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Safety Harbor Spa Celebrates 90 Years
To celebrate its 90th Anniversary, the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa held a Gala Birthday Party, where guests enjoyed drinks and
luxurious hors d’oeuvres as they recalled previous times at this historic landmark. The obvious care and attention that the property
has enjoyed over the years has ensured its current state of luxury and elegance, as this internationally renowned center of healing
and relaxation continues to carry on its heritage and history.
Michael Shaluly, the chair of the Safety Harbor
Chamber of Commerce, and his wife Mia have
been admirers of the Safety Harbor Resort
for all the years they have lived here.
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Sus Devnani, whose late husband Salu ran
the Resort for many years, enjoyed the party
with her daughter Nina Devnani Gregor,
who came from Jacksonville for the event.
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Margaret Word Burnside, Tampa Bay Magazine
publisher and editor, told the Resort’s owner
Bill Touloumis how much she enjoys what
he has done with the Resort.
Ajith Dissanayake, the Safety Harbor Resort and
Spa’s general manager, and Jean Barraclough,
the Resort’s executive administrator, were excited
to be part of this historic celebration.
Roger Kumar, Jr. and his father Roger reminisced
about the days when their family owned and
operated this international landmark that has
long been known for its healing waters.
Susan Peterson, the executive director of the
Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce, and her
husband Stan wish that more people knew that
the Spa is available to local residents, as well
as to those who travel from around the world
to experience its luxurious accommodations.