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Restaurant Week on Clearwater Beach May 8 - 14

2011-02-26T12:49:00.000-08:00

About 25 restaurants have signed on so far to participate in Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week. These restaurants will offer $15 to $35 item menus May 8 -14.

The city of Clearwater and Clearwater Beaches Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the event.

A kickoff event is scheduled May 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the east side of Beach Walk adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. The kickoff will include tasting from each participating restaurant, an art walk and a concert.

Read more at http://www.clearwaterbeachrestaurantweek.com/

Sunsets at Pier 60 Clearwater Beach

2011-02-16T06:56:00.000-08:00

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60 - Come and enjoy family fun and FREE movies in Pier 60 Park (movies start at dusk weather permitting). The Muppet Movie will be shown on Friday, Feb. 18th, and Mamma Mia will be shown on Saturday, Feb. 19th. Bring blankets or lawn chairs - popcorn & drink available. www.sunsetsatpier60.com

Jolley Trolley

2011-02-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

How much does it cost to ride the Jolley Trolley?

$4.50 for an unlimited ride pass, $2.25 for a senior (65 years and older); Exact Change Required.

Can I use my Jolley Trolley pass on the County bus (PSTA)?

Yes, our passes are interchangeable; you can use your pass throughout Pinellas County.

What days of the week does the Coastal Route operate?

Friday and Saturdays from 10:00AM- Midnight and Sundays from 10:00AM - 10:00PM.

Can the Jolley Trolley handle a wheel chair passenger?

Yes, all of our trolleys are wheel chair equipped and can accommodate two wheel chairs at a time.

Can I take my bicycle on the Jolley Trolley?

Yes, the Jolley Trolley can accommodate two, two wheel bicycles on the front of the trolley at a time.

Is there an extra charge to take my bicycle on the Jolley Trolley?

No, it is complementary.

Can I take my dog on the Jolley Trolley?

As with all public transportation, only service animals are allowed on the Jolley Trolley.

Can I bring an open container of alcohol on the Jolley Trolley?

No, since we are public transportation we adhere to the law and prohibit open containers of alcohol.

Where can I get on the Jolley Trolley?

The Jolley Trolley shares most of the designated stops with the PSTA, just look for our sign posted at their stops. The Jolley Trolley drivers will also stop anywhere on route, just be sure that he sees you and that you are in an area that is safe to stop.

Foster Grant Ironman

2010-11-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

The Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford, will impact Pinellas County traffic on race day, Saturday, Nov. 13. Lane and road closures will start at 5 a.m. throughout the county. Clearwater Beach road closures will begin at 3 a.m., and drivers will not be permitted to travel south of the roundabout due to closures on Coronado Drive and South Gulfview Boulevard.
Clearwater Beach Traffic Impact - Because a majority of the event takes place at Pier 60, most of South Gulfview Boulevard will be closed from Tuesday, Nov. 9, to Monday, Nov. 15, and Coronado Drive will be closed from the Clearwater Beach roundabout to Devon Drive starting at 3 a.m. on race day. If residents need to leave the beach on race day, they should plan to leave the before 7 a.m. to avoid the traffic impacts. Between 7 and 9 a.m., north beach residents will have limited access to the roundabout. South beach residents and those needing access to and from south beach after 3 a.m. will need to use the Belleair Causeway.
The broadcast of the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 will air on NBC. Date and time are TBD. Check your local listings and stay tuned to www.ironman.com for further details. More information, including maps of the route, can be found at www.myclearwater.com/ironman or by calling the hotline at (727) 562-INFO (4636).

Stone Crab Block Party

2010-10-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

Once again Frenchy's Clearwater Beach will host their 26th Stone Crab Block Party in front of the Original Frenchy's Café (41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach) on October 22nd & 23rd from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. They will be offering Stone Crab Claws at wholesale prices, as well as other food and drink specials along with live entertainment through out the two days. So enjoy the good food, good music and good times.

When the weekend is over don't forget to visit us again or go online to purchase fresh stone crabs right to your door at www.frenchysstonecrab.com .

