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The Clearwater Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Pinellas County Diversion Task Force Coalition have partnered again for another installment of "Operation Medicine Cabinet." The event is an opportunity for citizens to safely discard unused or expired prescription medications, with no questions asked. The multi-agency effort is aimed at addressing the

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The Clearwater Police Department wants to be your friend on Facebook. The page will include information about crime trends, crime prevention tips, arrests, upcoming events and will also answer law enforcement-related questions from citizens. “Policing is a partnership between police and the community and communication is crucial in any relationship. More people are communicating through social

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Traffic along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard will likely improve, thanks to traffic management changes that will be in place this December. Improvements are currently underway and will be made to intersections from Clearwater Beach to Damascus Street along Gulf-to-Bay. Adaptive timing, cameras for incident management, and dynamic message signs will be added at key locations to improve traffic flow from

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The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a variety of summer reading program activities throughout the summer for all ages. Highlights for the upcoming week include: Wednesday, July 20 · “Capowhat” Show, 2 p.m.A Brazilian multi-cultural, interactive show that highlights all aspects of capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music.East

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Clearwater Library's own Teen Troupe, The Dascaloja Puppeteers, will perform at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Thursday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. The puppets will present folktales, modern stories, songs and skits. The performance is recommended for children ages 6 and older. For more information about summer reading programs or to register, call (727) 562-4970 or visit

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Opponents of the proposed developments for Honeymoon Island State Park had a resounding message for those that want to hand over 17 acres of the pristine natural preserve over to private developers in order to build overnight campsites:You will not pave our little strip of paradise.A crowd so large gathered at the Hale Center in Dunedin that fire department officials had to restrict access to the

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The Clearwater Public Library System now offers free downloadable music from the Sony Music Catalog through the Freegal web service. Freegal allows access to music in the Sony catalog which may be downloaded to your home computer, laptop, or Internet equipped MP3 device. They may also be moved from a personal computer into an external MP3 device.This service is available to all Pinellas County

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Clearwater’s Aging Well Center is rolling out two signature SilverSneakers® classes beginning July 11 for older adults whose Medicare policies offer the SilverSneakers® benefit. The Muscular Strength and Range of Movement class meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and allows participants to have fun and move to music with a variety of exercises designed to enhance physical activities for daily

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Beginning Monday, June 27, the City of Clearwater will implement a maintenance flushing program of the city’s drinking water system in one specific region in Clearwater. The program, called the Unidirectional Flushing Program, systematically flushes the water system to improve water quality while minimizing the discharge of water.Neighbors in the area generally bounded by Gulf to Bay Boulevard,

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The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a variety of summer reading program activities throughout the summer for all ages. Highlights for the upcoming week include:Wednesday, June 22 Didgeridoo Down Under, 2 p.m.An Australia-themed show combining music and entertainment for children in grades K-12.East Library, 2251 Drew St. Fly Away Fun with Paper Airplanes, 2 p.m.Learn to make a new

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The Dunedin Blue Jays will host their 5th annual Wing Night on Thursday, June 16 when they host the Clearwater Threshers.Tickets to the event are just $10, and that includes admission to the game, as well as a wristband for all you can eat wings. The all you can eat wing tasting is scheduled from 6:00-8:00 PM, and there will also be a wing eating contest during the game. The winner and runner-up

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The Clearwater Civitan Club presented Officer Sergio Fidelis with the 2011 Outstanding Police Service Award for his professionalism, community responsibility and dedication to the HispanicCommunity.Officer Fidelis is assigned as the Clearwater Police Department's Hispanic Outreach Officer and works to continue to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the Hispanic community. Fidelis has

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Detective Stephen Bohling was named the American Legion National Law Enforcement Officer of the year by American Legion Post #7. Detective Bohling was recognized for his dedication to the law enforcement profession, his commitment to serving the citizens of Clearwater and his support to surrounding law enforcement agencies and communities.Detective Bohling commits a considerable amount time as

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The Florida State League 2011 North and South All-Star Teams were announced yesterday by League President Chuck Murphy, and six players will be representing the Dunedin Blue Jays at this year’s Florida State League All-Star GamePitchers Deck McGuire, Nestor Molina, and Wes Etheridge will be joined by Catcher AJ Jimenez, and Outfielders Brad Glenn, and Justin Jackson.McGuire, the 11th overall

