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Clearwater Beach Area Events
Philadelphia Philles Spring Training
601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
Enjoy the fun and excitement of baseball in Clearwater, Fla., as the Phillies get ready for 2012.
WebsiteToronto Blue Jays Spring Training
373 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
The Toronto Blue Jays will play 17 home games during the 2012 Grapefruit League season at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.
WebsiteNew York Yankees Spring Training
1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL 33614
George M. Steinbrenner Field is a 31-acre complex with a seating capacity of 11,026 seats.
WebsiteHonda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg takes place March 23-25, 2012 and is run on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn waterfront circuit that includes a combination of adjacent downtown streets circling Pioneer Park, the Progress Energy Center for the Arts, the Salvador Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlook the Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina.
www.gpstpete.comSunset Cinema at Pier 60
Sat.'s and Sun.'s 8 pm
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Shows start around dusk. 8/26: Disney's Alice in Wonderland, which is G-rated, is scheduled to start around 8 or 8:30.Sunsets at Pier 60
Price: free
Phone: (727) 449-1036
The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration and family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and musical entertainment. Weather permitting; hours vary seasonally.Clearwater Farmers Market: Now in its 17th year, this midweek market kicks off today, giving downtown Clearwater workers a nice lunch break to pick up some fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and plants. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at Cleveland Street and N Fort Harrison Avenue.
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Clearwater Beach Area News Headlines
Officials consider regulating electric carts and pedicabs on Clearwater Beach
Offering free, tips-encouraged taxi rides, the carts, run by a startup called Florida Free Rides, have become a hot waterfront commodity. They shuttled up to 2,000 people on New Year's Eve alone.
Read moreHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Earns Four Green Keys
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, the newest beachfront property on Florida’s West Coast, has raised the bar in its commitment to environmental management and corporate social responsibility.
Read moreClearwater Beach post office closes
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will close the Clearwater Beach Station located at 45 Causeway Boulevard in Clearwater Beach on Friday. The USPS will close that location because its lease is expiring on January 31 and will not be renewed. All retail and P.O. Box services will be moved to the Postal Service's Clearwater Cleveland Station at 650 Cleveland Street in Clearwater effective January 23. Customers with P.O. Boxes will keep the same P.O. Box addresses they had at the Clearwater Beach Station. The Postal Service is reviewing post offices across the country for possible consolidation and closing in an effort to close a multi-billion dollar budget deficit. The Clearwater Beach one of the locations being reviewed for possible closure. The expiration of the lease resulted in an emergency suspension requiring the immediate need to close the facility before the end of the month.Clearwater Beach hotel proposal gets a makeover from developer
The doctor-turned-developer leading a long-stalled beach resort project is taking another shot at construction while betting the city millions he'll begin building by 2015.
Read moreBig plans for Clearwater Beach
The Clearwater City Council will consider a land use agreement to accommodate what could become Clearwater Beach's largest hotel.
Read moreClearwater Beach resort plan moves ahead despite neighbors' objections
A five-floor resort planned for Clearwater Beach edged one step closer to reality Tuesday, dodging neighbors who had rallied against its timeshares, traffic and construction.
Read moreRon Jon coming to Clearwater Beach
Ron Jon Surf Shop and Hooters are headed to Clearwater Beach. Both have signed deals to open in May in a $5 million retail project under construction at 385 Mandalay Ave.
Read moreClearwater Marine Aquarium Opens Winter's Dolphin Tale Adventure in Clearwater, Florida
Warner Bros. recent blockbuster, Dolphin Tale, will come to life with the opening of "Winter's Dolphin Tale Adventure" on December 14th. The new attraction is located in the heart of Downtown Clearwater's Cleveland Street District in the Harborview Center and features an authentic behind-the-scenes experience of the major motion picture about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's famous tailless dolphin, Winter.
Read moreClearwater Beach post office to close
The U.S. Postal Service will close the Clearwater Beach Station, located at 45 Causeway Boulevard in Clearwater, on Jan. 20, 2012. The station will close due to an emergency suspension because of a lease expiration. The lease agreement expires on Jan. 31 and will not be renewed.
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New Jolley Trolley comes with some cool innovations
There's a new Jolley Trolley on the roads. It looks like the other trolleys — historic appearance, oak trim. But this unique trolley has one set of wheels on the ground and the other rolling toward the future.