Movie Night on the Pier

2010-09-22T07:05:00.000-07:00

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60 - Come and enjoy family fun and Free movies in Pier 60 Park. "Flipper" will show on Friday, September 24th, and the movie, "The Bounty Hunter", will show on Saturday, September 25th, (movies start at dusk). Bring blankets or low lawn chairs. Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival. Call 727-449-1036 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.

Clearwater Beach Upcoming Events

2010-06-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

July 4th - Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park in Downtown Clearwater with music, food, games for kids, and of course fireworks.
August 28th - I Like it Hot! Festival in Largo will have hot & fiery foods and sauces to sample and purchase. Enter the Hot Pepper eating contest if you dare.

May 1st to September 25th - Rays Summer Concert Series is back for every Saturday home post game at Tropicana Field. Acts include ZZ Top, Hall and Oats, Adam Lambert and many more.

July 2nd - Summer Blues Bash in Downtown Dunedin's Pioneer Park hosted by the Tampa Bay Blues Brothers and will benefit the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores.

July 19th - Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair held at the St Pete Times Forum in Downtown Tampa.

July 23rd - Vans Warped Tour at Vinoy Park in Downtown St Pete will host dozens of bands in this open air venue.

July 28th - Dave Matthews Band in the Amphitheater at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

August 4th - American Idol Live at the St Pete Times Forum features the the top 10 contestants from Season 9.

Fourth of July on Clearwater Beach

2010-06-17T11:40:00.000-07:00

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Celebrates America, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, will take place Sunday, July 4 in Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. The festival is free and will feature the Mostly Pops Orchestra with John, Mary K. and Paul Wilson, fireworks, children’s activities, a craft show, food and drink concessions. Gates will open at 4 p.m. The Mostly Pops Orchestra begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

The Memorial Causeway Bridge will be closed from approximately 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. for the fireworks. Expect traffic delays as a result of the bridge closure and downtown traffic congestion. Traffic that would normally use Fort Harrison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue during this time period is encouraged to consider alternative routes, such as Missouri Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Keene Road. Belleair Causeway can also be used to travel to and from the beach.

No alcoholic beverages, glass containers or bottles, umbrellas, canopies, throwing objects, pets or personal fireworks allowed. For more information, call (727) 562-4700.

Family Movie Night on Clearwater Beach

2010-06-09T06:21:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce in partnership with the City of Clearwater's Parks and Recreation department, Sunset Cinema at Pier 60!
The Sunset's at Pier 60 Daily Festival will be offering another free form of family oriented entertainment during the Summer months of June, July & August. Free movies will take place on the lawn area on Friday & Saturday evenings, following sunset. Guests of the festival are being encouraged to bring a beach towel, blanket, or low lawn chair. One movie will show per evening, weather permitting.

Our tentative scheduled launch date is this Friday June 11th & 12th. We are considering this a "soft opening" and will begin our advertising campaign shortly thereafter. See a sunset, catch at movie at the Sunset's at Pier 60 Daily Festival on Clearwater Beach! For more information please contact the Sunset's at Pier 60 voice mail at 727-449-1036.

Ironman

2010-06-04T16:55:00.001-07:00

The 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford, was a culmination of more than 30 global Ironman 70.3 events. More than 1,500 athletes from 57 countries participated in a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. More than 90,000 athletes vie for slots to participate in the event each year.

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 Ironman World Championship 70.3. The race will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

For more information about the Ironman 70.3 series, visit www.ironman.com/ironman70.3. For more information about the next Ironman World Championship 70.3 on Nov. 13, visit www.myclearwater.com/ironman.

Beach Days - June 27

2010-06-02T10:10:00.001-07:00

Tampa Bay Rays Gulf Beaches Appreciation Day - June 27th

Beach Night

2010-05-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

Check out Restaurant Week on Clearwater Beach

2010-05-13T15:37:00.001-07:00

Restaurant week in Clearwater Beach. Check it out!

