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Nov. 25, 2025
Thanksgiving Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Schedule Changes
 City of Clearwater offices, libraries and recreation facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving.
Clearwater Solid Waste and Recycling will be closed on Thanksgiving. Thursday collections will be made on Wednesday, Nov. 26, for both residential service and commercial solid waste service. For those who have residential and commercial collections on Fridays, the collection schedule will be business as usual. Thursday’s commercial cardboard collections 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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Upcoming Events
It's Not Too Late to Register for the Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot!
Nov. 27 | 7, 8, and 9 a.m. start times, Clearwater High School
 One of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated holiday traditions, the 2025 Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot, will take place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning on Keene Road near Druid Road, and ending at Clearwater High School. There is still time to register for all three signature races:
- Achieva Timed Competitive 5K - 7 a.m. start time, $30
- FrankCrum Family Fun Run 5K - 8 a.m. start time, $25
- Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run - 9 a.m. start time, $25
Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 virtually on Zoom. RSVP to receive the link to attend.
 Join the Clearwater CRA for monthly meetings focused on resources, updates, and revitalization efforts in your community. The next meeting will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, virtually on Zoom.
Residents, business owners, and community partners are encouraged to attend, ask questions, share ideas, and stay informed.
Clearwater's Bright and Beautiful Tree Lighting
Nov. 30, 5 p.m., Coachman Park
 Join us for our annual tree lighting in Coachman Park to kick off the holiday season. This event begins at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, and will feature Christmas carolers, food trucks, a snow machine, inflatables, merchants, dance groups and more. The official tree lighting happens at 7 p.m. Be sure to get a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the event.
Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cleveland Street in Downtown
The 1st Friday Lunchtime Market returns Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the 400 to 500 blocks of Cleveland Street.
Kick off the holiday season with local vendors, lunch specials, raffles, and plenty of opportunities to find the perfect gift.
This month’s market adds extra festive fun with a visit from Santa, live music, and adorable puppies for adoption. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your lunch break while supporting downtown Clearwater!
Other Upcoming Events
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Dinovember Dinorama, Nov. 25, 3 to 4:30 p.m., North Greenwood Library
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Sunsets on the Roof, Nov. 25, 5 to 6 p.m., Main Library
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Clearwater Library System Closes at 5 p.m., Nov. 26, all branches
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Sunsets on the Roof, Dec. 2, 5 to 6 p.m., Main Library
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Winter Holiday Social, Dec. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., North Greenwood Recreation Center
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Reindeer Lane, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Holiday Nature Crafts at Moccasin Lake, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2750 Park Trail Lane
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Music of the Holidays with the Florida Suncoast Chorus, Dec. 6, 2 to 3 p.m., Countryside Library
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Whoville Holiday at The BayCare Sound, Dec. 7, 4 p.m., 255 Drew St.
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12 Days of Christmas Making Spirits Bright Parade, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., Clearwater Beach
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Sunsets on the Roof, Dec. 9, 5 to 6 p.m., Main Library
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Santa's Holly Jolly Block Party, Dec. 12, 5 to 7 p.m., Ross Norton Recreation Center
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Ho Ho Holiday Party & Hayride, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Downtown Development Board Meeting, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.
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Pension Trustees Meeting, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Dec. 1, 1:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.
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Marine Advisory Board Meeting, Dec. 10, 8 a.m.
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Community Development Board Meeting, Dec. 16, 1 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting, Dec. 17, 1:30 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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Don't Clog Pipes With Grease
 When cooking up this season’s Thanksgiving feast, residents are reminded not to pour cooking fats, oils and greases down the drain. It clogs pipes and causes expensive sewer backups.
You can get rid of grease by scraping it into the trash, collecting it in foil lined in your sink drain, or by recycling it and bringing it to our recycling drop-off center at 1701 N. Hercules Ave.
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Tickets Are On Sale Now for Clearwater Invitational Softball Tournament
 Ticket options are now live for the Clearwater Invitational Softball Tournament Feb. 12 to 16, at Eddie C. Moore Complex. Get your tickets today before matches sell out.
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Visit Clearwater's Pop-Up Beach Library
 Stop by to browse books and enjoy this convenient beachside library service. The library is open Tuesdays & Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Pool Office at 51 Bay Esplanade.
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All Departments Have Returned to Municipal Services Building
 All departments have returned to the Municipal Services Building, including Utility Customer Service, Economic Development and Housing, Community Redevelopment Agency, Finance, Parks and Recreation administration, Utilities Engineering, Planning and Development, Code Compliance, and Public Works. Bill-payment functions and the drive-thru have also resumed.
Utility Customer Service's cashier office regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customer service assistance in the lobby is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers can make payments, start or stop service, and submit requests online at MyClearwater.com.
The only department not returning to the building is Human Resources, which will move into the new Clearwater city hall building when it is completed next year.
Vulnerability Assessment Summary is Now Available Online
 The city of Clearwater has released a summary of its vulnerability assessment, a major project that analyzed the city's risks from sea-level rise, flooding and extreme heat. This summary condenses nearly 200 pages of technical scientific data and modeling into a more digestible, nine-page document. The report includes an executive summary, methodology, outcomes including adaptation scenarios, and next steps.
The assessment was mandated by the state and funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Resilient Florida Program.
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Vote For The Marymont Park Mural Design
 Help us choose a new mural to be added to Marymont Park at 1900 Gilbert St., which is currently under renovation. Choose your favorite mural design by the end of the day on Sunday, Nov. 30.
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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, kitchen appliances, and fireplaces.
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Rains and Drains
 Temperatures are cooling down, making it more pleasant to tend to yard work. Be sure to properly dispose of grass clippings, leaves and other vegetative debris when maintaining lawns. Don’t blow grass clippings into the street, toward catch basins or down storm drains, and residents should not pile trash on or near catch basins.
While stormwater often travels through pipes under roads just like sewage, it is not treated at a wastewater treatment plant. Instead, stormwater carries grass and leaves from lawns directly into ponds, lakes, rivers and bays and can clog storm drains, along with any pollutants, such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
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We're Hiring, Join Our Team!
 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Jan. 19, 2026 | 8 a.m. to noon, North Greenwood Recreation Center
 The city of Clearwater and the NAACP Clearwater Upper Pinellas County Branch present the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the North Greenwood Recreation Center, 900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
- 8 to 9 a.m.: Breakfast at North Greenwood Recreation Center.
- 9 to 11 a.m.: Programming and speakers.
- March immediately after.
For more information, email NAACP5096@gmail.com, or call (727) 307-4865.
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