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Celebrate the Clearwater Public Library’s kick-off of the Adult Summer Reading Program, Novel Destinations at the Clearwater Main Library on Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. Author Bruce Hunt will discuss his book Visiting Small Town Florida and will present a photographic road trip around the Sunshine State to 75 charming and historic small Florida towns. Book sales and signing will take place after the

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The Clearwater Police Department is teaming up with the Clearwater Threshers for a second year to send at-risk children to minor league baseball games. CPD is working with local youth organizations and church groups to send 30 children to 30 ball games. For every Threshers home game on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, CPD will sponsor a group of children who will be seated in the "Clearwater Police

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City Manager William Horne announced the appointment of Robert Weiss Clearwater Fire Chief, effective May 19. Weiss, who has been with the department since 2005, was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2008. In December 2010, he was named Interim Fire Chief."Chief Weiss demonstrated that he has the managerial and professional skills to lead the fire department during this time of change in local

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In The New York Times April 6, 2011 column by Nate Silver “Which Airports Have the Most Unfair Fares?, his extensive study completed on airport’s air fares found St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the most competitively priced small airport in the nation. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Director Noah Lagos adds, “Not only are we one on the most affordable airports

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Effective May 16th, 2011 the Airco Golf Course will be closed. The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the course’s closure at their March 22nd meeting. The airport operates as an enterprise fund department of Pinellas County and receives no taxpayer subsidy from County funds. Airco Golf Course has been down in round play for the past 3 years, but particularly since

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The City of Clearwater and Keep Pinellas Beautiful will host a waterway cleanup event Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kapok Park. Volunteers are needed to remove trash, litter, and debris from Alligator Creek, Those wishing to help should bring canoes and kayaks to remove debris from the waterways and wear rubber boots or waders to remove trash from wetlands close to shore. Drinking water

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The Dunedin Blue Jays are excited to launch an initiative aimed at recognizing those in our community that go above and beyond the call of duty. Each month during the 2011 season, the Dunedin Blue Jays will be recognizing one “Everyday Hero” in our community, for a total of five throughout the season.  There is no true definition of an Everyday Hero, and all entries will be considered.

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Stingray season has started early this year. One person has been stung on Clearwater Beach so far, and more likely will get stung as the stingrays migrate north to Clearwater Beach. Purple warning flags warn of the danger of stingrays in area waters. Flags currently are up and will be flown as needed. It is important for all beachgoers to do the “stingray shuffle” when entering beach waters. By

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Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31. Because newly hatched turtles find their way to the sea by following the natural light reflected by the water, city ordinances determine specific lighting requirements for beach parking lots, streets, and promenades. If you live near the beach, make sure you shut off or dim your lights at night. This precaution can reduce the amount of

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The Dunedin Blue Jays will hold their annual Bark in the Park event at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on Saturday, May 14. This unique event allows fans to bring their dogs to the park for a game, and mingle with other local dog owners and their four-legged friends. Game time is at 6pm, and it will feature the Dunedin Blue Jays and the Jupiter Hammerheads as they play in the first game of a

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Pinellas County Schools’ Student Film Festival: Home of the Educational Media Awards, an event to recognize students for their written and produced multimedia productions, will be held Wednesday, May 11, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for the elementary program and May 12, 1-3 p.m. for the secondary program at St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew St. Students can participate in a myriad of breakout

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More than 1,300 public school educators are presenting 1,100 problem-solving research projects at learning showcases around the state this month. Pinellas County educators will present 746 of the total projects at a showcase scheduled at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Wednesday, May 11 beginning at 3:45 p.m. The district, in partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, is

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Clearwater Police Chief Anthony Holloway recognized two Clearwater Police Officers for their honorable actions in the line of duty. Officer Kyle Resler was awarded the Medal of Valor for a police-involved shooting and Officer Salvatore Accomando was awarded the Medal of Meritorious Service for saving a suicidal subject. On October 12, 2010, Clearwater police officers responded to a burglary in

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The Clearwater Main Library will host a program about the history of the Civil War on Wednesday, May 4, 3 p.m. Ross Lamoreaux from the Tampa Bay History Center will host a program which will highlight the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. He will share original and replicated items from the Civil War and will discuss how the war affected Secessionists, Unionists, citizens and soldiers in the

