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March 5, 2026
Clearwater's Solid Waste and Recycling Fleet Moves to All Brown Trucks
 Clearwater’s recycling program is NOT changing - just the color of our trucks.
Clearwater residents and customers can rest assured: recycling collection and processing in our community are not changing. Your pickup schedule, accepted materials, and service standards will all remain the same. The only change you’ll notice is the color of our trucks.
As part of our commitment to operational excellence in Clearwater, we are transitioning to a universal fleet of brown trucks for both solid waste and recycling collection. This approach allows us to operate more efficiently, deploy staff more flexibly, complete repairs more quickly, and maintain stronger cost control, all while delivering the reliable service you expect.
To make identification easy, recycling trucks will feature clear, distinct recycling magnets and markings so residents can quickly recognize them. While the trucks may share the same base color, your recycling service remains clearly seperated and fully operational.
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Upcoming Events
1st Friday Lunchtime Market
March 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cleveland Street
 Turn your lunch break into an adventure at the 1st Friday Lunchtime Market on Friday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater. Presented by the Downtown Development Board, the market brings local vendors, lunchtime deals at downtown restaurants, and community energy to the heart of downtown.
Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy specials from area eateries, and connect with neighbors in a lively midday setting. Free to attend.
Comic Con 2026
March 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
 Get ready for Clearwater Comic Con 2026! Join us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7, 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. Enjoy special guests, vendors, food trucks, local artists and interactive activities for fans of all ages.
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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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Elder Affair Senior Dance, March 6 at 1 p.m. and March 7 from 5-8 p.m., North Greenwood Recreation Center
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Bret Michaels, March 7, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Roger Day, March 9, 11 a.m., The BayCare Sound
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The Market Marie, March 14, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Downtown Clearwater Public Art Walk, March 14, 10:30 a.m., Main Library
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Clearwater Ukelele Fest, March 15, 4 p.m., 300 Cleveland St.
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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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98Rockfest, March 20, 5 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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'World Water Day' Water Plant Tours, March 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reverse-Osmosis Water Treatment Plant #2, 21133 U.S. 19
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Joe Bonamassa, March 21, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Funtastic Fridays, March 27, 6 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
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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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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, March 17, 9 a.m.
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Community Development Board, March 17, 1 p.m.
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Marine Advisory Board, March 18, 8 a.m.
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board, March 25, 1:30 p.m.
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Community Resiliency & Leisure Services Advisory Board, March 26, 4 p.m.
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City Council Meeting, March 30, 6 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency's Community Outreach Meeting, March 31, 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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Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
March 27 through April 12, Pier 60 Park
 The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns to Clearwater Beach from March 27 through April 12, at Pier 60 Park. This 17-day beachside celebration highlights Clearwater’s world-famous sugar sand with a stunning walk-through exhibit of sand sculptures created by master artists using 1,000 tons of sand, plus live music, special activities, artisans, food vendors and more for all ages.
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Summer Camp Registration Opens March 9
 Registration for Clearwater's summer camps at Countryside, Long and Morningside recreation centers opens for 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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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 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.
To apply, eligible customers must complete an application, provide a valid ID (Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID), and submit proof of fixed income, such as a Social Security or retirement award letter along with the date that monthly income is received.
For assistance, contact Clearwater Utility Customer Service at (727) 562-4600.
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Park and Ride Service Started 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. on Friday and all day long on Saturdays. 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 209 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 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.
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Women in Construction Week
It’s Women in Construction Week, and we’re proud to recognize the talented women who help build and strengthen the city of Clearwater.
From maintaining roads and bridges to upgrading utilities and stormwater systems, their work supports the infrastructure our community depends on every day. They also lead efforts in planning, engineering, project management, inspections and coordination, guiding projects from concept to completion.
Their leadership and dedication help keep Clearwater safe, resilient and ready for the future.
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Solar Projects Approved at City Facilities
 The city of Clearwater is moving forward with new solar installations at City Hall, the Long Center, North Greenwood Recreation Center and the Countryside Library. By using federal funding and incentives, the city is able to offset up to 80 percent of project costs while reducing long-term electricity expenses. Over time, these projects are expected to save the city approximately $6 million in energy costs.
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Utility Customer Service To Close Early March 27
 Utility Customer Service will be closing the lobby and phones at 3:30 p.m. March 27. Customers will still be able to make payments online at MyClearwater.com or via the dropbox or payment kiosk during this time. We will reopen at 8 a.m. March 30.
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We're Hiring - Work With Us!
 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
Apply to be the Clearwater City Attorney
Are you an experienced municipal attorney who can provide independent legal counsel, guide complex public projects, and advise elected officials with integrity and sound judgment? If so, apply to be the city of Clearwater’s next City Attorney.
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Library & Recreation Center Information
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
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Clearwater Celebrates America
July 4, Coachman Park
 Join us for a special celebration of 250 years of the United States of America, at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. More details to follow.
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