By Kathleen Beckman Father Bob, are you a Florida native? No. Born and raised mostly in Ohio; lived in Ohio & Pennsylvania through school years. Moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1987 from Connecticut. Can you share a few details of...
By Kathleen Beckman Charles, are you a Florida native? Yes, I am. I was born in the basement, as all African Americans were at that time, of Morton Plant Hospital on Dec. 11, 1941. Can you share a few details...
Clearwater, located in Florida's Tampa Bay area, is known for its beautiful beaches and sunny climate. It's a desirable place for many people to live, work and retire. The city offers a blend of vibrant urban life and tranquil beach...
By Walter Bennett The summer heat in Florida is hard to beat, and with every passing year, the temperature is rising. As the temperature continues to rise, more and more homeowners are increasing their use of air conditioning systems for...
By Frank Hibbard Clearwater voters have a remarkable opportunity in November to embrace a transformational investment in our downtown that will build on our momentum and benefit all residents for generations. A referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot asks voters...
A “yes” vote will revitalize downtown Clearwater Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard and the other members of City Council are encouraging residents to vote “yes” for Clearwater on the November 8th ballot. A yes vote on the citywide referendum will lead...
By Carolyn "CC" Cavallaro-Veltre On July 21st, the Jolley Trolley and the Clearwater Historical Society hosted a kickoff for an exciting new attraction – the Jolley Trolley Haunted Clearwater Tour. Mike Helmstetter, CEO of the Clearwater Jolley Trolley and Allison Dolan, President...
By Jessica Brody Regardless of where in Florida you live, there are many home maintenance tasks to complete for the fall and winter seasons. This checklist from Colorful Clearwater will tell you everything you need to know about preparing your...
By Jessica Brody Preparing for a major hiking or climbing trip can be a lot of work, but those experienced with the great outdoors know all the work is well worth it. The key is to be organized and to...
By Wayne Kask My friends and I took a day trip to Clearwater Beach, Florida on New Years’ Eve 2020. I loved it here, and in this post, I’ll be sharing some of the best things to do in Clearwater, such...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is expanding their efforts in the fight to save manatees. Earlier this month, they unveiled plans to transform the former Winter Zone into a habitat to rehabilitate manatees for release. Officials estimate it could cost nearly...
By George Cretekos As it has done every September 11th since 2001, the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department paused to remember those whose lives were tragically ended by the terrorist attacks. Clearwater Fire and Police personnel prepared for the brief...
