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March 12, 2025
Summer Camp Registration Opens March 13
Summer is right around the corner! Need a safe, fun place to drop the kids? Look no further than Clearwater's spring break and summer camps.
Registration for Clearwater’s summer camp program begins March 13, for residents and March 14, for non-residents. Camps are held at the Morningside Recreation Center, Countryside Recreation Center, and the Long Center. (Note: the pool at the Long Center will be closed for the duration of summer camp.) Discounted rates are available for recreation plus cardholders. In addition, all three centers have openings for spring break camps, which run from March 17-21. Registration for spring and summer camps must be in person at the recreation center of your choice.
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Upcoming Events
Clearwater Comic Con is March 15
The Clearwater Public Library System in collaboration with the Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department will host its ninth annual Comic Con event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.
This family-friendly event is one of the signature events that the Clearwater Public Library System hosts each year. Comic Con will feature special guests, vendors, food trucks, artists and activities for all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero, supervillain or character from their favorite universe.
- 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies
- 10:30 a.m.: Photo Opportunities
- 11 a.m.: Intro to Cosplay Panel Discussion
- Noon: Kids’ Costume Showcase
- 1 p.m.: Cosplay Belly Dance Performance by Lady Darjuxena
- 2 p.m.: Folklore in Fantasy Panel Discussion
- 3 p.m.: Lightsaber Demonstration with the Outer Rim Guilds
- 4 p.m.: Adult Cosplay Contest
For more information, click the link below, or call (727) 562-4970.
Coast Guard 5K Fun Run
 Get ready to run over the beautiful Memorial Causeway during the U.S. Coast Guard 5K. The fun run will be held Saturday, March 29. Packet pickup starts at 7 a.m., and the race kicks off at 8 a.m. Enjoy music, food, and entertainment, all while supporting a great cause. The fun run has a 500-participant limit. Don’t miss out, and sign up today.
Elevate Florida Workshop on March 14
 Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. This program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Eligible projects include structure elevation, mitigation reconstruction, acquisition, demolition, and wind mitigation.
Staff from the Florida Division of Emergency Management will be in Clearwater from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Ross Norton Recreation Center, 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Case managers and outreach spokespeople will help residents with new and existing applications and can answer questions about the program. There will also be two formal presentations. One will be at noon and another will be at 5 p.m. No RSVP is necessary.
Other Upcoming Events
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Homework Help at East Community Library, March 13, 3:30
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Foreigner with Special Guest .38 Special at The BayCare Sound, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
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Diana Ross at The BayCare Sound, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
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Rainbow Magic Fairy Party at Main Library, March 17, 2 p.m.
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Scenes on the Green at Crest Lake Park, March 21, 7 p.m. Film is "Moana 2," rated PG.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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City Council Meeting
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Community Development Board Meeting
- Tuesday, March 18, 1 p.m.
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Citizen Citation/Red Light Camera Appeals Hearing
- Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m.
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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Library Patrons Enjoy Free Online Access to Notable Newspapers
Hate it when you click on an article you want to read and hit a paywall? With your Clearwater Library card, that doesn’t have to happen.
The Clearwater Public Library System subscribes to the daily digital editions of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. Just visit myclearwaterlibrary.com, hover over “eBooks, Movies, and More,” then click on “Online Newspapers.” Select the newspaper you would like to access, then follow the onscreen prompts.
Patrons also continue to receive free digital access to other important regional and historical newspapers with their Clearwater library card, too.
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 Show your love for Clearwater! It’s time to vote for your favorite beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and more in the Best of St. Pete-Clearwater 2025 Awards.
Clearwater Taking Tree Inventory
 The city of Clearwater is conducting a tree assessment and inventory around the city. Crews began March 10, starting along Clearwater Beach and are working their way to Old Clearwater Bay. Trees will only be catalogued.
This inventory will give us the opportunity to find out the trees’ health and structure and any low limbs the city needs to address. Part of the tree inventory process is tagging the tree with a numbered tag, which residents will later be able to look up on the city’s website.
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Sign Up for Paperless Billing Sweepstakes
 Sign up for paperless billing now through April 30, to be entered into the InvoiceCloud sweepstakes. Once signed up, you will be automatically entered to win 1 of 20 prizes:
- Five $500 Visa eGift Cards
- Six $250 Visa eGift Cards
- Nine $100 Vise eGift Card
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Vegetation and Brush Clearing From Airpark
 Vegetation and brush are being cleared from the Keene Road side of the Clearwater Airpark in order to install a GPS approach, which will enhance safety. Crepe Myrtle trees and other decorative plants will be added to the cleared space. Shade trees will be planted in other areas around the city to add to the tree canopy.
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City Nominates Two Clearwater Businesses for Entrepreneur Awards
 The city's Economic Development team recently attended GrowFL’s 'Companies to Watch' Gala that honored 50 second-stage entrepreneurs throughout Florida demonstrating exceptional growth potential, innovation and resilience. The team nominated two Clearwater businesses -- DirectMail2.0 and Emerson and Friends -- both which received awards. Congratulations to these two local honorees.
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AARP Offers Tax Help
 Get back all the withholding you’re due. Volunteers from AARP can help you complete your tax forms and file them with the federal government, now through April. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
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City Residents Save Money on Flood Insurance
The Community Rating System is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
The city of Clearwater is one of 1,500 communities that participate nationwide to get its residents discounts on flood insurance premiums. The ratings go from 1 (best) to 10 (least). Clearwater’s rating improved to a 5 from a 6, as of Oct. 1, 2024, which results in a 25-percent discount that residents receive on their flood insurance.
Now is a good time to consider purchasing flood insurance, whether it is required for your property or not, to bring you peace of mind as we prepare for another hurricane season.
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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
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Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, April 11-27
 Experience the masterful art of sand sculpting at this year’s Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. This year’s festival happens April 11-27, celebrating its 11th year and its biggest year yet. This year’s theme is “DinoShores: A Prehistoric Adventure in Sand!”
From architectural masterpieces created from Clearwater’s famous sugar sand to concerts, performers and daily entertainment, this incredible and affordable festival runs for 17 days. This year, the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit expands to an impressive 24,000 square feet, featuring an exciting, new augmented-reality experience that brings the intricate sand sculptures to life through vivid, interactive imagery.
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