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The Clearwater Chargers of the United States Soccer Federation Development Academy will hold tryouts on May 4 at the sports campus in Lakewood Ranch. “This is the highest level of youth soccer in America,” said Tim Mulqueen, Lakewood Ranch’s director of sports. “They will be looking for 22-24 players for each of the two teams and we expect players from all over the state to show up. The

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The Clearwater Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 and the Clearwater Police Department will host the 30th Annual Clearwater Police Officer Memorial Service. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 6 at Station Square Park in downtown Clearwater at 612 Cleveland Street. The memorial will honor Clearwater's four fallen officers: Officer Harry L. Conyers (1967), Officer Peter M. Price (

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The City of Clearwater, in partnership with the American Water Works Association, kicks off Drinking Water Week, a celebration across North America of our most precious natural resource. Drinking Water Week is May 1 to 7.  Water users can play a key role in ensuring the sustainability of our water supply, especially as the summer approaches. Households can reduce water use by about 35 percent by

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Clearwater Police Chief Anthony Holloway and his staff will be serving the public during the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Mugs on Missouri, on May 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Chief and his staff will be off duty greeting and serving the public seeking a charitable donation (tip). All tips earned by the Chief and his staff will go to Special Olympics. Abe Moussa, the owner of Mugs on Missouri, has also

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The Clearwater Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency  and the Pinellas County Diversion Task Force Coalition are participating in another installment of "Operation Medicine Cabinet." The event is an opportunity for citizens to safely discard unused or expired prescription medications, with no questions asked. The multi-agency effort is aimed at addressing the problem

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Clearwater is celebrating the 58th year of the Fun ‘n Sun Festival. This year’s 10-day festival will take place Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 8. The festival will include the addition of the city’s annual Knology Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, which moved from February to May. A variety of events will take place during the festival including the 16th Annual WSJT Smooth Jazz Fest, the

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If you reside in Pinellas County or own property in Pinellas County, Pinellas County Commissioners need your input to help plan next year's budget. It will take only a few minutes and your opinions are very important to decisions that will be made within the next six months. They are looking for your thoughts on a few brief questions, to help the County make 2012 budget preparations. Keep in

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The Clearwater Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's office honored fallen police canines during a memorial service on April 26 at the Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Current and former K-9 handlers gathered to bury Justice and Bear and honor 17 other retired service dogs. Bear, a German shepherd who died in 1987 but whose ashes were tranferred to the K-9 memorial plot

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The City of Clearwater will celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Services Complex, 1650 N. Arcturas Ave., with a ceremony and tree giveaway. A representative from the Florida Division of Forestry will present the prestigious Tree City USA award to Clearwater. This is the 29th consecutive year Clearwater has been honored as a Tree City USA. Following the

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Clearwater Fire Honor Guard members will participate in the 4th Annual Baskin & Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night to help raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Wednesday April 27. Firefighters will scoop ice cream at two Clearwater Baskin-Robbins locations: Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Cleveland Street. This is a family-friendly event and a great place for children to learn about

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Dunedin High Musical Theatre proudly presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s award-winning AIDA, the musical school edition, on April 21-23 at the school auditorium theater, 1651 Pinehurst Rd. at 7 p.m. AIDA is a contemporary musical take on the classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved princess and an Egyptian soldier. With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing

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The Clearwater Police Department, Hillsborough Sheriff's Office, ABC Action News, WQYK & ProShred and Westfield Shopping Center invite you to attend Operation Shredding on Saturday April 16th. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at Westfield Countryside Shopping Center at 27001 US Hwy 19 North in Clearwater. The event will also take place at both Westfield Citrus Park

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High school juniors and seniors who have passed the FCAT are invited to tour the campus of the Pinellas Technical Education Center in Clearwater, 6100 154th Ave. N, on Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the annual pTEC College and Career Day. Students will have the opportunity to visit with teachers, students, counselors and employers; learn about financial aid options; discuss career programs;

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Winter is a local celebrity around these parts, but now, the whole world will know the story of the dolphin with the prosthetic tail. The movie trailer was officially released on Yahoo Movies and will be in theaters soon.

