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Feb. 12, 2026
Tickets On Sale for Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. The 17-day event returns to Clearwater Beach March 27 through April 12, with the theme “United in Sand: Celebrating Sports and Spirit!”
General admission is $16 plus tax, and children age 5 and younger are free. Baystar VIP Lounge tickets start at $75 plus tax. Special discounts are available on select days for seniors and frontline workers.
Purchase in advance at SugarSandFestival.com to skip the line.
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Upcoming Events
Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational
Now to Feb. 15, Eddie C. Moore Complex
 The Shriner's Clearwater Invitational has returned to the Eddie C. Moore Complex and goes to Feb. 15. This signature event features 16 Division 1 collegiate softball teams from across the country. Limited tickets are still available.
The Market Marie
Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coachman Park
 Shop local at The Market Marie with more than 85 small business owners, every second Saturday in Coachman Park. Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. The fun starts at 10 a.m. Feb. 14.
'Little One': An Afternoon With Olivia Muenter and Ayana Lage
Feb. 14, noon, Countryside Library
Celebrate literature this Valentine’s Day at "Little One": An Afternoon with Olivia Muenter and Ayana Lage. Join bestselling author Olivia Muenter and local writer Ayana Lage from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 14, at the Countryside Library for a special author talk about Muenter’s new novel, "Little One."
Set in Florida, this gripping story explores family, identity and modern wellness culture as a young woman’s past resurfaces in unexpected ways. The event is open to all ages and free with registration.
INZO With TRUTH, Late Night Radio, Zen Selekta & Blookah
Feb. 14, 5 p.m., The BayCare Sound
 Denver-based electronic visionary INZO is stepping into his next chapter with the Mirrorverse Tour, a 38-date headline run across North America. The tour includes a stop at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park with special guest Truth and additional support by Late Night Radio, Zen Selekta and Blookah. The event happens Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale.
City Offices to Close Feb. 16 for Presidents Day
Solid waste and recycling collections are business as usual
 City of Clearwater offices, libraries and some recreation facilities will be closed Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day. The city's solid waste and recycling crews will be working, and there will be no changes to the collection schedule. All city facilities will reopen Feb. 17. For police or fire emergencies, dial 9-1-1 as usual.
Other Upcoming Events
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School's Out Day Camp, Feb. 13, various recreation centers
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Feb"Beary" Bonanza!, Feb. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., East Community Library @ SPC
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Countryside Youth Summer Basketball Registration Begins, Feb. 21, Countryside Recreation Center
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Tasty Tampa Bay, Feb. 21, 11 a.m., Coachman Park
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Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Home Opener, Feb. 22, 1:05 p.m., BayCare Ballpark
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Black History Month Special Event: 9th Annual Night at the Library: Music is in the Air!, Feb. 27, 5 p.m., North Greenwood Library
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Styx Live in Concert with Special Guest Cheap Trick, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Funtastic Friday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, Feb. 28 and March 1, Coachman Park
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Salsa and Bachata at the District, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., downtown Cleveland Street
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1st Friday Lunchtime Market, March 6, 10 a.m., downtown Cleveland Street
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Friday Night Friendzy, March 6, 6 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Little River Band, March 6, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Clearwater Comic Con, March 7, 10 a.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Bret Michaels with TESLA, March 7, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Feb. 17, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m.
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Community Development Board Meeting, Feb. 19, 1 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, Feb. 19, 6 p.m.
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CRA Community Outreach Meeting, Feb. 24, 3 p.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting, Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m.
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Downtown Development Board Meeting, March 2, 1 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting, March 2, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, March 2, 1:30 p.m.
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Special Strategic Planning Work Session, March 4, 2 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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City Council Meeting, March 5, 6 p.m.
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Public Art & Design Advisory Board, March 12, 2 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.
Bloomberg Harvard Project Ideation Meetings
 The city of Clearwater is partnering with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to host public ideation sessions focused on improving city processes, such as permits. These 90-minute sessions invite residents to share their ideas through interactive activities designed to help reimagine how these processes can work better for everyone.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m.
- Chapel by the Sea
- 54 Bay Esplanade
Tuesday, March 3, 5 p.m.
- East Community Library at St. Petersburg College
- 2465 Drew St.
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative is a global program that supports cities in tackling complex challenges through leadership development, innovation and collaboration. The program brings together city leaders, staff and community voices to test new approaches and turn ideas into practical solutions that improve how local government serves residents.
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Strategic Planning Work Session
 The next Strategic Planning Work Session will be held March 4, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Morningside Recreation Center, located at 2400 Harn Blvd. The meeting is focused on interactive discussions and activities among city councilmembers, city administration and staff. Public comment will not be taken.
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Storm Recovery and Permitting
 oIf you still have open permits from repairs after hurricanes Helene or Milton, now is the time to finish your work, request a final inspection, and close the permit(s). If work has been completed and you want to see if the permit is closed, call (727) 562-4567 for verification.
If another storm impacts our city, open permits could count toward new damages, potentially having repairs and/or improvements to your property equal to or exceed the flood damage prevention ordinance’s 50 percent threshold. This may have the structure designated as substantial damage/improvement, which would require the structure to be brought into compliance with the flood provisions of the Florida Building Code and the city’s Community Development Code, Chapter 51.
Hurricane season begins in less than 110 days. Confirming that your permit status is closed becomes critical. It will protect your property value, help avoid unnecessary complications after future storms, and keep your records clean and accurate.
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AARP 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. This service runs through April 13, and will be held Mondays and Fridays at Countryside Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
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Registration Opens March 9 for Clearwater Summer Camps
 Unleash endless fun and create unforgettable memories at Clearwater's summer camps. With a wide range of exciting activities, weekly themes, and positive character development, your children will make new friends and have the time of their lives.
Registration for summer camp opens March 9 for residents and March 10 to everyone. Camps run June 1 through Aug. 7, at the Countryside, Long and Morningside recreation centers. Costs start at $990 with a recreation plus card. Ross Norton and North Greenwood camps are funded through a grant with the Juvenile Welfare Board and cost $75 for the summer.
Registration can be done in person at the preferred recreation center. Learn more at MyClearwaterParks.com/SummerCamp
Comic Con 2026
March 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
 Get ready for Clearwater Comic Con 2026! Join us March 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Countryside Recreation Center for a fun, free, family-friendly celebration of comics and fan culture. Dress as your favorite superhero, supervillain or beloved character and enjoy special guests, vendors, food trucks, local artists and interactive activities for fans of all ages.
Presented by the Clearwater Public Library System and Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department.
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Now Hiring for Summer Camp Counselors
 Clearwater Parks and Recreation is looking for counselors for their recreation summer camps. Counselor positions offer competitive starting pay of $18.34 an hour. You must be age 16 or older to apply.
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Solar Projects Approved at City Facilities
The city of Clearwater is moving forward with new solar installations at the Long Center, North Greenwood Recreation Center, Countryside Library and city hall. These projects will help reduce long-term electricity costs and protect the city from rising utility rates.
By combining a U.S. Department of Energy grant with federal elective pay incentives, the city is able to offset up to 80 percent of the project costs. Over time, the solar systems are projected to save the city approximately $6 million in avoided electric utility expenses, with payback periods of just a few years.
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Apply Today To Work With Us!
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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Operation Shred and Medication-Take-Back Event
April 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Countryside Mall
 The Clearwater Police Department and the city’s Solid Waste and Recycling team will host a prescription-drug-takeback and document shredding event for Clearwater residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25, at Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. Highway 19 N., in the parking lot near Whole Foods.
Residents may bring sensitive documents for secure, on-site shredding and unused or expired prescription medications for proper disposal.
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