Louisiana Oil Update

2010-05-05T16:01:00.001-07:00

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Clearwater to Host 57th Annual Fun 'n Sun Festival

2010-04-09T14:09:00.000-07:00

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater is celebrating the 57th year of the Fun 'n Sun Festival. This year's 10-day festival will take place April 23 through May 2. There are activities for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The featured events that take place during the festival are a variety of concerts including, the 15th Annual WSJT Smooth Jazz Fest, the WQYK Fun 'n Sun Toyota Country Concert and the Q105 Fun 'n Sun Toyota Rocks the Park Concert.

The line-up of events includes:

Friday, April 23

Fourth Friday
FREE admission
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., www.4thFridayClearwater.com
Cleveland St., between East and Fort Harrison avenues, Downtown Clearwater
A street party in Downtown Clearwater with kid friendly games, more than 60 exhibitors, food and drinks. Music by JuFraLa and The Twilights.

Saturday, April 24

Hospice Beach Stroll
FREE admission; collecting pledges
9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m., 523-3420
Palm Pavilion, 18 Bay Esplanade
Join in this Saturday morning Clearwater Beach pledge walk to help benefit the local Hospice.

WSJT 15th Annual Smooth Jazz Fest
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/$25 day of show.
Gates: 1:30 p.m., Show: 2:30 p.m., www.wsjt.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Oleta Adams, Spencer Day, Jessy J, and B.K. Jackson. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Sunday, April 25

WQYK Fun 'n Sun Toyota Country Concert
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/$25 day of show..
Gates: Noon; Show: 1 p.m., www.wqyk.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Travis Tritt, Darryl Worley, Blackberry Smoke, Burns & Poe, The Harters, and Josh Thompson. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Thursday, April 29

Clearwater Threshers Baseball Game and Post-Game Concert
$5 to $9 admission
Gates 5:30 p.m., Game 6:30 p.m., Concert 9:30 p.m., www.threshersbaseball.com, 467-4457
Bright House Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd.
Come cheer on the Clearwater Threshers, enjoy Thirsty Thursday 2-for- 1 on all drinks all night long and a concert.

Saturday, May 1

Brunch with the Birds
FREE with paid park admission, Park admission: $2 with Recreation Card, $3 without card
8 to 11 a.m., 793-2976
Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane
Enjoy a morning walk throughout the park. Park staff or Clearwater Audubon Society members will guide participants to locate and identify various birds that reside in the park. After the walk, everyone is treated to a continental brunch at the park.

Clearwater Airpark Open House featuring Astronaut Nicole Stott
FREE admission
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 443-3433
Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N. Hercules Ave.
Join us for the Clearwater Airpark's Open House and celebrate Clearwater's home town astronaut Nicole Stott. Plans include reduced rate airplane and helicopter rides, K-9 demonstration by the Clearwater Police Department, free activities for kids, and more.

Q105 Fun 'n Sun Toyota Rocks the Park Concert
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/ $25 day of show.
Gates: 1:30 p.m., Show: 2:30 p.m., www.tampabaysq105.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat and Eddie Money. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2

Talento 2010 Mural Slam
FREE admission
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.talento2010.com, 562-4626
Señor Bubbles, 1408 Cleveland St.
Join the Hispanic Outreach Center in creating a mural.

AFLAC IRON GIRL CLEARWATER

2010-04-07T11:15:00.000-07:00

April 10th at Pier 60 Park. 5K & 15K run/walk event featuring a post-race Breakfast Cafe.

The race is from 7am until 11am. Please allow for extra time when traveling the Sand Key Area, Clearwater Beach, Memorial Causeway, and downtown Clearwater. Due to the run route, there may be temporary closures on Coronado, between S Gulfview and the Roundabout. The run route is available at www.myclearwater.com. You can also call Public Communications at 562-4682 for more information."

Jolley Trolley

2010-02-25T12:17:00.001-08:00

Let Jolley Trolley Take You Out to the Ballgame!

Jolley Trolley now connects Clearwater Beach to Brighthouse Field for all Phillies home games during Spring Training.

When: March 4^th through April 1^st.

