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Feb. 26, 2026
Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival is This Weekend!
Feb. 28 and March 1, 2 to 9 p.m. both days, Coachman Park
 Clearwater’s signature waterfront blues event, the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, is Feb. 28 to March 1, at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. in Clearwater. The free festival is known for its amazing blues performances, outdoor casual vibes and unbeatable seafood tastings.
Upgrade to the Captain's Krewe premium package to get access to open seating at the front of the stage, two drinks per day, a designated meal per day, access to the Captain's Krewe Lounge and more.
Lineup
Saturday, Feb. 28
- 2 p.m., Ben Prestage
- 3:15 p.m., Angela Easley
- 4:30 p.m., Selwyn Birchwood
- 6 p.m., Mathias Lattin
- 7:30 p.m., Robert Jon & The Wreck
Sunday, March 1
- 2 p.m., Ben Prestage
- 3:15 p.m., Parker Barrow
- 4:30 p.m., Piper & The Hard Times
- 6:15 p.m., Gypsy Blue Revue
- 7:30 p.m., North Mississippi Allstars
(All artists and times are subject to change. Special thanks go to the Suncoast Blues Society for sponsoring the Local Spotlight Stage.)
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Upcoming Events
Black History Month Special Event
9th Annual Night at the Library: 'Music is in the Air!'
 Feb. 27, 5 to 8 p.m., North Greenwood Library
Join us at the 9th annual Night at the Library. Each year, this event honors, celebrates and promotes African-American history and culture in Clearwater. This year's theme is "Music is in the Air!"
Hear from special guest speakers and enjoy musical performances by Ni'Year, Mt. Olive AME Church Youth Choir, Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation, and Fethiou Thiossane Cultural Arts, Inc. Refreshments will be provided by First Lady Catering.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Clearwater Historical Society and the Clearwater African American Foundation.
Park and Ride Service Starts March 1
Downtown Clearwater to and from Clearwater Beach
 The city of Clearwater has once again teamed up with PSTA to make your trip to Clearwater Beach easier during spring break. Park and Ride offers beach visitors a place to park in a free designated lot, and then ride a bus or trolley to the beach for free.
Due to the construction happening in downtown Clearwater, this year’s Park and Ride schedule and pickup places will be different from years past:
March 1 to March 22, and April 17 to May 3
- Monday–Thursday | NO FREE SERVICE
- Friday* & Saturday | 10 a.m. to midnight (*parking garage parking is free beginning at 6 p.m. The Gould Lot is free entire day of service.)
- Sunday | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
March 27 to April 12 (Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival)
- Sunday to Thursday | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday | 10 a.m. to midnight
Park and Ride Lot Locations
- Gould Parking Lot, at the corner of Gould Street and Martin Luther King Avenue (serviced by PSTA buses)
- Osceola Avenue Parking Garage, at 310 Court St. (serviced by trolleys)
- Garden Avenue Parking Garage, 28 N. Garden Ave. (serviced by trolleys)
Return service to the downtown parking locations is at Pier 60 and Clearwater Beach Marina. And don’t forget about the Clearwater Ferry service, the Grouper Airport Express, Snapper On Demand, Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other fun ways to get around.
Summer Camp Registration Opens
March 9, various recreation centers
 Registration for Clearwater recreation summer camps at Countryside, Long and Morningside recreation centers opens for Clearwater residents March 9, with open registration starting March 10.
Full-summer pricing for those with a recreation card plus is $990, $1,125 with a regular recreation card and $1,350 without a recreation card. Registration must be done in person at your preferred recreation center.
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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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Countryside's Funtastic Friday, Feb. 27, 6-9 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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Salsa and Bachata at the District, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Cleveland Street
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1st Friday Lunchtime Market, March 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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,
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Brett Michaels and Tesla, March 7, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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The Market Marie, March 14, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Spring Break Camps, March 16 to 20, Countryside, Long, and Morningside recreation centers
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"Thorapy: The Adventure of Thor the Therapy Dog" Family Storytime, March 18, 4 to 5 p.m., Countryside Library
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98Rock Fest, March 20, 5 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Joe Bonomassa, March 21, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Neighborhoods Day, March 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., various neighborhoods throughout Clearwater
Other Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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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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Strategic Planning Work Session, March 4, 2 to 5 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, March 4, 5:30 p.m., North Greenwood Recreation Center
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City Council Meeting, March 5, 6 p.m.
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting, March 17, 9 a.m.
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Community Development Board Meeting, March 17, 1 p.m.
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Marine Advisory Board Meeting, March 18, 8 a.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.
Resident Ideation Session, March 3
 The city of Clearwater is hosting public ideation sessions focused on improving city processes, such as building permits and special event approvals. These 90-minute sessions invite residents to share ideas through guided activities designed to help reimagine how these processes can work better for everyone.
As part of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership and in collaboration with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University and the Centre for Public Impact, Clearwater is adopting cutting-edge innovation techniques that engage residents in prototyping, adapting, and scaling creative ideas that can have a lasting impact and improve people’s quality of life. Expenses are covered by the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
- Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m.
