NewsTampa Bay TimesSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough
Safety Harbor reopens Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier after two-year closure
The City of Safety Harbor has officially reopened the Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier to the public following a two-year closure caused by hurricane damage. The 420-foot structure is now accessible for fishing, walking, and recreational use.
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The reopening restores a historic waterfront landmark and recreational space for residents and visitors that had been inaccessible since the fall of 2024.
Key Facts
- The Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier officially reopened on Aug. 27, 2024.
- The pier had been closed for nearly two years following damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton in the fall of 2024.
- The structure features a 420-foot walk leading to a T-shaped deck.
- A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the Friday following the reopening.
- The pier has served as a local waterfront fixture since the late 1800s.
Who's Mentioned
personLaura Kepner“Local author and historian.”otherHelene“Hurricane that caused the pier's closure.”locationSafety Harbor“The city where the pier is located.”personJoe Ayoub“Mayor of Safety Harbor who announced the reopening.”otherMilton“Hurricane that caused the pier's closure.”other420“Length of the pier in feet.”other10“Age of Hank Weber.”otherFire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier“The public infrastructure project that reopened.”personHank Weber“Resident who visited the pier.”personDebi Henderson“Resident who visited the pier upon reopening.”personFiona Fun“City mascot.”