Safety Harbor Chamber president completes leadership program
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Cammie Lumpkin, president and CEO of the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
She received the recognition IOM after completing 96 credit hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.
Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants can enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.
Student achievement
• Ashley Tutas of Palm Harbor was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 president’s list.
Maintenance underway on Dunedin Causeway Bridge
DUNEDIN — Construction is underway on the Dunedin Causeway Bridge for necessary maintenance. The project is expected to continue through approximately winter 2027 and includes removing and replacing existing steel coatings on the bridge, as well as removing and replacing damaged structural steel.
Boaters should be aware that bridge openings will be limited during construction. The bridge will provide only single-leaf openings, with a reduced vertical clearance of 6 feet on the down (closed) span. During non-work hours, the navigation channel will be cleared; however, one span will continue to have a reduced vertical clearance of 6 feet because of the containment system.
Drivers should expect temporary lane closures throughout the project. Message boards will be placed in advance to provide notice of upcoming closures and traffic impacts.
For questions, call 727-464-8900 or email DDeranzio@Pinellas.gov.
Weaver Park living shoreline moves into permitting phase
DUNEDIN — The city’s proposed living shoreline project at Josiah Cephas Weaver Park is now in the permitting phase.
Proposed designs, cost estimates, renderings and additional details were presented to the City Commission during its July 7 workshop, where commissioners reviewed the project.
The design proposal includes new riprap for shoreline stabilization, mangroves, low-profile Florida native vegetation, oyster domes and a floating ADA-accessible kayak launch on the north side of the shoreline.
Construction and installation costs are currently estimated between $2.24 million and $2.58 million. The project has a current budget of $250,000, including $150,000 awarded to CPH Consulting for design and permitting.
City staff is pursuing grant funding for the project and exploring community volunteer opportunities and sponsorship programs to help reduce installation costs.