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Beach Tennis National Tour Begins in Clearwater

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:10:42 -0400

The first event of the 2009 National Beach Tennis USA Tour will happen in Clearwater as the Tampa Bay Open begins on March 21 at 10 Pier 60 Drive. Sponsored by Beach Tennis USA, the organization that launched the sport in North America about 5 years ago, the Clearwater event will last throughout the weekend and include amateur competitions and a men's and women's pro division.

Honeymoon Island for More than Just Lovers

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 09:10:19 -0400

The northernmost barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, Honeymoon Island is an unspoiled testament to the way things used to be in sunny Florida.

Today, however, Honeymoon Island is more a destination for nature lovers than for honeymooners, though it's still a lovely, quiet destination that can be included as a day trip during a honeymoon to the Tampa Bay area.

Abilities Foundation Hosts Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 06:14:30 -0500

Abilities Foundation, an organization which provides services from job placement to housing assistance for Florida residents with a wide range of disabilities, is sponsoring their 20th annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction fund raiser on Saturday, March 7 at Tropicana Field.

Clearwater to Host Baroque Music Festival

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 05:57:11 -0500

The Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Clearwater, in conjunction with various local musical organizations and ensembles, will be hosting an Early Music Festival, featuring music and other arts of the Baroque era. The events will be held at various downtown locations from March 6 through 20.

Gilligan's Island Coming to Clearwater

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 06:33:43 -0500

The road tour of the new musical "Gilligan's Island" will be coming to Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall in March with two shows, one on March 4 and one on March 11. Both are daytime performances and a pre-show lunch is available on March 4. "Gilligan's Island: The Musical" is based on the popular television show of the 1960s and early 1970s. The show is directed by Pamela Hall with choreography by Gene Castle, and is written by Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz and Hope and Laurence Juber. Sherwood Schwartz was the creator of the original television series.

Clearwater Vacation Rentals

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:38:05 -0500

For those looking to spend their vacation in Clearwater, the city provides some of the most attractive and convenient vacation rentals. With its scenic setting and convenient facilities, Clearwater remains a favorite choice for many people to spend their vacation. Facilitating extended periods of stay in the city, a great number of vacation rentals have cropped up in the Clearwater area.

Clearwater Sponsors New Sunday Ciclovia Event

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:13:19 -0500

On Sunday, March 1 from 8 am to 2 pm, the City of Clearwater will sponsor their first Sunday Ciclovia (See-clo-VEE- uh) event, a car-free festival that will be organized along Cleveland Street and open to the public free of charge.

Florida Reports Record Number of Manatees

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 09:03:29 -0500

During the last week in January, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that they counted a record number of manatees off the coast of Florida, an announcement that delighted environmentalists throughout the state who constantly fear the demise of these endangered and unique animals.

South Florida Gears Up for Spring Training

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 06:46:19 -0500

Since 1888, Florida has been the spring home of numerous major league baseball teams. The Washington Senators and New York Giants were the first to head to Florida for the pre-season that year, playing in Jacksonville, and more than 120 years later, 18 teams have joined the Grapefruit League and now spend the months of Feb., March, and part of April in the Sunshine State.

Florida Tourist Attraction Added to State Park System

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:08:06 -0500

One of Florida's oldest tourist attractions has now become part of the state's park system. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officially welcomed Spring Hill's Weeki Wachee Springs as the newest Florida State Park, aiming to protect the integrity of the spring. Weeki Wachee is 40 miles north of Clearwater on highway US 19.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Giving Away Wedding

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:54:31 -0500

Couples who have always dreamed of getting married at the aquarium, surrounded by lively dolphins, can have their dream come true when they enter the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Valentine's Day "Wedding of a Lifetime" giveaway.

Sunsets at Pier 60

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:16:51 -0500

A daily festival that first came to being in 1995, Sunsets at Pier 60 refers to more than just a pretty view of the spectacular colors of dusk over Clearwater Beach. Sunsets at Pier 60 is an actual celebration of the arts and music that has become increasingly popular over the last dozen or so years.

Museum Closes, Eyeing New Clearwater Site

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:13 -0500

The Gulf Coast Museum of Art in Largo will be closing its doors on January 30, 2009 due to space restraints and museum officials announced that they are considering moving to a site in downtown Clearwater and reopening the museum there.

Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater's performing arts venue.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:18:18 -0500

The Tampa area is known for its excellent performing arts venues and each year the region welcomes the top names in music, theater, dance, and other performing arts genres. Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall is part of that strong arts presence in the greater Tampa Bay vicinity.

Mahaffey Theater - This European-style theater is truly one of the most elegant theaters in Florida

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:12:59 -0400

The Clearwater/St. Petersburg area has consistently gained a reputation as one of the most cultural areas on Florida's west coast, thanks to wonderful entertainment venues that offer a myriad of performance viewing opportunities, from concerts to plays and musicals.

