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Sept. 12, 2025
The Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot is Nov. 27
 Registration is now open for the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose from three signature race options:
- 5K Timed Run — 7 a.m. start, for more competitive runners
- 5K Fun Run — 8 a.m. start
- 1-Mile Gobbler Run — 9 a.m. start
The fun run and one-mile races offer options to bring strollers and leashed well-behaved dogs, and they offer a more relaxed experience than that of the timed 5K run.
Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with a lot of the same traditions as in years past, such as live music, a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment, and a spirited costume contest.
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Upcoming Events
Make a Difference Fishing Tournament
Sept. 13, 8 a.m., Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach
 For 29 years, the Make-A-Difference Fishing Tournament has grown to accommodate more than 1,000 participants with special needs in five annual fishing tournaments in Florida and one in Georgia.
This event takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, on Pier 60. All anglers and guests receive free food and drinks throughout event day.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 29582 U.S. 19 N.
 Pinellas County Solid Waste is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13, at 29582 U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater. Clearwater residents may also bring their household hazardous chemicals and waste to the event for safe, proper disposal. Questions? Call (727) 464-7500.
Clearwater Offshore Nationals
Sept. 26 to 28, Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach
 Join us for the Clearwater Offshore Nationals race the weekend of Sept. 26 to 28. The event can be viewed along Clearwater Beach and at Pier 60.
Specially built, low-slung boats up to 50 feet long will race at speeds up to 150 miles per hour in the gulf. The competition for the national championship will be fierce as boats and crews vie to qualify for the World Championships in Key West in November.
How to watch the event
The races will be easy to see. The 2.5-mile-long race course will be just a couple of hundred yards off and parallel to Clearwater Beach. The first turn will be about 100 yards off Clearwater Beach’s famous Pier 60.
Hundreds of people will come to the beach and the pier to watch the show and enjoy the beautiful gulf waters. A spectator fleet of privately-owned tour boats will anchor just offshore of the course in an area organizers have set aside for viewing. Several tour boat companies are offering race-day cruises, and beachfront hotels will hold watch parties.
Other Upcoming Events
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The Market Marie, Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Tea In Bloom, An Enchanted Garden Tea Party for All!, Sept. 13, 2 p.m., East Community Library @ SPC
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Roald Dahl Celebration, Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Countryside Library
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Leon Bridges, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Cage the Elephant, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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School's Out Camp, Sept. 19, multiple recreation centers
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Pirate Tales & Treasures, Sept. 19, 3 p.m., Clearwater Main Library
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Third Fridays, Sept. 19, 6 p.m., The Long Center
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Water Maintenance Program Resumes, Sept. 22, for all utility customers
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Weird Al Yankovic, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Funtastic Fridays, Sept. 26, 6 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Alison Krauss, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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 The second of two public hearings on the city of Clearwater's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-06 is happening at 6 p.m. Sept. 17, in Council Chambers at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. Watch it live on YouTube.com/MyClearwater or on streaming video at MyClearwater.com.
Upcoming Public Meetings
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m.
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Community Development Board Meeting, Sept. 16, 1 p.m.
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Downtown Development Board Meeting, Sept. 17, 5:15 p.m.
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Budget Public Hearing/Council Meeting, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m
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CRA Community Outreach Meeting, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.
City 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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Ed Wright Park Improvements Community Meeting
Sept. 23, 5 to 7 p.m., Ross Norton Recreation Center
 The city of Clearwater invites residents to a community meeting to learn more about the planned renovations at Ed Wright Park.
This meeting will provide information on the project design and timeline and allow residents to ask questions. Proposed project elements include the following:
- Renovated fenced tennis court
- Two newly constructed, fenced pickleball courts
- A kayak launch into Lake Belleview
- Two new picnic shelters
- One family bench swing
- A six-foot-wide sidewalk along the ball courts connecting to the Lake Belleview Trail
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Sidewalk Construction Begins
 Residents may notice construction crews working on sidewalks in their neighborhoods over the next few months. A contractor working for the city of Clearwater's Public Works Department will be grinding down lifted sidewalk panels throughout the city. Construction begins Sept. 17, and goes through early 2026.
