1,200 Volunteers To Gather For Clearwater's Biggest Cleanup Ever

This will be the largest communitywide cleanup event in Clearwater's history, involving more than 1,200 volunteers throughout the six days.

Clearwater To Celebrate ​Hispanic Heritage Month

The Hispanic Outreach Center will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month​ in downtown Clearwater's Station Square Park Thursday.

See Pumpkin Prices In Clearwater Before Visiting The Best Patch

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in the Clearwater area comes at a cost.

Foundation Offers To Finance Beach-Access Mats For Local Beaches

Family Foundation is offering to finance beach-access mats for Tampa Bay beach cities.

Aquarium To Turn Winter's Old Home Into Manatee Rescue Center

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will transform Winter the dolphin's former home into a manatee rehabilitation center.

Blue The Dolphin Joins The YMCA Of The Suncoast

The dolphin will be displayed in front of the YMCA Association Office at 2469 Enterprise Road in Clearwater.

City's Biggest Cleanup Planned Oct. 11-16 In Clearwater

The city of Clearwater is planning its biggest cleanup effort to date.

HEP Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Founder's 80th Birthday: Video

The community, including Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard, Clearwater police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue, dropped by to honor Barb Green.

Aquarium Treats Rare Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Exposed To Red Tide

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is caring for a Kemp's ridley sea turtle after she was found floating in red tide-contaminated waters.

Rescued Male Seahorse Named For Clearwater Olympian Bobby Finke

The seahorse that surprised aquarium staff has been named for the Olympian who came from behind to surprise the world and win gold twice.

Watch This Amazing Video Of A Rescued Male Seahorse Giving Birth

To the amazement of Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff, the rescued seahorse gave birth to a herd of baby seahorses.

Nonprofit Releases Documentary On Civil Rights, Social Changes

The Center for Health Equity has released a documentary titled "A Visual History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County."

Openings On Forward Pinellas’ Bicycle, Pedestrian Advisory Panel

Enthusiastic citizens looking to help create a safer Pinellas encouraged to apply.

Clearwater Public Safety Employees Receive Multiple Honors

The Clearwater Police Department also paid tribute to its volunteers and welcomed its two newest recruits.

Pinellas County To Open 2 Shelters Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

Pinellas County will open two shelters at 9 a.m. Tuesday for residents seeking emergency shelter from Tropical Storm Elsa.

2-Year-Old Girl And Mom Get Home Of Their Own Thanks To Hooters

Employees from 12 Tampa Bay area Hooters restaurants volunteered 162 hours to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a Clearwater family.

Clearwater Morning Beach Visitor Returns To Surprise Parking Site

A motorist who went on a walk on the beach to watch the sunrise at Courtney Campbell Causeway came back to find the tide had rolled in.

Batman's Rescue Mission Supported By Tampa Shelter | Patch PM

Batman's animal rescue | Weekend events | Scooter death | Ringling Bridge reversal | $1M win | Vote against Capitol Police honor : Patch PM

Nonprofit Seeks To Celebrate Talented People With Disabilities

The local nonprofit is searching for talented men and women with disabilities to be HUG celebrities.

Pinellas County, FWC Monitoring Red Tide In Local Waters

Detected in water samples, the report indicates.

Nightly Lane Closures Set For Tampa Road In Palm Harbor

The nightly lane closures begin Monday, Pinellas County.

Philippe Park Will Remain Closed Through Friday As Search For Black Bear Continues

This black bear had been previously spotted, the report states.

County Government Offices To Close For Memorial Day Holiday

May 26, 2021 news from Clearwater

County Government Offices To Be Closed On Memorial Day

Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

1st US Underwater Memorial Adds 13th Statue Of Coast Guard Seaman

The latest Circle of Heroes statue honors Seaman Apprentice William Flores, who died in the Blackthorn accident, along with 22 others.

Pinellas: Historical Marker Celebrates Dansville Community

News from the Historic Preservation Board

Saturday: Florida Historical Marker Dedication To Celebrate Dansville Community's History

May 20, 2021 news in Clearwater

Model with Disability Highlighted in New Advertising Campaign

Local nonprofit continues partnership with major retailer, selects new model with disability for upcoming campaign

Child Care Providers Celebrated Across The Nation

The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Pinellas County celebrated these unsung heroes, Friday, May 7, 2021.

Dispose Of Old Generator Fuel Before Start Of Hurricane Season

Hurricane season starts on June 1 and residents should prepare their generator so that it is running properly this season.

​Clearwater Firefighters Raise Funds For Autism Inspired Academy

Opened a year ago, the Clearwater school currently has 37 students with autism.

Big Storm Brewing Owner Meets Cardboard Cutout Super Bowl Fan

Watch this video of a Super Bowl cardboard cutout fan's real-life visit to Clearwater.

Pinellas: Sea Turtle Nesting Season Gets Underway

Pinellas County is reminding residents and visitors to do their part to help protect adult and hatchling sea turtles as they nest.

Spring Cleaning? Drop Off Chemicals, Gas And Electronics For Free

While spring cleaning this season, residents are encouraged to use Pinellas County's free resources to properly and safely dispose of waste.

Report: Solar power now the ‘cheapest electricity in history’

Breaking down the reasons for solar’s surging affordability, especially for Clearwater residents

BCC Extends State Of Local Emergency, Approves 2021 Federal Legislative Program

April 27, 2021, Pinellas County

Veteran Journalist Ernest Hooper Joins United Way Suncoast

The former Tampa Bay Times columnist will be vice president of communications.

Capitol Theatre Turns 100; What's Your Fondest Memory?

Clearwater's Capitol Theatre is being celebrated for its enduring role as one of the Florida’s oldest operating theaters.

Pinellas County Monitoring Emergency At Piney Point In Manatee County

Pinellas County is closely monitoring discharges of wastewater at the Piney Point facility, a former phosphate plant in Manatee County.

Clearwater Gas System Celebrates Gas Utility Workers’ Day

Communities across the country recognized employees who support and maintain safe operations of gas systems.