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Top 10 July Stories: 'Suspicious Man' at Park, School Grades

Here's what Safety Harbor Patch readers were clicking on in July.

1. (UPDATE) 'Suspicious Man' Seen at Philippe Park, Detectives Say

Authorities have no leads on the man suspected of talking about abducting children at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor on Sunday.

2. School Grades Released, Find Your School Here

This year officials also implemented a "safety net" that prevents any school from dropping more than one letter grade.

3. HGTV Show Films in Safety Harbor

The network's "Extreme Homes" program filmed at the Whimzeyland complex, owned by local artists Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist, this week.

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4. Fourth of July Festivities in Safety Harbor

A parade, a patriotic ceremony and a giant fireworks display highlight the holiday in the Harbor.

5. Waterspout Near Safety Harbor (UPDATED)

As a severe storm rolled through north Pinellas County Monday night, several residents reported seeing a waterspout off the bay. Some even took photos!

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6. L5 Bistro Looks For Fresh Start

"Everything's different" according to officials at the new eatery in the former home of Stann's on 5th.

7. Tree Won't Stop Downtown Office Project

Local company Bay to Bay Properties will remove a declining live oak in order to build an office building on a Second Street lot.

8. Dogs Kill Cat, Bite Cop in Safety Harbor

A pair of dogs roaming a Safety Harbor neighborhood reportedly killed a cat and bit a Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy on Thursday.

9. Safety Harbor's Fireworks Display Could Fizzle Out Due to Budget Cuts

City leaders say the Fourth of July fireworks are among potential cuts due to a budget shortfall. How do you feel about that?

10. Who Will Save the Safety Harbor Black Cemetery?

Not much is known about the history of this burial place for hundreds of African Americans dating to the 1800s. Even more unclear is who will care for it and its legacy in years to come.


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