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Author Lee B. Savage will discuss his book AIM for Jobs: Your Complete Job Search Plan Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. at the East Library. A book signing will follow the presentation. Lee B. Savage is the director of Your Career Alternatives, his current Job Search Ministry. He developed his AIM (Attitude, Initiative, Motivation) philosophy to ensure his job seekers developed the right attitude

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Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a teen poetry contest to coincide with National Poetry Month which is celebrated in April. The contest begins April 1 and ends April 30. Each student can submit one poem on any subject and in any poetic form. Entries will be judged in two categories, 6 through 8 grades and 9 through 12 grades. The winner will receive a $75 gift card and the runner up

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Give back to your community and become a volunteer for the Clearwater Public Library System. Volunteer opportunities are currently available at the Main Library in downtown Clearwater. Flexible hours are available and training is provided. Share your interests and skills with others. Make a difference and volunteer for the library today. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, or to schedule

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The Pinellas County Schools’ student assignment office has scheduled an open enrollment period for parents who would like to request another school other than their child’s assigned school for the 2011-12 school year. The open enrollment period is April 4-18. There will be a limited number of seats available during open enrollment due to class size and No Child Left Behind requirements. To

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Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith will visit the Clearwater Main Library, his only stop in Florida, on Wednesday April 6th at 2 p.m. His latest book is titled The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: The New No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Novel. For more information, visit http://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/. Clearwater Main Library 100 North Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755-4029 (727)

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Pssghetti's Italian Restaurant is hosting murder mystery dinner shows performed by MurderS She Wrote, Inc. The next show will be April 13th at 6:00 p.m. It is $29.99 for dinner -- call for reservations. 26200 US Highway 19 N Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 797-9615

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Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith will visit the Clearwater Main Library, his only stop in Florida, Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. His latest book will be released on March 22 and is titled The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: The New No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Novel. Barnes & Noble will sell books and there will be a book signing by the author after the lecture. Alexander McCall Smith

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Tracy Staley, fifth-grade teacher at Ponce de Leon Elementary in Clearwater, was named Pinellas County Schools Outstanding Educator at the 2010-2011 Evening of Excellence Awards gala at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Staley, a Region 4 finalist began her educational career with Pinellas County Schools in 2006 as a second-grade teacher at Sandy Lane Elementary in Clearwater. She moved to Ponce de Leon

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Countryside Library will host a program for children up to five years old and their families titled "You and Me & Music Together" on Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. Colleen McGrath will present the program which will include a combination of song, movement, rhythm and instrument play in a relaxed, playful setting. For more information about the program, visit http://www.youandmeandmt.com/

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The Dunedin Museum will feature seven historic homes and important structures on their tour set for Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 4pm. The tour will also include a  refreshment stop at the First Presbyterian Church serving finger. Ticket/booklets of $20 will be available at the Dunedin Historical Museum, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, the Dunedin Public Library and the Enchanted Branch at 318

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The Clearwater Main Library will host a lecture and discussion about the Caricature, Intrigue, and Uncertainty in the Cinema of the Coen Brothers on Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. The lecture and discussion will be presented by Dr. Phillip Sipiora, Film Professor at the University of South Florida. The program is free. Registration is not required. The Clearwater Main Library is located at 100 N

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The University of South Florida softball team continues the USF Series this weekend as the Bulls host the USF Under Armour Showcase. The majority of games will be played at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, while three games on Friday will be played at the new USF Softball Stadium on the Bulls’ campus, including a pair of USF games against Toledo and UMass. USF will also have a ribbon

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On Friday, Pssghetti's Italian Market and Restaurant in Downtown Clearwater will debut the brand new menu created by Hell's Kitchen's Chef Robert Hesse. The new menu features dishes such as: Fire Cracker Shrimp Tempura, Gulf Shrimp in a Sweet Chili Diablo Aioli, Colossal Crab Cakes with a Roasted Corn, Relish and Sun Dried Tomato Aioli, an exquisite White Truffle Tagliatelle Pasta, and more.

