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Palm Harbor

palm harbor main streetWelcome to Palm Harbor, an unincorporated community in the heart of the Florida Suncoast. Two decades ago, Palm Harbor became one of the wealthiest communities in the Tampa Bay area, although the city's citrus farming was in decline. Today, Palm Harbor is home to more than 100 communities, many schools and churches, and some of the best parks and recreation in the state.

Palm Harbor is one of the least populated suburbs in the Tampa Bay Area and one of the best places to live in Florida. Most people living in Palm Harbor, Florida own their own homes, giving visitors a sense of ​​its suburban environment. This suburban-type community ensures that families who choose to live in this part of Florida feel safe. Palm Harbor offers a laid-back group of friendly residents who offer a wonderful feeling of community.

Palm Harbor offers something for everyone. This is a beautiful place for someone looking for retirement, a couple looking to start a family, or a couple looking for a safe place to live with their children.

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Location

Palm Harbor is located on the west coast of Florida (immediately adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico), south of Tarpon Springs, north of Dunedin and Clearwater, and west of Oldsmar. As part of the Tampa Bay Area. Palm Harbor is within clos proximity to Tampa and St. Plus, and Orlando is just a 90-minute drive away. Geographically, Palm Harbor is located in northern Pinellas County and is one of the largest cities in the state. By air you usually arrive in Palm Harbor from Tampa International Airport. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is also served, but on a smaller scale.

Climate

Temperatures in Palm Harbor are typical for Tampa Bay; average summer temperatures are in the 80s/low 90s and average winter temperatures are in the 60s to 70s, making it ideal weather for escaping “snow birds.” northern winter. Humidity is also high due to the heat coming from the Caribbean Sea. Although we are close to hurricanes, these storms usually hit the Atlantic coast or south Florida rather than the Suncoast.

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Clouds form over Palm Harbor at sunset.Sunset Palm Harbor

What does Palm Harbor offer?

A good place to live, work and go to school. The community continues to grow and grow. The citrus groves of the past were replaced by people living in comfortable and affordable neighborhoods. It's close to the Tampa Bay area, which offers great shopping and entertainment, as well as sports and culture.
For more information about local schools, see our schools section.

Shopping

In addition to the many stores located on US 19, Pinellas County's main north-south highway, the closest shopping centers include Countryside Mall (15 minutes south of Palm Harbor). Some of the famous shopping malls in the Tampa Bay area include Brandon Town Center, Old Hyde Park, and West Shore Plaza. Major businesses in the area include Barnes and Noble, Dillard's, Macey’s, JC Penny, and Sam's Club. Grocery stores include Aldi, Publix and Winn-Dixie.

Activities

With direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Palm Harbor offers boating, fishing and diving opportunities. Be sure to check out Florida Fishing for more information on local fishing.
For those living on land, there are excellent golf and tennis facilities, particularly the luxurious Innsbruck Resort in Palm Harbor. Pinellas Trail also offers hiking/biking trails throughout Pinellas County. There is also a playground for picnics and barbecues, as well as a playground for baseball/softball/soccer enthusiasts.

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