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Bright House 2011 Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival

International super-boat racing comes to Clearwater Beach. Organizers say that in 2010, an estimated 25,000 people on 2,500 boats lined the beaches of the 2.5-mile-long race course.

This year’s event features free admission daily, plus vendors, live entertainment, and food for sale. All proceeds benefit three local marine charities: the Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Sailability, and the Make A Difference Fishing Tournament.

Related events in the community include a fireworks display Saturday at Pier 60 and a VIP party Saturday at Shephard’s Beach Resort. For a full schedule, click here.

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