This work will improve safety and accessibility by smoothing out uneven surfaces, and crews will work as quickly and safely as possible, with minimal impact to residents. Crews will begin in the southeast region of the city and continue working north and west until the work is complete. Thank you for your patience.
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Have You Signed Up Yet? 130+ New Library Cards and Counting
Library Card Sign-Up Month is off to a great start! So far, more than 130 new library cards have been registered — and we’re still counting. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the perfect time to discover all the free resources, programs and services your Clearwater Library card unlocks.
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1st Friday Lunchtime Market
 Turn your lunch break into a mini-adventure in Downtown Clearwater! The 1st Friday Lunchtime Market brings together local vendors, handcrafted goods, tasty downtown dining deals, and exciting raffles with prizes from community partners.
Cleveland Street (400–500 blocks), Downtown Clearwater First Fridays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What you’ll find:
- Unique items from local vendors
- Specials from downtown restaurants
- Enter-to-win raffles with great prizes
Upcoming Dates: Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6
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Reduce Microplastic Pollution from Plastic Bottles
 Plastics and microplastics are everywhere. According to BeyondPlastics.org, single-use plastic water bottles are clogging the world’s oceans, rivers, streets, and landfills. They also are contributing to microplastic contamination of the environment and human bodies.
Let’s reduce plastic use in our community. You can start by choosing reusable, refillable or compostable products when you're at the grocery store. When possible, drink from a reusable stainless steel, glass, or BPA-free bottle at home, school, or work. Clearwater's drinking water meets and exceeds federal and state drinking water guidelines.
If you must purchase or use plastic bottles, recycle them in Clearwater's Simplify to 5 recycling program. Make sure the bottles are clean and empty, and please remove the caps.
(Source: BeyondPlastics.org/Fact-Sheets/Plastic-Bottles)
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Clearwater Parking Rates to Increase
 Beginning Oct. 1, the city of Clearwater will increase parking rates to encourage turnover, improve compliance, and better support downtown and beach areas.
Key changes include:
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Downtown: On-street rates rising from $0.50 to $1/hour; lots/garages increasing to $0.75/hour
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Clearwater Beach: On-street rates increasing to $4/hour; lots rising to $3.50/hour.
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Boat Ramps & Marina: Rates increasing from $2 to $2.25/hour.
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Special Events: A new, flat-rate parking rate of $5 downtown for large events at The BayCare Sound, starting two hours before the event.
A discount parking program is available for resident in city limits.
Clearwater residents receive 50 percent off hourly parking downtown and at the beach through the Residential Parking Permit Program.
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What It Takes to Run a Water Utility
 A lot more goes on in the decision-making process of Public Utilities than meets the eye. The city's Public Utilities Department hosted an interactive exercise for its staff called “Wateropolis.” This three-hour simulation was hands-on and explored the complexities of utility budgeting, managing competing priorities, and adapting to shifting consumption and revenue trends.
Participants were split into teams, each acting as its own water department. Each one faced a series of budgeting scenarios and had to weigh competing priorities. Tough decisions were made, and teams compared results and learned from one another. This simulation will help our staff apply lessons learned to today’s real-life scenarios.
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 Fire Deputy Chief
Clearwater Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced and energetic leader to assist and support the fire chief in the planning, management, oversight, and direction of the fire department. The ideal fire deputy chief candidate will manage, empower and develop department personnel and staff, promote teamwork, respond to multiple high-risk alarms, assume command when needed at incidents, resolve conflicts, and encourage effective operations.
We're hiring for these positions, too!
Join our team! 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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Clearwater Patriot Fest -- Service After Sacrifice
Nov. 8 at Crest Lake Park
 The Clearwater Patriot Fest returns Nov. 8, at Crest Lake Park for a day filled with fun, community spirit and honoring our veterans. This year, the festival brings together families and neighbors together for a celebration of resilience, featuring live music, exciting activities and valuable resources for our veteran community.
This free event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to join in the festivities, celebrate our veterans, and support our community. It’s a chance to come together, enjoy great entertainment, and make a difference.
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