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As part of the the St. Baldrick's Foundation benefit in Saftey Harbor, Clearwater assistant fire chief Doug Swartz shaved his head to raise money for nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money to fund the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers. The event, which was sponsored in part by the Chop Shop Salon also featured a concert with Clearwater ska favorites Victims

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The Clearwater Public Library is in need of dresses to ensure they will have enough for their prom dress giveaway program. For the second year, the Clearwater Public Library System is asking for donations of gently used formal gowns in order to provide girls in need with a gown for this year’s prom. Last year, the library gave out over 100 dresses to girls needing the dresses. Dress collection

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The Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp is open once again to the public, as construction to replace the old ramp has been completed. The new boat ramp is located at the east end of Bay Esplanade Drive, adjacent to the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center, 69 Bay Esplanade Drive. In addition to replacing the old ramp with a safer one, the new construction also relocated the boarding dock to the south,

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The Clearwater Library Lecture series continues on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. and will feature Lord Byron: The Major Works. The lecture will cover Lord Byron's works “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” and “Don Juan.” Dr. Maryhelen Harmon, retired Associate Professor of English at the University of South Florida, will lead the lecture and discussion. The third book discussion will be on Wednesday,

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Clearwater Police Sergeant Brian McAuley and Benjamin McBride were promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant during a ceremony at Police Headquarters. "Both Lieutenants McAuley and McBride bring enthusiasm, vision and direction, and know how to motivate others - all critical skills as the department and city undergo changes" said Clearwater Chief of Police Anthony Holloway. Lieutenant Benjamin

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New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey is visiting the Clearwater Main Library on Sunday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. as part of the promotional tour for his just-released novel, Electric Barracuda. There will be a book signing after the lecture. Tim Dorsey is an American novelist who was born in Indiana but moved to Florida at an early age. In 1987, Dorsey became a reporter for The Tampa Tribune.

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The Countryside Library is hosting a program titled YOU: Thinner, Smarter, Younger on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. presented by Pamela Seefeld, R.Ph. Clinical Alternative Pharmacist. Topics will include: • HCG Diet - Homeopathic - Lose weight, no drug-interactions and no side effects • Homeopathic Detox - How it enhances weight loss and removes chemicals that cause cancer • 7 Keto - Increase fat

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Pinellas Public Library Cooperative libraries and other libraries across the state will participate in Florida Library Snapshot Day on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Come to the library and have your photo taken while using the library. Participate in a program, sit in a comfy chair and read, work on a paper for school or check out a book. According to the Florida Library Association, more people visit

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Clearwater Chief of Police Anthony Holloway presented Officer Nicholas Giordano with a Medal of Distinguished Service for his off-duty actions on August 3, 2010. Ofc. Giordano was driving his personal vehicle when he observed a man driving a SUV yelling at another man on a motorcycle. A few moments later, Ofc. Giordano heard a crashing sound. He looked over and saw that the SUV had collided with

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The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses, not-for- profits and philanthropic leaders at their sold out 89th Annual Meeting held at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares was awarded Not-for-Profit of the Year for 2011 in the medium category by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce!

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Craig Taylor, fashion designer and Downtown Clearwater resident, will spearhead Fashion and Arts Week held in Downtown Clearwater February 3rd – 6th. The purpose of Fashion and Arts Week is to boost the Downtown Clearwater economy, and will be aided by Taylor’s past history of successfully helping revitalize distressed communities. The arts are critical to the success of a community, as evidenced

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A candlelight vigil is planned for Saturday, January 23 in Clearwater to help shed a light on the problem of human traficking. The vigil will be held at First Christian Church, located at 2299 Drew Street in Clearwater, beginning at 6:30 P.M..

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The Countryside Library is hosting an interactive college planning workshop for high school students called Countdown to College on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. High school students and their parents are invited. At the workshop attendees will receive help with their college planning timeline and learn steps they need to take to have a successful college application process. The first 30 students

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The Clearwater Police Department recently launched the CPD Alert Network, which allows the Clearwater Police Department to instantly update citizens about crimes, emergencies and other important information. The following types of alerts are delivered via email and are also available through text messaging via cell phone: Citizen Alerts inform all registered users of public safety concerns in

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A man was pulled was pulled from his sinking car by a Florida Power worker after the driver had a medical emergency behind the wheel, lost control and drove his car into a retention pond on the corner of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and Belcher Rd. According to Clearwater police, the driver Thomas Pattinato, 27, was leaving the parking lot at the southeast corner of the intersection and drove across

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The Clearwater Beach Library is hosting a Cooking Class with Rita Fabula Monday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. At the program, attendees will learn how to make healthy holiday party foods. Join us for free cooking classes with classically French-trained cook Rita Fabula, who has cooked in France, Greece, Italy and Istanbul. She also taught at Baltimore International Culinary College. Registration is

