Clearwater News

March 2008

Clearwater Registration for Spring Break Camps - registration for camps at Clearwater recreation facilities is now open.  Camps are held between March 31 through April 4, 2008. Space is limited.  Contact any of the local Clearwater recreation centers for details, schedules and fees.

March 2008

Clearwater must cut budget - The recent passage of property tax Amendment 1, which limits property tax increases and makes them portable, has caused a projected shortfall in tax revenue.  Clearwater is looking at a $9.2 million reduction to next year's budget.  The current 2007/2008 general fund budget is $123 million.

June 2007
Lowry Park Zoo gets African black-footed penguins - Tampa's family-friendly zoo has added 10 new penguin residents to its population of over 1,800 animals.  With names like Rufus, Taren, Pepper and Scooby, these unusual south-African penguins are sure to warm the hearts of those lucky enough to visit the zoo.  The newly created $50,000 exhibit replicates the feel of south-African beach with a Cape Town-style cabana.

April 2007
Rescued Dolphin may get new tail - Clearwater Marine Aquarium has been taking care of Winter, the 18 month-old dolphin, who lost her tail as a baby in 2005 after being entangled in a crab trap rope.  Rescued from certain death, Winter is now a permanent resident at the Clearwater Aquarium.  Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics is donating the cost of development and fitting of an prosthetic tail.  Development and fitting of the new tail will continue of the next months.

Downtown Clearwater Renovation - Starting January 2007, the downtown area of Clearwater will get renovated.  Improvements include making the area more pedestrian friendly, the addition of new benches, bike racks, decorative street lighting, landscaping and medians with space for public art.