Read moreA Day of Food & Wine in Clearwater, Florida
A whole lot of people would rather live in sunny Florida than be frostbitten a good portion of the year, so the game keeps improving even in beach resort areas like Clearwater, Florida. And then there’s the abundant supply of fresh seafood.
Read moreStores' outdoor displays pose a dilemma for Clearwater
The battlefield is a sandy sidewalk dotted with neon-colored rafts and inflatable sharks.
Read moreOwners of mom-and-pop motels who want to sell find themselves stuck in paradise
It's a good life for the right person at the right time. When you own a small vacation motel, you are your own boss. Your office is a few yards from your home because you can live on the property.
Read moreColumbia Restaurant creates own line of spirits
Richard Gonzmart, a fourth generation family member of Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, The Columbia, has created a private label spirits line honoring first and second generation family members of the 106-year-old Columbia.
Read moreJolley Trolley Gets Cool Addition
The Jolley Trolley's newest bus is set to run in early November, with performance and design modifications.
Read moreClearwater Beach Hotel project ready to enter next stage
The 101 Coronado hotel is a 10-story shell of concrete, steel and scaffoldings, lined with rebar and red tape, with a roof only a few days old.
Read moreClearwater set to ride dolphin's coattail
Winter, a cute, tailless dolphin with a perky personality, has saved Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Now it's starring in a family film that could bring millions of tourists and dollars to this Gulf Coast community.
Read moreParking at Sand Key Park will jump from $1 an hour to $5 for a flat daily fee starting today. Pinellas County officials said the price change will make Sand Key's fees consistent with county beach parks like Fred Howard and Fort De Soto, where the $5 fee will begin in January. Officials said the extra cost will help pay for park maintenance and enhancements. Sand Key Park's hourly meters have been replaced by 18 automated pay stations, which accept coins, cash and credit cards. Annual parking passes covering all three parks can be purchased for $75, or $55 for seniors over 65, at the county's Parks and Conservation Resources Office at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo, or at the administrative office at Fort De Soto
Pedestrian Flags Make Gulf Boulevard Safer
Unless you live on the Gulf side, crossing Gulf Boulevard to enjoy a few hours at the Beach without pedestrian safety measures could be scary, especially when Tampa has been dubbed tops on the list of cities to incur traffic accidents.
Read moreSunsets at Pier 60 to expand
“The festival has experienced great success and Sunsets desires to use other areas, including a small portion of Beachwalk and the beach area adjacent to Pier 60,” according to a staff memo to the City Council.
Read moreCrossing flags disappearing
Those bright-colored safety flags used by pedestrians trying to cross Gulf Boulevard are eventually going to need replacement. Sandra Knoebel, a Pinellas County planner who is in charge of distribution of the flags to beach communities, told members of the Barrier Island Governmental Council Aug. 31 that an average of over 13 flags per crossing are disappearing per month.
Read moreExplore Sea Life at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers many mini escapes, including a two-hour, Sea Life Boat Tour.
Read moreFlowRider surf machine resurfaces at Clearwater Beach Surf Style store
The Adrenalina store in International Plaza closed months ago, but its artificial surf machine roars back to life for land-bound wakeboarders next week on Clearwater Beach.
Read moreCompetition in Clearwater Beach pits trolley against electric carts
A turf battle is brewing here between start-up shuttle company Florida Free Rides, which uses low-speed electric vehicles to move people around Clearwater Beach, and the Jolley Trolley, a long-standing open-air shuttle service that runs a route from the beach to Tarpon Springs.
Read moreGuy Harvey Graphic A Landmark for Beach Walk
Beach goers are excited as the image of turtles, dolphins and Clearwater Beach as seen from the Gulf of Mexico, is installed Thursday.
Read moreClearwater Beach Chamber opens new welcome center
The Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce recently opened its new welcome center in the newly built Surf Style Retail Center at 315 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Read moreLifeguards keeping it safe on Clearwater Beach
Winning awards from one of America’s Top Family Beaches to the Top Singles Beach in Florida have kept locals and tourists flocking to Clearwater Beach, where there is virtually no off season, Water Safety Supervisor of the Clearwater Beach Patrol, Patrick Brafford said.
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