- East Community Library at St. Petersburg College
- 2465 Drew St., Clearwater
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National Engineers Week
It's National Engineers Week, and we’re celebrating the city of Clearwater engineers who turn ideas into action. Whether it’s improving our roads, strengthening stormwater systems, enhancing our utilities or gas-line infrastructures, or planning for future growth, their work shapes the city we live in today and tomorrow.
We’re grateful for their expertise and hard work that keeps Clearwater safe, sustainable, and moving forward.
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Electronic Waste Disposal in Clearwater
 Have an old TV or electronic device to get rid of? Here’s what to do:
If You Have a TV WITHOUT Rechargeable Batteries
Place electronics inside your black barrel trash can — not on the ground. Apartment and condo residents may use their city of Clearwater dumpster. If an item is too large to fit in your bin, call (727) 562-4920 for a special pickup.
If You Have a TV WITH Rechargeable Batteries
If possible, remove the battery and throw away the device separately. If the battery cannot be removed, take the item to a drop-off location using Pinellas County’s “Where Does It Go?” search tool.
Do not place items with rechargeable batteries in trash or recycling bins — they can cause fires in collection trucks.
Residents of Pinellas County can also recycle, donate, or reuse working electronics through local programs.
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Volunteers Needed for Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
 The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is looking for energetic volunteers to assist with the return of the festival’s 12th anniversary at Clearwater Beach from March 27 to April 12.
Volunteer perks include a Sand Ambassador T-shirt, a complimentary meal after your shift, access to the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit day of shift, one free general admission ticket for a return visit, and more.
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Stormwater Tip: Say No to Stormwater Poo-llution!
 Pet waste is more than a nuisance. It’s a significant source of harmful bacteria in urban stormwater. When left on the ground, it can wash into storm drains and waterways, contributing to algae blooms that threaten public health, damage ecosystems, and harm wildlife.
Please always pick up after your pet (even in your own yard) and dispose of waste properly by bagging it for the trash or flushing it down the toilet so it can be safely treated.
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Elder Affair Senior Dance
March 6 and 7, North Greenwood Recreation Center
 Adults age 55+ are invited to the free, two-day Elder Affair Senior Dance, a fun celebration filled with dancing, food, games, entertainment, and great company.
Join us at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, for “Lunch, Learn & Play,” featuring lunch, interactive activities, and social time. Then, return Saturday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. for “Dance the Night Away,” an evening of music, fellowship, and dancing.
Both events will be held at the North Greenwood Recreation Center, 900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Space is limited, and registration is required. We hope to see you there!
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Fixed Income Billing Support
 Clearwater Utility Customer Service offers fixed income billing support to help customers with disabilities or those living on a fixed income avoid late fees on city of Clearwater utility bills. The program allows eligible customers to delay their payment due date by 10 days to better align with monthly income such as Social Security, retirement or disability benefits.
How to Apply
Eligible customers must:
- Complete an application.
- Provide a valid ID (Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID).
- Submit proof of fixed income, such as a Social Security or retirement award letter.
- Indicate the date monthly income is received.
For more information or assistance, contact Clearwater Utility Customer Service at (727) 562-4600.
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North Greenwood Library Unveils New Community Mural
A new mural now brightens the exterior of the North Greenwood Library, transforming the building into a colorful landmark that reflects the neighborhood’s history, cultural identity and connection to reading. The project was commissioned through the city of Clearwater’s public art initiative and funded by a donation from the Clark-Turner Trust to the Clearwater Public Library System.
Created by regional muralist Ashley Cassen, the design centers on the idea that reading opens doors to exploration, imagination and opportunity. The mural incorporates references to North Greenwood’s history, including Christine Wigfall-Morris, Clearwater’s first African American librarian, and honors the library’s longstanding role as a place of learning and community connection.
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We're Hiring: Parking Supervisor
 The city of Clearwater is hiring a parking supervisor for the Clearwater Beach Marina. Under limited direction, the parking supervisor is responsible for the supervision, oversight, and administration of parking, marina, aviation, and related security operations at city-owned facilities and properties.
The city of Clearwater is hiring for many important positions that keep the city running smoothly. Check them out here and click the button below for the full list.
 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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Police Charity Softball Game On Tap
April 25, 4 p.m., BayCare Ballpark
The 23rd annual police charity softball game is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for April 25 at 4 p.m. at BayCare Ballpark.
Tickets are $20 and include the softball game featuring Clearwater Police against Largo Police, a Clearwater Threshers game at 6:30 p.m., a silent auction, free food and drink between 5:30 and 8 p.m. and a fireworks show after the Threshers game.
This year's beneficiary is Amber Nahorodny, a 20-year employee of the communications section of the Clearwater Police Department. She is currently waging a brave fight against ovarian cancer; proceeds will help offset some of her medical expenses.
Tickets will be available at the gate, or they can be purchased in advance by contacting Kimmie Turner at 727-444-7255 or at kimberly.turner@myclearwater.com
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