Reservations are required as seats are limited on our open air trolley! Driver Ron Goodman (from Philadelphia) says “I am a Philly Fan and always have been, we can do it again!” Of course, Ron will be your driver.

Enjoy the game. Don’t worry about traffic, parking or having a few libations while attending the game; leave the hassles to us.

The Phillies shuttle is planned to depart Clearwater Beach (depending on pick-up) between 11:15 and 11:30am.

Cost: $12 per person round trip which includes an unlimited ride Day Pass on the Jolley Trolley for your evening needs!

Reservations: Call the Jolley Trolley at 727.445.1200

Clearwater Beach Library

2010-01-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

The new Clearwater Beach Library is located at 69 Bay Esplanade Avenue, in the same building as the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. the Library is open for business from 1pm to 5pm Monday - Friday. The Library contains a great selection of book, DVDs, music, several varieties of recorded books, newspapers, magazines, and a wonderful selection of children's books and movies.
The Library has computers with Internet access and printing capabilities. WiFi is also available for anyone who has a laptop.
www.myclearwater.com/cpi

Ironman on Clearwater Beach

2009-09-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

Ironman Modifies the 70.3 World Championship Course(Tampa, Fla.) Sept. 21, 2009 - Today, Ironman announces modifications to the 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 course. The fourth annual event, presented by Ford, takes athletes along a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Clearwater, Fla.To further reduce traffic for residents and businesses along the bike course, while also offering athletes an enhanced event experience, the following changes will be implemented:.Athletes will utilize the same bike course until they reach the East Lake Corridor, located at approximately mile 23. Once on East Lake Road, athletes will continue heading northbound, traveling further north than in 2008, to Trinity Boulevard. Once they reach Trinity Boulevard, athletes will make a right turn and head east for approximately one mile to the turnaround point. .Following the turnaround point, as athletes are heading southbound on East Lake Road, they will cross the Bayside Bridge and will now turn right on Roosevelt Boulevard instead of 82nd Avenue North, as in past years. From Roosevelt Boulevard, athletes will travel west to Belcher Road where they will make a right turn and head north toward transition on the same route that was used in 2008. "The course touches various areas of the county, and our goal is to make ongoing changes that will decrease traffic impact and improve the event experience for residents, business owners, athletes and spectators," said Manager, Traffic Operations Division with the City of Clearwater, Paul Bertels. Professional athletes will compete for a $100,000 prize purse. The top 10 professional male and female finishers and each age group champion will automatically qualify for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. The 2008 event drew more than 1,200 athletes with 6,000 out-of-state visitors, according to research conducted by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The economic impact garnered from last year's 70.3 World Championship reached more than $5 million. Clearwater Beach and surrounding areas will also be showcased during the NBC broadcast of the event, which will air in early 2010. For event-related information and course maps, visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship70.3. Media-related inquiries relating to Ironman 70.3 can be directed to Blair LaHaye at Blair@ironman.com or Jessica Weidensall at Jessica@ironman.com. Both may be reached at 813-868-5940. For questions related to the event and the City of Clearwater, please contact Joelle Castelli at Joelle.Castelli@myclearwater.com or log on to www.myclearwater.com/Ironman.

Jolley Trolley

2009-08-07T17:18:00.001-07:00

JOLLEY TROLLEY
Service Enhancements
The Jolley Trolley is pleased to announce immediate enhancements to their service. For reliability and ease of use, the trolley will be servicing all points at 30 minute intervals. In addition, Island Estates will now be serviced until 10:00PM extending coverage down Island Way to the 700 – 736 building.
Exciting Changes Coming October 5, 2009
· Service will be extended an extra hour throughout the route
· Single ride and day pass prices will be reduced
· Jolley Trolley passes will be good on all PSTA routes
· Through our partner (PSTA) you can connect to Downtown & South
· We will offer “Snow Bird” and “Annual Passes” at discounts

Please call us at 727-445-1200 with any questions.
Thanks for supporting the Jolley Trolley. We appreciate your business!

Clearwater Beach Parking Garage

2009-05-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

According to TampaBay.com the Clearwater Marina is off the list of potential sites for a parking garage.