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The Clearwater East Library is hosting a Posada Party and Holiday Sing Along on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the season with Mexican and American traditions, including crafts, a piñata, hot drinks, and holiday treats. We'll conclude with a sing along led by Lisa Nicole and the Magicals. The Posada Party, or Las Posadas, is a Mexican celebration that is also held in many

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Clearwater Chief of Police Anthony Holloway presented a Letter of Commendation to Craig Ahnemiller, who witnessed two suspects breaking into his neighbor's house and called police. Police quickly responded to the residence and took two suspects into custody. They also recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. CPD recognizes that the safety and security of our city is dependent

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Based upon tips and complaints of illegal gambling activity, the Clearwater Police Department Vice & Narcotics Unit opened an investigation at 19042 US 19 in Clearwater. Through this investigation, it was determined that the establishment was operating an illegal gambling business with approximately 84 gambling machines inside the business. Detectives executed a search warrant at the business on

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Clearwater Fire & Rescue was recognized by the Community Golfers Association for the life-saving actions by the crews who responded to a house fire that seriously burned 10-year-old Makeila Pressley almost three years ago. The award was presented during the Community Golfers & SBT 8th Annual Community Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21. On February 23, 2008, Clearwater firefighters responded

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Each year, Clearwater Fire & Rescue raises money for children in state custody who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect, and who have not been placed in the foster care system. The department is accepting donations to make the holidays a little brighter for displaced children. If you would like to make a monetary donation, it can be dropped off or a check can be mailed

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Clearwater Fire Medic Fred Morris was honored as Clearwater Fire & Rescue's Paramedic of the Year at the 34th Annual Turner Award for Excellence ceremony November 18th. FM Morris showed exemplary performance on critical incidents and is committed to delivering exceptional medical care to the citizens (patients) he serves. Morris has served as an excellent role model and mentor for new medics

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Former Hell's Kitchen contestant Chef Hesse has teamed up with Pssghetti's to bring a new spin to Italian cuisine. The New Pssghetti’s will be highlighting some of Chef Hesse’s menu items, and kicking off 2011 with a month of special events celebrating this re-energized Italian experience known as Pssghetti’s. Chef Hesse, a product of the Eckerd Youth Alternatives program will be partnering

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The Clearwater Library System will host Films on the Bluff at the Clearwater Beach Library on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and the Clearwater Main Library on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. featuring the classic movie A Christmas Story, starring Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley. Admission is free. The movie is the story of a young boy’s epic quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The character

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The latest edition to Downtown Clearwater landscape is Peter Gillham’s Nutrition Center, a landmark in downtown for 30 years providing the community with vitamins and nutritional supplements. This week a new era has begun as the shop celebrates its three decades with unprecedented expansion. In fact, that friendly neighborhood store has now become two distinct complementary parts – Gillham’s

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Academie Da Vinci Charter School for the Arts in Dunedin will kick off the holidays with their annual student Show. This year’s show is called Up on a Housetop, and will take place at the Dunedin Community Center on Friday, December 3 at 6:30. The show will be clever and enchanting as chimney sweeps peek at the various cultural celebrations throughout their neighborhood. While there you can

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Clearwater Fire & Rescue is promoting the "Keep the Wreath Green" campaign for the month of December. This program is designed to remind citizens to decorate their homes and businesses safely this holiday season. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), each year, there are an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas

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The Clearwater Police Department  and Clearwater Threshers are announcing the second and final round of Operation Touch Down to reach and teach children in the community about crime prevention. Operation Touch Down II will take another 42 children to the Tampa Bay Buccaneer home games game against the Detroit Lions on December 19th. To qualify, students from ages 10-18 must write an essay on a

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Germany's Michael Raelert became the first person to defend an Ironman World Championship 70.3 title, while Great Britain's Jodie Swallow claimed her first, at the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 race. Raelert, who set new run and course records last year, dominated a stacked men's field to solidify his status as the world's premier Ironman 70.3 athlete. Swallow conquered the

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The 2010 Great American Teach-In, part of Pinellas County Schools’ American Education Week celebration, will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, at various schools throughout the county. In its 17th year, the Teach-In continues to surprise, delight and educate the district’s students with its wide array of topics. Teach-In has become one of the most anticipated events of the entire school year.

