Safety Harbor Pier reopens nearly 2 years after Helene
By The BriefBrief
The Safety Harbor Pier has reopened nearly two years after Hurricane Helene damaged the structure. The pier had been closed in 2024 due to storm-related damage, and officials say it is now back in service for the public.
WHO:Local officials and the public
WHAT:Safety Harbor Pier reopened after storm damage led to a 2024 closure.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:The pier was closed in 2024 because Hurricane Helene caused damage to the structure.
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