Many people don't realize the small town of Palm Harbor, FL is full of bustling business commerce in addition to being surrounded by some of the most popular vacation and famous destination spots in Florida.
With nearly 350 team members, NTC - a Top 100 Workplace - is centrally located for team members. Many live North in Pasco County, South deeper into Clearwater and Dunedin and several travel from West Hillsborough County each day.
Here are some fun facts about Palm Harbor, which will give you insight into where most of NTC's staff live, work and play:
1. Palm Harbor is an unincorporated part of Pinellas County. HB 183 - Town of Palm Harbor/Pinellas County, from 2009, was the most recent local bill that would have scheduled a referendum allowing Palm Harbor voters the opportunity to decide if they want to incorporate, but the bill died in committee.
2. Palm Harbor is located about 45 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa.
3. Palm Harbor has an honorary mayor voted in through the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce every year, a tradition started 30 years ago.
4. Palm Harbor is home to nationally regarded, championship Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa off of U.S. 19.
5. Palm Harbor is known for its excellent public schools. All are rated "A" by the state and have scores of 9s or 10s from GreatSchools.
6. The Annual Palm Harbor Citrus Festival is a highlight of the area, generally held in early April in the city’s historic downtown area.
7. NTC is one of the largest employers in Palm Harbor.
8. Just north of NTC, a short 15 minute drive brings you to the famous sponge docks of Tarpon Springs, FL.
9. There are nearly 60,000 residents of Palm Harbor.
10. Just South of NTC, a short five minute drive, is home to Caladesi State Park and Honeymoon Island Beach. As one of the few completely natural islands along Florida´s Gulf Coast, Caladesi´s white sand beaches were rated America's Best Beach in 2008.
