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Upcoming Events
Get ready to have your hearts grow three sizes at this holiday movie night on the lawn! Bring your family, friends and a bundle of festive cheer to this free event at the Morningside Recreation Center. Sip on some Who-Ville-worthy hot cocoa and decorate delicious holiday cookies. Don’t be a Grinch - cozy up with your own lawn chairs and blankets for a night of heartwarming holiday fun.
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Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd.
Snap a photo with Santa, make a craft, play games and win prizes. Enjoy sweets, treats and a hayride.
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Friday, Dec. 6, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd.
Jingle all the way down to Countryside Reindeer Lane! This free holiday event includes games, prizes, crafts, and fun for the whole family. Santa will be there, too.
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Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive
Stop by for a festive celebration at Moccasin Lake Nature Park with holiday crafts and a community choir.
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Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane
 Enjoy a theatrical picnic hosted by Clearwater Public Library System. Engage in a lively reading of "Pygmalion," by George Bernard Shaw, with parts randomly assigned. No acting experience is needed. Bring your own picnic blankets or chairs. Meet at the main library's first-floor lobby before venturing to the park (weather permitting).
- Friday, Dec. 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St.
 Help us celebrate the coming of Christmas and the Mexican celebration of Las Posadas. Enjoy music, crafts and piñatas.
- Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 to 3 p.m.
- Clearwater East Community Library, 2465 Drew Street
Other Upcoming Events
- Hanukkah Party with Ms. Jenipher, Dec. 6, East Community Library
- Santa’s Holly Jolly Block Party, Dec. 6, Ross Norton Recreation Center
- Clearwater Jazz Holiday Experience in Station Square Park, Dec. 7, Station Square Park
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Music of the Holidays with the Florida Suncoast Chorus, Dec. 8, Countryside Library
- 12 Days of Christmas - Making Spirits Bright Parade, Dec. 10, Clearwater Beach
- Hanukkah Hooray!, Dec. 11, Clearwater Main Library
- The History of Santa Claus, Dec. 12, Clearwater Main Library
- The Polar Express Experience, Dec. 13, Coachman Park and The BayCare Sound
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The Market Marie: Holiday Market, Dec. 14, Coachman Park
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Clearwater Yacht Club 50th Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 14
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Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour, Dec. 17, The BayCare Sound
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North Greenwood Holiday Social, Dec. 21, North Greenwood Recreation Center
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Gran Posada Navideña 2024, Dec. 22, Mercado
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Chanukah Celebration, Dec. 26, Coachman Park
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Clearwater Last Friday: End-of-Year Jam, Dec. 27, Coachman Park
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Celebrating Global New Year's Traditions, Dec. 30, Clearwater Main Library
- Light It Up, Clearwater: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, Dec. 31, Clearwater Beach
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Upcoming Public Meetings
The next North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the North Greenwood Recreation Center, 900 N. MLK Jr. Ave. Get involved with local redevelopment plans and contribute your ideas and feedback to the discussion.
Meetings in City Council Chambers
Meetings are held in City Council Chambers at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. unless otherwise noted. Stream on the city's Facebook page or the city's YouTube channel or watch live on C-View TV Spectrum Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.
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Lane Closures Along Clearwater Beach Marina Begin Dec. 5
Closures are due to marina seawall construction and are anticipated to be complete by March 1, 2025.
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 5, construction activities at the Clearwater Beach Marina will begin impacting traffic. Work is expected to finish March 1, 2025, prior to the start of spring break. Traffic changes include the following:
- Northbound traffic along Coronado Drive will go from two lanes to one lane, starting at Third Street to the roundabout.
- Northeast-bound traffic along South Gulfview Boulevard will go from two lanes to one lane, starting at the Wyndham Grand crosswalk to the Coronado Drive intersection.
- The east Coronado sidewalk will be closed in the vicinity of the marina’s west seawall, and pedestrians will follow a detour route around the work zone using existing crossings. This pedestrian detour is fully ADA accessible.
During these temporary lane closures, drivers should give themselves more time along this route, use caution while traveling through the work zone, and remain alert for construction crews and pedestrians. These lane closures are a necessary part of the Clearwater Beach Marina Replacement Project.
Construction on the marina is under way, and the entire project is anticipated to be complete in August 2026.
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Where You Pay Your Utility Bill In Person Changes Dec. 9
If you pay your Clearwater utility bill in our in-person lobby or drive-thru at the Municipal Services Building, changes are coming. Starting Dec. 9, our cashier and payment services will relocate to Clearwater Gas System, 777 Maple St. This change is being made as the Municipal Services Building undergoes renovations. There will be no drive-up option at the new location, and the Municipal Services Building option will shut down at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 to facilitate the move.
The current drop-box location may still be available, depending on construction work. You can pay your bill online or by phone, text, or Amscot.
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Volunteers Are Needed
 The city has a host of festive holiday events coming this season. Volunteers are needed to help with games, arts and crafts and to assist Santa with photos! It’s a fun way to spread holiday cheer.
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Give Back This Holiday Season
Consider contributing to the city of Clearwater's We Care Fund. Hardships know no season, and this community partnership program assists needy families and individuals in the community with paying for water, wastewater, solid waste and gas bills.
Funds are released throughout the year to a local branch of the Salvation Army, which provides temporary assistance to eligible Clearwater utility customers.
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Space Heater Safety
Trying to stay warm during this cold season? If you're using a space heater, remember these important safety tips:
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Turn it off when you leave the room or head to bed.
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Keep it away from curtains, carpet, furniture and other flammable objects.
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Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which could overheat and result in a fire.
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Check that the space heater is clean and in good working condition before use.
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Holiday Recycling Tips
If you are using plastic food containers this holiday season, be sure to rinse and dry them before tossing them into your recycling bin. If they have food residue on them, throw them away.
For disposable plates and cutlery, remember to throw them in the trash. They do not belong in the recycle bin. Paper and plastic plates, cutlery, napkins, and paper towels are all considered garbage.
The recycling stream is ruined when materials with leftover foods are thrown into your blue recycling bin. Everything you put in your bin should be empty, clean and dry to prevent contamination of good, clean recycling.
Use Reusable, Compostable Items for Your Next Holiday Party
Plastics cause lots of problems for our oceans, wildlife and our health. Use reusable, compostable or recyclable items instead of single-use plastics when hosting your holiday party. Here are 10 more ways you can host an ocean-friendly event.
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Hurricane Recovery Information
‘MyClearwater’ Magazine Update
 Due to the change in how people get their information, the city of Clearwater will no longer produce and print the MyClearwater magazine, as of Jan. 1, 2025. Instead, news will be distributed weekly in this “MyClearwater News” email newsletter, on the city website, and through our social media channels.
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We're Hiring!
Read more about these jobs and apply online. The city of Clearwater offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, wellness programs, an employee health center, paid time off, pension benefits, training, development, rewards and recognition.
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Library & Recreation Center Information
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Parks & Recreation
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Save The Date: Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
 Clearwater’s signature waterfront blues event, Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, is set to take place March 1-2 at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. The two-day free festival is known for its amazing blues performances, outdoor casual vibes and amazing seafood tastings. Stay tuned for lineup and more information!
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