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Jan. 31, 2025
Long Center Pool Closes Feb. 18 for Renovations
 The city of Clearwater will close the Long Center pool beginning Feb. 18, due to renovations to the Long Center pool natatorium. The pool will remain closed throughout the renovation, which is anticipated to take more than a year to complete. During this time, all other amenities at the Long Center and the Aging Well Center will remain open.
The heated pools at Ross Norton Recreation Complex and Morningside Recreation Complex will be open seven days a week, with extended hours starting Feb.18. Lap swimming will be available at both pools with reservations being accepted at Morningside. Swim lessons will begin in March.
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Upcoming Events
Mardis Gras Samba at Countryside Recreation, Feb. 7
 Don’t miss the Mardi Gras Samba taking place at the Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., on Friday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. for adults ages 55 plus. Cost is $8 for one ticket and $12 for two tickets. Wear your beads and enjoy a night of light refreshments, music and traditional Mardi Gras dances. Dressy casual attire is encouraged.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (727) 669-1914.
Aging Well Center Programs
Check out the latest Aging Well Center program guide on the Aging Well Center website. Call (727) 562-4904 to reserve your spot at one of their programs today. The Aging Well Center is located at the Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd.
Other Upcoming Events
- 2025 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic, Feb. 6-9, various times
- Alice Cooper at The BayCare Sound, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
- The Market Marie at Coachman Park, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Clearwater Invitational Softball Tournament, Eddie C. Moore Complex, Feb. 13-16
- Willie Nelson at The BayCare Sound, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.
- 'Scenes on the Green' at Crest Lake Park, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
- Of The Trees - Moonglade Phase 2 at The BayCare Sound, Feb. 22, 5 p.m.
- Wallows at The BayCare Sound, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m.
- Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, Feb. 28-March 2
- The Market Marie at Coachman Park, March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
- Downtown Development Board, Monday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m.
- Community Redevelopment Agency, Monday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m.
- Pension Trustees, Monday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m.
- Clearwater City Council Work Session, Monday, Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m.
- Airpark Advisory Board, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m.
- Library Board, Thursday, Feb. 6, 10:15 a.m.
- Clearwater City Council Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Special Meetings
- Clearwater City Council Strategic Planning Session, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m., Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd. This meeting will be recorded and posted to the city's YouTube channel.
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Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Clearwater East Community Library, 2465 Drew St.. The City Council will receive public comment.
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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Volunteers are Needed for the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
Do you love Clearwater Beach and appreciate the masterful art of sand sculpting? If so, the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is seeking energetic volunteers to assist with the return of the 11th annual event on Clearwater Beach April 11 to 27. Be a part of something special and head to Clearwater Beach for fun in the sun! From merchandise sales to greeting guests, there is a volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
The perks to volunteering include a complimentary Sand Ambassador t-shirt, free meal (valid only after completion of shift), and free transportation from Downtown Clearwater. Gain access to the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit on your day-of-shift and one free general admission ticket for a return visit.
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Plastic Bags Are Not Recyclable
 One of the biggest contaminants in the city’s recycling program is plastic bags. Please do not bag up your recycling, and leave all plastic bags out of the recycling stream. Plastic bags -- including plastic grocery bags -- jam the sorting machinery at the recycling center. Bagged recyclables can also be confused for trash, since workers can’t see what is inside. Place items loose in your blue recycling bin, and do not bag them. Take plastic bags back to the grocery store, or throw them in the trash.
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Last Chance to Apply for Neighborhoods Day
 The last day to apply for a Neighborhoods Day grant is at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3.
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World Wetlands Day is Feb. 2
Clearwater celebrates World Wetland Day on Feb. 2, to raise awareness of the value of our wetlands here in Clearwater. Protecting our natural resources is key to preserving our bright and beautiful city.
Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the surface of the soil or where water is present near the soil's surface that supports plants adapted to saturated soils. In Clearwater, our wetlands include marshes, swamps, mangroves, and ponds.
Wetlands provide crucial habitats for wildlife; act as natural filters to improve water quality; regulate water flow; reduce flooding by absorbing excess water; stabilize shoreline to prevent erosion; and provide a buffer to protect upland structures from storm and wave damage.
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Employee of the Year and Team of the Year
 Congratulations to the Clearwater Public Utilities staff recipients for the department's 2024 awards. Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Alan Brooks was recognized as the department's 'Employee of the Year.' The city's wastewater collections team received the 'Team of the Year' award: Kyon Devine, Michael Helm, Darquez Whitfield and James Deluca, all wastewater collection technicians. Thank you to these crews for their hard work all year long!
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Help Keep Clearwater's Storm Drains Clean
 It’s easier to do yard work and keep your property neat and clean during the cooler months. Cleaning a driveway, a yard, patio or street gutters of dead leaves can make an enormous impact on how a neighborhood looks to others. Don't blow clippings toward storm drains or basins in your neighborhood, shown above.
When manicuring your lawn, be sure to properly dispose of grass clippings, leaves and other vegetative debris. Remember that stormwater flows directly into ponds, lakes, rivers and bays. Because water runs off our yards, it is important to reduce the amount of pollutants on site.
Trash, debris and pollutants in yards – such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides – can wash into the stormwater system, polluting the environment and causing blockages in storm pipes. Substances such as detergents, motor oil or clippings from chemical-treated grass are dangerous to local waterways.
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We're Hiring!
Apply today to work with us at the city of Clearwater!
Jobs you can apply for include:
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
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
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Save The Date: Comic Con, March 15
 Join us on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr. This fun, family-friendly event is free.
Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero, supervillain or character from your favorite universe. Enjoy our special guests, vendors, food trucks, artists and activities for all ages.
The event is presented by the Clearwater Public Library System and the Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department.
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