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Nov. 7, 2025
Get In-Person Help Applying for Hurricane Recovery Assistance
 If you need help applying for the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs but can't make it to the main help centers, staff will be visiting city buildings, community centers and libraries for one-day events each week. Case workers will be on hand at these pop-up sites to review documents, answer questions and help you submit your application for one of the five recovery programs.
Note: if you already submitted an application, a case manager will reach out directly to provide a status update. Staff at these locations will not be able to give you that information.
Visit the county's website for a full calendar of pop-up locations and dates. More dates will be added in the coming weeks.
You can also visit the regular People First Help Centers Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the north county location at 2600 McCormick Drive, Suite 100, Clearwater, or south county location at 5000 Park Street N, Suite 4, St. Petersburg.
Other ways to get information or apply:
Federal Government Shutdown Resources
 The federal government shutdown has created uncertainty and hardship for many in the community and Pinellas County Government is helping connect residents to local services that can provide assistance during this time. Explore the resources to find the support that’s right for you.
For help navigating available resources, call First Contact at 211 for guidance and referrals.
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Upcoming Events
Ross Norton Fall Festival
Nov. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
 Bring the whole family and celebrate the season at the annual Ross Norton Fall Festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Enjoy an evening packed with fun for all ages — delicious food, snacks, and drinks, as well as music, exciting games, a bouncy obstacle course, and plenty of activities to keep everyone smiling. Don’t miss this fun event.
Clearwater Sister Cities International Bazaar
Nov. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Downtown Clearwater
 Join us for the Clearwater Sister Cities International Bazaar tonight, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. along the 400 block of Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater.
Enjoy international shopping, hands-on crafts, live music, and displays celebrating our sister cities, Nagano, Japan, and Ixmiquilpan, Mexico.
Bring your family and friends for this free, family-friendly celebration of global community.
Clearwater Patriot Fest, Service After Sacrifice
Nov. 8, 11 a.m., Crest Lake Park
 The Clearwater Patriot Fest: Service After Sacrifice returns from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 friends 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 an opportunity to come together, enjoy great entertainment, and make a difference.
Other Upcoming Events
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Friday Night Friendzy, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Clearwater Wheelchair Tennis Classic, Nov. 8 and 9, 8 a.m., McMullen Tennis Complex
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The Market Marie, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coachman Park
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Free Sunset Yoga, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., Coachman Park
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Morningside Customer Appreciation Day, Nov. 12, 2400 Harn Blvd.
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Greensky Bluegrass, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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The Big Cleanup Clearwater, Nov. 14 to 22, various locations in Clearwater
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Russel Dickerson, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., The BayCare Sound
- Piñata Decorating Party at East Community Library, Nov. 15
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All Time Low, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Sunsets on the Roof, Nov. 18, 5 to 6 p.m., Main Library
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Magical Yoga Storytime and Meet-and-Greet with Author Betty Larrea, Nov. 21, 3 to 4 p.m., Countryside Library
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Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 22, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, Long Center's gymnasium
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Building/Flood Board of Adjustment & Appeals, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.
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Environmental Advisory Board Meeting, Nov. 12, 4 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Nov. 17, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board and Committee, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.
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Community Development Board Meeting, Nov. 18, 1 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, Nov. 20, 6 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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City Office Closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11
 City of Clearwater offices, libraries and some recreation centers will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There is no change to trash and recycling pickup on Tuesday. Clearwater would like to thank all veterans here and all over the nation for serving our country. City facilities will resume normal hours Nov. 12.
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Create, Design, and Discover in the Main Library's Maker Studios
Bring your ideas to life at the Clearwater Public Library System’s Studios — free, hands-on spaces for creativity, design, and discovery.
Explore tools for crafting, 3-D design, and laser engraving, or preserve your memories by digitizing photos, tapes and films. You can even work on digital art, video and audio post-production projects using library equipment and software.
All Studios are free and open to the public — a library card is not required!
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Planning and Development Moves Back to Municipal Services Building
 Now that renovations have been completed at the city's Municipal Services Building located at 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater's Planning and Development Department is moving back into the building. Their offices will reopen in the Municipal Services Building at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10.
Regular hours after that will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seeing customers that arrive by 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the department will close at 3 p.m., seeing customers who arrive by 2:45 p.m. Please note that city offices are closed to the public Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
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Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Schedule Changes for Thanksgiving
 City of Clearwater offices, libraries and recreation facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving. Thursday collections will be made on Wednesday, Nov. 26, for both residential service and commercial garbage service. Thursday’s commercial cardboard collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 28. Residents with questions can call the Solid Waste Operations Line at (727) 562-4920.
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Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot is Nov. 27
 One of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated holiday traditions, the 2025 Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot, will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, starting along Keene Road and ending at Clearwater High School. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose from three signature race options:
- Achieva Timed Competitive 5K — 7 a.m., for more competitive runners
- FrankCrum Family Fun Run 5K — 8 a.m.
- Abe’s Place 1-Mile Drum Run — 9 a.m.
The FrankCrum Family Fun Run and Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run events offer options to bring strollers and leashed, well-behaved dogs. They also offer more of a relaxed experience than that of the timed 5K run.
Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with live music, a spirited costume contest, and a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment.
Achieva Pre-Trot Community Celebration, Nov. 26
The Achieva Pre-Trot Community Celebration will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at BayCare Ballpark, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd. This event is when race participants will pick up race packets and t-shirts.
Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an evening packed with fun that will include:
- Live music from North 2 South
- Appearances by Tampa Bay radio personalities and local sports mascots
- Activities for the kids
- Food, drinks, and more!
One of the best ways to serve others happens around the holidays. Bring a new pair of socks to the event for donation to the Clearwater Homeless Empowerment Program. Achieva will match every donation to help local veterans and families in need.
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Big Savings Are Heating Up
 The autumn season has arrived, making it an excellent opportunity to take advantage of CGS Energy’s amazing offers on gas appliances. This includes both tankless and traditional gas water heaters, with discounts reaching up to $550 on your next gas water-heater purchase. Additionally, CGS Energy also offers energy-efficient gas pool and spa heaters at lower prices, ideal for maintaining warmth in your pool or spa during Florida’s cooler months.
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Stay Informed on Downtown Clearwater Construction!
Don’t miss updates on road closures, project timelines, parking changes, and revitalization efforts shaping our downtown. Subscribe to the Downtown Construction Newsletter for the latest news, project renderings, maps, and ways to connect with city leadership.
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Clearwater is Hiring!
We're Hiring an Information Technology Division Manager of Enterprise Systems & Training
 Under direction of the Information Technology Director, the Information Technology Division Manager performs highly skilled, administrative, supervisory, and technical work.
The person in the position plans objectives and goals for the division and administers daily activities, researches strategies and technological solutions, oversees the development of optimally effective and efficient technology systems to achieve the division’s operational goals.
They will also develop employees in roles and succession planning, manage projects, assist in budget development, and assist in procurement processes.
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
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Save the Date for the Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest
 Shop till you drop this holiday season. Join us for a day full of local vendors, food trucks, holiday characters, contests and more at Coachman Park. This program is sponsored by the Clearwater Downtown Development Board.
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