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May 27, 2025
Pinellas County High School Graduations Come to The BayCare Sound
 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! The BayCare Sound in downtown Clearwater will host graduation ceremonies for 12 local high schools, from May 28 to 30.
There will be a lot of activity in downtown Clearwater during this time, and we encourage you to pack your patience and give yourself extra time to get to and from your destination and to find parking.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow lawn seating is available; guests may bring blankets or towels; chairs are prohibited. Below is the schedule of high school ceremonies:
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Largo, Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 a.m.
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Seminole, Wednesday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m.
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Lakewood, Wednesday, May 28, at 3:30 p.m.
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Pinellas Park, Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m.
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Hollins, Thursday, May 29, at 7:30 a.m.
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Northeast, Thursday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m.
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Boca Ciega, Thursday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m.
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St. Petersburg, Thursday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m.
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Osceola Fundamental, Friday, May 30, at 7:30 a.m.
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Clearwater, Friday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m.
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Gibbs, Friday, May 30, at 3:30 p.m.
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Countryside, Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m.
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Volunteers are Needed: Active Assailant Training Exercise
June 3 to 5, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day
 The Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue will conduct a joint active assailant training exercise. The exercises will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. each day, June 3 to 5, at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St.
Volunteers are needed as actors for these exercises. The city is looking for as many volunteers as possible to participate in this exercise to make the experience as real as possible for the officers and paramedics involved.
Other Upcoming Events
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Once Upon a Cuento Bilingual Storytime with the Clearwater Threshers, May 28, 10:30 a.m., East Community Library @ SPC
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Pinellas County High School Graduations, May 28-30, The BayCare Sound
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Citizenship and Conversation Class, May 29, 4 p.m., Countryside Library
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Hurricane Season Begins, June 1
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Fertilizer Ban Goes Into Effect, June 1
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Summer Reading Program Begins, June 2
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First Day of Summer Camp, June 2. (Spots remain open at Countryside Recreation Center's summer camp)
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Upcoming Public Meetings

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Downtown Development Board, June 2, 1 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, June 2, 1 p.m.
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Pension Trustees Meeting, June 2, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, June 2, 1:30 p.m.
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North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee, June 4, 5:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, June 5, 6 p.m.
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Marine Advisory Board, June 11, 8 a.m.
Meetings are typically 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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News & Updates
Volunteer Opportunity: Beach Sticker and Graffiti Removal
June 7, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Pier 60 Park
 Join us from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, for a sticker and graffiti removal project on Clearwater Beach. Volunteers will meet at Pier 60 Park to remove graffiti and stickers from public property and signage throughout the beach.
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'Operation Military Matters' Citywide Donation Drive Goes Through May 31
 Donations for military personnel overseas are now being accepted at most Clearwater libraries and recreation centers through a service project benefitting Operation Military Matters. The drive ends Saturday, May 31.
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Save the Dates For Upcoming Hurricane Expos
 Spanish Hurricane Community Expo
- Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- East Community Library @ SPC, 2465 Drew St.
Clearwater Hurricane Preparedness Expo
- Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to noon
- Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St.
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We're Hiring!
 Apply today to work with us at the city of Clearwater. Jobs you can apply for include:
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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