The Resort’s pool area and tiki lounge that overlook the waters of Tampa Bay
offer guests an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate themselves.
In the beginning, bathing in the mineral spring
waters was part of everyone’s program of daily
activities and was prescribed by the on-site doctors.
Turkish baths and individual soaking tubs were also
available, and sunbathing was recommended for its
healing qualities. Today, “taking the waters” has an
additional meaning. The pools and whirlpools of
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa still contain the natural
healing spring waters. In addition, guests can now
swim and play in the beautiful outdoor leisure pool,
relax in two indoor whirlpools and the indoor pool,
and enhance their exercise program with classes
such as Water Aerobics, Water Blast, Water Works!
and Water Zumba. Indeed, Sanitas Per Aquam –
Health Through Water – is still in fashion. The resort
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continues to be a haven for wellness, where people
come for a day, a week or longer to enjoy various
“Wellness for Life” retreats offered by the resort.
Ninety years is a long time, but the heritage of the
Spa is sure to continue for at least another ninety.
Hernando De Soto may have actually found the
Fountain of Youth that evaded Ponce de Leon on
Florida’s East Coast. There is no place else like The
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is
located at 105 North Bayshore Drive in Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-1161.