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Safety in Safety Harbor, Florida

Join us in Safety Harbor, Florida, USA, for our upcoming global conference! We want to ensure that our members and conference attendees feel safe to attend the conference while in the Safety Harbor, Florida, area. 

This page contains information about the area and explains/details the safety regulations and rights you have as a visitor.

Please read the information below, and if you have questions, please email us directly at [email protected]. 

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Click here to read our Florida FAQ page.

 

About Safety Harbor

Safety Harbor's county, Pinellas, is an official "Save Haven" community. Over the last two decades, Equality Florida has worked to pass fully inclusive Human Rights Ordinances across Florida. Today, 40 local Human Rights Ordinances protect roughly 56% of Florida’s population due to our efforts and regional partners' efforts. These ordinances create “Safe Haven” communities that protect transgender people from discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. These protections have never been more critical and laid the foundation for the passage of a statewide non-discrimination law, The Florida Competitive Workforce Act.

In June 2024, Joseph Ayoub, Mayor of the City of Safety Harbor, Florida, and the City Commission proclaimed the month of June 2024 to be PRIDE MONTH (LGBTQIA+) in the City of Safety Harbor and honors the resilience of LGBTQIA+ people, who are fighting to live authentically and freely. 

Conference Team Florida organizers asked the President of Safety Harbor PFLAG about the safety of LGBTQ+ visitors while staying in Safety Harbor. This is how they responded:

Thank you for reaching out to PFLAG Safety Harbor. While I understand the concerns around traveling to Florida, there is no immediate danger to LGBTQ+ people visiting Safety Harbor and surrounding areas. PFLAG has hosted community events and personally had outings at our downtown establishments with LGBTQ+ people, including same-sex couples, Trans folks, and nonbinary people. We have never had any safety concerns in Safety Harbor or surrounding areas. We even had a Trans and Ally picnic at a local Safety Harbor County Park with over 200 people in attendance.
I offer some candid tips and suggested places to visit:
  • Cafe Vino Tinto - for coffee and light breakfast. LGBTQ+ friendly, and the owner employs trans and LGBTQ+ employees.
  • Joey Biscotti - bakery goods. LGBTQ+ owned and operated.
  • Portkey Book Store is an ally, has co-hosted PFLAG events, and donated money and LGBTQ+ books to PFLAG Safety Harbor.
  • SHAMC (Safety Harbor Art & Music Center) - allies and inclusive. PFLAG has also collaborated on events with this nonprofit organization.
  • The Brinehouse - has great food, and owners employ LGBTQ+ staff who have donated money and proudly promote PFLAG.
  • The Neighborhood Bark Bar & Boutique - is LGBTQ+ owned, and you can go there to enjoy a dog-friendly bar. Craft Beers on Tap and canned drinks.
The bottom line is that PFLAG has never had issues, and we would be willing to shop and dine downtown anywhere in Safety Harbor.

 

 

Safety Harbor boasts a high level of civic engagement, with residents actively participating in local government, volunteer organizations, and community events. 

The city encourages residents to voice their opinions and contribute to decision-making processes through public forums, workshops, and online platforms.

 

Safety Harbor values and supports local arts and culture, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues showcasing the talents of local artists and performers.

(Last Updated: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 12pm eastern)