Tag Archives: Christmas

By Doug Kelly There’s a clear image to us all of Santa Claus: Red suit, red-and-white Santa hat, big white beard and black boots. Kelly Kelly The Santa I saw today in a Clearwater department store checked all those boxes,...

By Doug Kelly Don’t know about you, but this is the favorite time of the year for me. The air is brisk; yards come vibrant at night with lights, inflatable Santas and nativity scenes; thoughts turn to loved ones and...

If you've driven around Downtown Clearwater in the last two weeks, you might have noticed something a little different – front yards littered with plenty of plastic pink flamingos. Kelly Kelly Imagine: a flock of flamboyant flamingos, decked out with...

Santa Claus is trading in his bright red sleigh for a bright red fire truck as he prepares to swing by a variety of Santa Claus Lanes around the city of Clearwater. Santa will be making appearances around town December...

Restaurants that were shuttered for months, now donating to help feed others Restaurants in The District (Clearwater’s downtown) that were shuttered for months during the pandemic are rescuing Christmas by hosting Dine Out for Kids on December16th from 4 p.m....

By Sean Schrader Strange year to endure, right? I recall during the 2019 holiday season spending time at holiday events and parties. Although we can’t celebrate the same this year, there’s a lot to be grateful for in the coming...

By John Lawrence Here’s a joke: How does Santa clean his kitchen? Answer: With Comet! That’s just one of the Christmas jokes that Santa (his real name is“classified” so the kids don’t learn he’s not really from the North Pole)...

12 Days of Christmas on Clearwater Beach Celebrate the magic of Christmas on Clearwater Beach beginning Saturday, December 12 in Pier 60 Park. Check out the full schedule of events for nightly activities including a Holiday Stroll visiting businesses with...

Downtown Clearwater will celebrate the holiday season from Nov. 21 through Dec. 23 with outdoor movies, virtual events, crafting activities, music, family fun, decorations and much more during its third annual Holiday Extravaganza. Downtown Clearwater will be transformed during the...

By now, everyone is ready for some holiday joy and cheer! For its 36th year, the Festival of Trees, presented by AmeriLife, is back to benefit The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of...

Photos by Mayor George Cretekos and used by permission unless otherwise noted. I can recall my field trips of long ago. A trip to the aquarium, a play. Nothing really special. But the chance to get out of school for...

Our warm coastal subtropical city doesn't face blizzards, road closures and or worry about engine warmers in winter, but let's face it: A White Christmas a pretty cool Yuletide symbol. Fortunately, every December a festival occurs in Clearwater where residents...