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In 1985, my family moved to Clearwater and I’ve lived in the same house for most of the years since. Our house sits across the road from a city park. I remember when there was 10 times more trees. Back...

Elizabeth Drayer, a local environmental attorney and arbitrator, has offered Clearwater residents a unique chance to put more trees in more yards in a campaign called “A Tree Grows in Clearwater.” Her challenge: Be one of the first 50 people...

Have you ever looked at a towering oak tree and wondered how old it is? Have you ever admired a sunset or sunrise framed by palm trees? Have you ever marveled at tree canopies in a forest swarming with a...

You can use almost anything to decorate a Christmas tree – garlands, tinsel, candy canes and … dinosaurs? You could find all those decorations and more at Arc’s Festival of Trees, held each year in Clearwater since 1984. This year’s...

Clearwater is famous for many things. Pristine beaches, delicious seafood and a bustling economy make this an exciting place to live and visit. Fifty years ago, however, Clearwater was notorious for a giant tree and a heaping plate of sugary...