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🌱 Clearwater Daily: Council Elections, Spring Training Starts

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Nicholas the dolphin demonstrates his lucky charm on St. Patrick's Day.
Nicholas the dolphin demonstrates his lucky charm on St. Patrick's Day. (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, D'Ann Lawrence White, your host of the Clearwater Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories this week in Clearwater:

  1. Albritton, Teixeira Win Clearwater City Council Seats (Clearwater Patch)
  2. Car Crashes Into Home In Clearwater After Woman Loses Control (Clearwater Patch)
  3. Big Storm Brewing Co. Paves Way In Reducing Carbon Footprint (Clearwater Patch)
  4. Kicking Puppy On Beach Leads To Arrest Of Dade City Man: Police (Clearwater Patch)
  5. Play Ball: Spring Training Games Begin Friday In Tampa Bay (Clearwater Patch)
  6. Must win: Early spring training warning signs signal trouble as Phillies prepare for 2022 (Press of Atlantic City)
  7. Jail Inmate Vomited Blood While Deputy Watched Netflix: Sheriff (Clearwater Patch)
  8. Rising Gas Prices Prompt Pinellas Bus Authority To Cut Fares (Clearwater Patch)
  9. Fatal Crash On U.S. 19 Under Investigation By State Troopers (Clearwater Patch)
  10. Countywide Compact To Address Long-Term Housing Solutions (Clearwater Patch)
  11. These Are The Counties In The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area With The Least COVID-19 (Patch)
  12. Inc. Magazine Ranks Clearwater Company Among Top In Southeast (Clearwater Patch)
  13. Drug Trafficker Sentenced, Admits No Role In 2 Overdose Deaths (Clearwater Patch)
  14. 3 New Open Houses In Clearwater Area (Clearwater Patch)
  15. Joseph Turner Obituary (2022) (Legacy.com)
  16. The English Beat is back in Clearwater for Monday headlining show (Creative Loafing Tampa)
  17. Scholarship Pays Tribute To Beloved Lead Singer Of The Crests (Clearwater Patch)
  18. Photos of Phillies Spring Training Workouts (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
  19. Clearwater Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Woody, Luke, Gigi & More (Clearwater Patch)
  20. Clearwater, FL Buzzing After the Phillies Signed Kyle Schwarber | Daily Phillies Talk Podcast (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today In Clearwater:

  • 2nd Annual Forgotten Angels Campout (Noon )
  • Frankie Valli To Perform At Ruth Eckerd Hall (8p.m. )

Upcoming Events:

From my notebook:

  • City of Clearwater: Baseball is back! The Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays will take place on Saturday, March 19 at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater. More info: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/spring-training
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Remembering Winter - A Musical 360 VR Tribute to Winter's Legacy is now available for viewing at CMA! Virtually swim alongside Winter the dolphin and connect with the dolphin that inspired millions. This experience is free with your VR purchase.
  • City of Clearwater: San Pedro Street in Clearwater will be closed between Alameda Avenue and Maximo Avenue through Tuesday, March 22 for multiple sewer repairs.
  • Clearwater Police Department: A reminder that alcohol is not allowed on Clearwater Beach — during spring break or any other time. Violators may be subject to a fine or arrest.
  • City of Clearwater: Clearwater's summer camp registration begins today, Thursday, March 17 for Clearwater residents and open registration begins on Friday, March 18.

Register at your recreation center of choice:

Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.
Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road
Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd.
North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex, 900 N. MLK Jr. Ave.
Ross Norton Recreation & Aquatic Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.

  • Clearwater Police Department: Whether you're on the beach or the mainland, please always be aware of pedestrian traffic. This is an especially busy time of the year, with spring break, spring training and many other draws that attract thousands of visitors annually. Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks who have the right of way, and keep a special eye out for those crosswalks where the pedestrians can activate a flashing yellow light to get the attention of the drivers. Together, we can all make Clearwater a safer place.

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Alrighty, you're all caught up. See you next Friday for another update.

— D'Ann Lawrence White

About me: Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.

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