1528History
In 1528 Spanish explorer Pánfilo de Narváez landed in the area, followed by Hernando de Soto in 1539.
1539History
Its waters were given this name in 1539 by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who was supposedly searching for the mythical "Fountain of Youth".
1823Government
It was settled in 1823 and incorporated in 1917.
1938Government
== Arts and culture ==
=== Library ===
The Safety Harbor Public Library was founded in 1938 by the Women's Civic Club of Safety Harbor with funds from the federal Works Progre...
1949Civil Rights
Construction for the new building began on March 4, 1949 and the library opened in November 1949.
1964History
In 1964, the site was designated a Historical Landmark by the U.S.
1978Architecture
The Women's Civic Club continued to operate the library in its new building, however, by 1978 it had become difficult for the club to provide adequate funding on its own.
1980Culture
The property was deeded to the City of Safety Harbor in exchange for yearly funding, and the Civic Club continued to operate the library until October 1980 when full operation w...
1984History
Passenger trains last used the line in 1984.
1993Architecture
As the population of the city continued to grow, the library again outgrew the space and construction of a new building began in 1993 at its current location on 2nd Ave N with t...
1997Culture
Department of the Interior and, in 1997, a Florida Heritage Landmark.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there are 17,203 people, 7,084 households, and 4,845 families residing in the city.
2008History
In June 2008, a 6,000-year-old spearhead was found at Marshall Street Park.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 and 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,072 people, 6,903 households, and 4,781 families residing in the city.
2024Architecture
In February 2024, construction began on a second-floor addition to the current library.