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Oct. 2, 2026
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Is Oct. 15 to 18 at Coachman Park!
 Now in its 47th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday brings thousands of fans to Coachman Park for a multiday celebration of live music. This year's event is Oct. 15 to 18 at Coachman Park. The festival has evolved from a series of concerts on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues around Clearwater into an annual international music festival that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to bright and beautiful Coachman Park.
The festival features a combination of legendary and relevant musical artists and a gathering of an amazingly diverse fan base. Legendary jazz artists who have performed in Clearwater include Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Stéphane Grappelli, Stan Getz, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
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 Countryside Recreation's Family Fall Fest
Oct. 2, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Countryside Recreation Center
 Celebrate the start of the season at Countryside Recreation's Family Fall Fest! Enjoy a night full of games, prizes, inflatables, crafts, and more. Food trucks will have food available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged.
Cost for children ages 2 to 18 is $4 with preregistration and $6 on the day of the event. Admission is free for children younger than 2 and adults. Event goes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Countryside Recreation Center.
National Night Out
Oct. 6, 5 to 8 p.m., Countryside Mall
 National Night Out is set for Oct. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. 19.
The police department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue will have many of their personnel and vehicles on hand. You can climb aboard the police boat, sit inside a fire truck, or watch a police K-9 in action, among other activities.
Representatives of several police department specialty units, including crossing guards, communications center, traffic enforcement team, SWAT, K-9, and multiple detective units will attend. We hope to see you there!
Tree Code Update Meetings
Oct. 8 and 20, 5:30 p.m.
 The city of Clearwater is preparing an amendment to the city's tree code to clarify requirements, improve usability, and update tree removal permit fees.
The Clearwater City Council previously held a work session to review recent amendments to the Pinellas County tree code, the city’s adopted tree code and potential changes to the city’s tree code. The tree code amendment is tentatively scheduled for adoption in February 2027.
Community meetings will be held for residents to learn more about the upcoming changes to the tree code.
In-Person Community Meeting
- Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m.
- Clearwater East Community Library at St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew St.
- Snacks will be provided
Virtual Community Meeting on Microsoft Teams
For more information, call (727) 562-4567.
Other Upcoming Events
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Make a Difference Fishing Tournament for Kids, Oct. 3, 8 a.m., Pier 60
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Fall Y'all Festival, Oct. 3, 11 a.m., Coachman Park
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Gov't Mule and Ziggy Marley, Oct. 4, 5 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Free Sunset Yoga, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., The Green at Coachman Park
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North Greenwood Community Trunk or Treat, Oct. 8, 5 to 7 p.m., North Greenwood Library
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Ty Myers, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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The Market Marie, Oct. 10, 10 a.m., Coachman Park
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Downtown Clearwater Art Walk, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., Main Library
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Hello Cleveland Street, Oct. 10, 5 to 11 p.m., 400 Block of Cleveland Street
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The Avett Brothers, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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38 Special Freedom Rocks, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Tedeschi Trucks Band, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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Halloween JuBOOlee, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m., Morningside Recreation Center
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Long Center Glow and Boo Bingo Bash, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m., The Long Center
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Clearwater Wheelchair Tennis Classic, Oct. 17 and 18, McMullen Tennis Complex
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Florida Orchestra Youth Concert, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The BayCare Sound
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 City meetings are typically held in city council chambers at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., unless otherwise noted.
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Building/Flood Board of Adjustment & Appeals, Oct. 6, 2 p.m.
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Public Art & Design Advisory Board, Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
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Community Redevelopment Agency, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
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Pension Trustees, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
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City Council Work Session, Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m.
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Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.
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City Council Meeting, Oct. 14, 6 p.m.
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Community Development Board, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
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Sister Cities Advisory Board, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.
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Community Resiliency & Leisure Services Advisory Board, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
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A Season of Stories, Games and Gatherings
Clearwater Libraries and Recreation Centers
 Clearwater Parks & Recreation and the Clearwater Public Library System are hosting fall-themed events throughout the season. Residents of all ages can enjoy family-friendly celebrations, seasonal crafts, community gatherings and other activities at recreation centers, libraries, parks and venues across the city.
With events planned through November, there are plenty of opportunities to spend time with family and friends while celebrating fall in Clearwater. Explore the schedule to find an event near you.
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Thank You for Celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month!
 Thank you to everyone who celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month with the Clearwater Public Library System. Whether you signed up for a card, explored a new resource or helped spread the word, your participation showed the many ways a library card connects our community to books, digital media, educational resources and programs. We look forward to helping you continue discovering everything your library card offers throughout the year.
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Plastic Recycling: Know Before You Throw
 Recycling plastics can be confusing. While many items are made of plastic, that doesn’t mean they can all be recycled the same way. For example, plastic bags should not be placed in your recycling cart. Instead, they can be reused or taken to participating grocery stores that offer plastic bag recycling.
Plastic bottles and containers, such as laundry detergent and sports drink bottles, can be placed in your Clearwater recycling cart. They must be clean and empty so they don't contaminate other recyclable materials.
Knowing what belongs in your recycling cart helps reduce contamination and ensures recyclable materials are processed properly. When in doubt, throw it out.
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Taste of the Village Brings the Community Together
 Taste of the Village brought the community together this week at Ross Norton Recreation Center for an evening of good food, entertainment and great company. Guests sampled local offerings, connected with business owners and learned more about what is coming to The Village @ The Grove. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a memorable community gathering.
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 The city of Clearwater is hiring for positions that keep the city running smoothly. Click the links to learn more and apply.
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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