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Kickoff the holiday shopping season at the 34th Annual Christmas Under the Oaks Arts & Crafts Show on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. Entrance donation is $2 per person, kids 12 and under are free. Pets will not be permitted. Proceeds will benefit the scholarships, grants, and the community service projects of the Clearwater Junior Woman’s Club. The

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In a true group effort, the community will come together to "Make Cancer History" at the Relay for Life of Clearwater Kick Off party at Greektown Grille, 1230 Cleveland Street on November 15th at 6:00 p.m. The Kick Off will serve as a pep rally for the event and provide more information to team captains who will play in important role in fundraising efforts. There will be food, games and door

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Clearwater Chief of Police Anthony Holloway held an Administrative Review Board on November 4, 2010 regarding the Office of Professional Standards (Internal Affairs) investigation for the Clearwater Police Officer involved in the shooting of suspect Sylvester Brown on October 12, 2010 at the intersection on Nursery Road and Belleair Road. The Administrative Review Board determined Officer Kyle

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When you set your clock back an hour on November 7 for daylight savings time, don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm can help you and your family escape a fire and save your lives. Most smoke alarms fail because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries. Changing the batteries only takes a few minutes and can saves lives.  Other important smoke alarm

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The East Library will host An Afternoon with Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings performed by Karen De Vos on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. This one-woman show was written and is performed by Karen De Vos, a retired teacher and school librarian. She transforms herself into the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Yearling, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, complete with wig, vintage clothing, double barrel shotgun

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In honor of Veteran's Day on Thursday, November 11, the City of Dunedin, in conjunction with the Dunedin High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit, present the 5th annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony is one of the Tampa Bay area's only student-led programs and will be held at Dunedin Memorial Stadium at Dunedin High School. The event will include performances by the

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Clearwater Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief of Health & Safety, Doug Swartz was selected as the Safe Firefighter of the Month from Hale Products. Swartz was nominated for his commitment to safety and his involvement in safety and health programs. Swartz creates the department's safety bulletins providing valuable safety messages regarding equipment usage, wearing seat belts, PPE and exposure

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In keeping with their mission to inspire and enable all young people living in Pinellas county (especially those in need) to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast will bring in K-12th grade Motivational Speaker Retro Bill on November 3rd to their Pinellas Park location, 7790 61st Street North, Pinellas Park, to speak at 4:00

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Clearwater Chief of Police Anthony Holloway has selected Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) Sandra Wilson as Deputy Chief of the Clearwater Police Department. Wilson has been with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for 23 years.  Her career began at the University of Florida and spent two years at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office before being recruited by the FDLE. Her first assignment as a

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The 47th Annual Art Harvest, presented by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Inc., is a show that features art in various mediums. Held at Dunedin's Highlander Park, this event features artists' booths and a children's pavillion for arts and crafts. The event will take place this Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlander Park is located on the southwest

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"A Dolphin's Tale" is based on the life of Winter the dolphin, who lost her tail after becoming caught in a crab trap off of Florida's East Coast and was brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for rehabilitation. Scientists studying Winter were able to successfully build a prosthetic tail, then use that technology to build prostheses for children and soldiers who have had limbs amputated.

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Starting today, the one-hour metered parking on Cleveland Street from the waterfront to East Avenue will be increased to two hours. Please note that the 30-minute metered parking in the high demand areas of the same stretch will not be affected. This should make it easier for residents and guests to frequent the businesses on Cleveland Street without worrying about parking. Hopefully this will

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The Clearwater Public Library System is holding a Short Story Contest to celebrate Teen Read Week. All entries must be submitted by October 31st. Teen Read Week was October 17th through the 23rd. Want to enter the contest? Stories must be 1000 words or less and typed and should be personal stories or original fiction. There will be two categories: 6th through 8th grades and 9th through 12th

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The Clearwater Library System will host a program titled Urban Sustainability on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m., presented by Eric and Anna Scott. Learn about sustainable lifestyles in an urban environment. Find out how to reduce your carbon footprint by gardening, canning/preserving, sharing/trading or foraging. You’ll also find out how you can integrate live stock such as chickens, ducks, and bees.

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The week of Oct. 18, the Clearwater Public Library System will install self-checkout stations at all Clearwater Public Library locations. Patrons will be able to self-scan items for the purpose of checking out, renewing or paying fines.  Because of this upgrade, some libraries will be closed while systems are installed: Beach and North Greenwood Library: Monday, Oct. 18 Countryside and East

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