PALM HARBOR — The 2023 Valspar Championship, held March 16-19 at Innisbrook Golf Resort, was more about the events and activities surrounding the tourney than the golfers playing the Copperhead Course.

PALM HARBOR — Former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, current Pinellas County commissioners Dave Eggers, Chris Latvala and Brian Scott and several YMCA officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new branch of the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA on March 3.

“Obviously, we’ve got some challenges now with the scheduling and things that are happening on the PGA Tour in general,” Valspar Tournament Director Tracy West said. “But for us, the bedrock of everything is this community."

Palm Harbor University came about as close to a state championship as a team could. The Hurricanes lost in the state semifinals on penalty kicks. 

Rick Vaughn has always been passionate about his work, whether on the job with the Olympics, pro football, pro baseball and these days as the director of Joe Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation.

PALM HARBOR — It was American author Lorrie Moore who said, “a short story is a love affair, a novel is a marriage.”

It has been a long time since Seminole won a district title in girls soccer — 10 years, to be exact. On the other end of the spectrum is Palm Harbor University, which just went back-to-back.

Rick Vaughn has always been passionate about his work, whether on the job with the Olympics, pro football, pro baseball and these days as the director of Joe Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation. 

PALM HARBOR — Bring some buddies or come meet some new friends at the Palm Harbor Museum’s 23rd annual English Tea and Garden Party outdoors on the patio on Saturday, March 4.

PALM HARBOR — Several juniors and seniors in the Palm Harbor University High School International Baccalaureate program have a request of the Pinellas County school district.

The Palm Harbor University girls and East Lake boys recently defended their Pinellas County Athletic Conference soccer titles: The Hurricanes made it three in a row while the Eagles went back-to-back.

The traditional gemstone to commemorate a 40th anniversary or birthday is the vibrant red ruby, which represents devotion and passion. In January of 1983, 40 years ago this month, a small group of devoted and passionate Palm Harbor residents who wanted to preserve the history of this area su…

While some of the top Tampa Bay area high school boys soccer teams have played in a Champions League Tournament for the past five seasons, girls teams were brought in this year.

Golf club gives kids gifts

The Florida Lottery announced that Barnett Bailey, 69, of Palm Harbor, managing member of the O.D. Boots Trust, claimed a $2 million prize from the July 29 Mega Millions drawing at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

The magic of the holiday season returns every year as we share love and happiness with family and friends. Twinkling lights, holiday music and delicious smells of special goodies add to our enjoyment.

Car show picks winners

PALM HARBOR — There’s a new mayor in Palm Harbor, but his biggest job is not leading local government. Rather, it’s leading the annual holiday parade. And also raising a lot of money for charity. 

PALM HARBOR — Hemp Coffee House owner Peter Fawcett, without a doubt, knows his coffee. 

PALM HARBOR — A second member of the Mongols motorcycle gang has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man they thought was a police informant, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

PALM HARBOR — When Michael Long and son Andrew started their Haunt for HEP Halloween yard display several years ago, their Tarpon Woods neighborhood would see just a handful of trick-or-treaters.

PALM HARBOR — With Palm Harbor located in an unincorporated part of Pinellas County, the city nestled between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs has no official local governing body.

PALM HARBOR — The annual 9/11 memorial ceremony hosted by Curlew Hills Memory Gardens has become one of the largest and most respected in the state, continually boasting an impressive lineup of guest speakers and tributes that has grown in size and scope over the years, even through the pandemic.

More than 18 months after her husband died, Stephanie Magli took the stand to address the man who killed her best friend and partner, Deputy Michael Magli.

Beginning early morning Tuesday, Sept. 6, eastbound and 

westbound Florida Avenue will close to the east of Alt. US-19 (Palm Harbor 

Boulevard) for approximately four days, weather permitting.

Beginning genealogy course

PALM HARBOR — In Palm Harbor, a group of service-minded individuals is helping to make a difference in the lives of local residents and even children as far away as Sierra Leone.

Uhle gets chiropractic degree

PALM HARBOR — In parts of Pinellas County, you can find a coffee shop on nearly every corner. But in downtown Palm Harbor they are few and far between. Now people seeking an espresso or latte can visit a new coffee bar for their “fix.”

Renowned French artist Claude Monet, the founder of impressionist painting, attempted to paint nature as he perceived it.  Although art lovers would argue that his exquisite impressionist works deserve great praise, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece,” he once said.

Scott running for ‘mayor’ of Palm Harbor

Longtime Palm Harbor Museum volunteer Terry Fortner has been selected as 2021 Citizen of the Year, an annual award given by the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. She was honored for her many years of contributions to environmental and historical preservation through various Tampa…

It all started with a Facebook group.

The tournament, a $100,000 singles and doubles event, features more than 50 players from around the world, including former Wimbledon winner Eugenie Bouchard and two-time champion Grace Min.

PALM HARBOR — For the first time in two years, the carnival is back in Palm Harbor. Citrus Fest, with its carnival midway and fair food vendors will be back along 11th Street between Nebraska and Georgia avenues on Friday through Sunday, April 8-10.

PALM HARBOR — Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor was awash in a sea of green last week, as the first round of the 2022 Valspar Championship’s started on March 17.

PALM HARBOR — The Valspar Championship is billed as the PGA Tour’s most colorful event, an apt moniker for a tournament sponsored by a paint brand but also one that suits its fun, family-friendly reputation.