Clearwater Dolphin Gets New Tail

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:35:46 -0400

The most famous resident at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Winter the dolphin - celebrated her third birthday at the facility last week. Besides the traditional frozen fish cake with candles, Winter received another present that will help make life easier for the once-injured dolphin - a new prosthetic tail.

Tampa Bay Rays Win!

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:41:52 -0400

Against the odds, the Tampa Bay Rays win the American League Championship Series in Major League Baseball. Beating the Boston Red Sox 4 of the 7 games, cinched their spot in the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Airline Announces New Service to St. Pete-Clearwater Airport

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:29:00 -0400

Allegiant Air has announced that it will now run non-stop flights from the Tri-Cities Airport near Blountville, Tenn. to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, with one-way fares starting as low as $59 each way. The Tri-Cities Airport serves several communities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, including such towns as Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and Greeneville, as well as nearby Boone, North Carolina.

New Hotel to Open in Downtown Clearwater

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:44:41 -0400

Construction workers are busy putting finishing touches on a new downtown Clearwater hotel, and local government is hoping that the new structure will serve to touch off a desire by others to open businesses in the downtown area as well.

Clearwater Company to Manufacture Fuel Saving Device

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:19:39 -0400

Green Technology Manufacturing of Clearwater is introducing a new fuel saving device they say will make cars more fuel efficient and save money for drivers. Tom Delor, inventor, retired aeronautical engineer, and owner of the company, says his invention – the Moment-O-Meter – will help drivers take advantage of a car’s inherent momentum in order to improve fuel consumption. Moment-O-Meter adheres to the windshield and plugs into the car’s cigarette lighter. The device indicates the automobile’s momentum, allowing users to coast by, moving their car effortlessly by force of the inertial mass generated, Delor explains. A green light indicates the driver can coast while a red light indicates the need to use fuel to maintain the car's speed. "It's like a personal trainer telling you what to do," Delor quips. "Every driver can take advantage of their car's momentum to drastically increase their fuel efficiency if they are shown how," he said. "You will save 20 percent to 50 percent gas the very first time you use it." "To make it work for everyone, it had to be simple and visual," adds the inventor. "Moment-O-Meter is very simple; just react to the device's lights to save gas. I personally save 50% ... It still depends on the driver's skills, but improvement is expected as driving efficiently will become second nature," concluded Delor.

Criss Angel Escapes Imploding Clearwater Hotel

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:54:25 -0400

Almost 25,000 people gathered in front of Clearwater’s old Spyglass Hotel recently as master illusionist Criss Angel escaped from the building just seconds before it crumbled to the ground.

Though Angel’s escape didn’t go quite the way it was planned, the young magician/illusionist did make it out of the building after being shackled to a sixth floor balcony, attempting to pick through a series of five locks to make his get-away via a helicopter that hovered above the roof. And though Angel never made it to the waiting whirlybird before it was forced to take off without him, he did indeed emerge from the rubble – a bit dusty but otherwise unscathed. He promised his mother this was the last dangerous stunt he would try.

Clearwater Arts and Culture

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:40:48 -0400

The Clearwater and surrounding area is rich in arts and culture. Besides being a popular tourist destination, the Clearwater area has many artistic and cultural opportunities and activities. The diverse interests of the museums, theaters and art galleries of Clearwater area attract the visitors of varied interests and tastes and bestows a multi-dimensional profile to the area. more . . .

Clearwater Beach Activities

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:23:23 -0400

The world famous Clearwater beach is located on a narrow island in between the gulf and Clearwater Harbor. Besides being included in the list of top ten beaches of the country, the Travel Channel television network has rated Clearwater's beach as 'Number one Activity Beach' of the nation. more . . .

Lowry Park Zoo gets African black-footed penguins

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:47:58 -0400

Tampa's family-friendly zoo has added 10 new penguin residents to its population of over 1,800 animals.

Clearwater area comes alive with activities.

Sat, 26 May 2007 08:50:30 -0400

The Clearwater and Tampabay area is very active with many summer festivals and concerts.

Awesome Clearwater now offers hotel information and on-line reservations.

Fri, 18 May 2007 07:09:36 -0400

Awesome Clearwater has partnered with a leading on-line hotel reservation company to bring the convenience of researching and making hotel reservations while browsing Clearwater and the surrounding area's, beaches and planning Clearwater travel and vacations.

Rescued Dolphin may get new tail

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:39:25 -0400

Clearwater Marine Aquarium takes care of rescued Dolphin who lost her tail.

Awesome Clearwater launches site.

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:11:42 -0400

Awesome Clearwater launches new site with Clearwater interests.