exhibit depicting the community’s history, developed by the Palm Harbor Museum.

Jeff Butera

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