Monday, May 14, 2012
MTV has already filmed part of their new show, Dream Date Challenge, on the beaches including in Clearwater.
MTV is working on a new show on the beaches, including in Clearwater. MTV's Dream Date Challenge is filming in the Pinellas beach areas and already has put in 25 days of shooting, according to an article from cvbeat.com. The show features couples performing date activities at popular attractions, like kayaking and walking on the beach, while vying for the date of their dreams. Filming has taken place in Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Redington Shores so far. The crew began filming in April and has spent more than $500,000 in lodging and other expenses. The show's website says that it is casting for single men and women in Florida looking to find "the chance to live out your fantasy with the perfect partner."
Monday, May 7, 2012
From Sarasota to Tarpon Springs, there are plenty of excellent museums just a day trip away.
School is almost out for the summer, and parents in the Tampa Bay area are in luck: There are plenty of esteemed museums within an hour's drive of the Tampa Bay area. Which local museum is your favorite? Here's a rundown of art, science and history destinations across the Bay area — just follow the links for hours, directions and upcoming events. Cast your vote for your favorite museum in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About Readers' Choice: Voting is open from 9 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Friday. Any ties will be broken based on reader comments and reviews. Poll choices represent a sampling of local businesses and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Would you like a free business listing in the…
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Three days of music kicks off the 59th annual Fun 'N Sun Festival at Coachman Park April 20 which also features a running competition, disc golf tournament and a classic car show.
What started as a way to keep snowbirds in Clearwater just a little longer starts with a three day music series April 20. The 59th annual Fun 'N Sun festival also features running, disc golfers and a car show. The music series takes place at Coachman Park. Special seating is available for a fee. Here is a run down of the concerts: Day Off! Concert presented by Bright House Networks Features: Matt Nathanson and other performers to be announced. When: Gates open 5:30 p.m. April 20 Cost: Free general admission. Advanced $20 reserved seating and $50 VIP Hospitality tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets day of are $25 and $60. Prices do not include service charges. QFest Presented by Q105 and the city of Clearwater Features: …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
In advance of bringing his "Dinner Impossible" to a live audience at the Capitol Theater, Patch sat down with famed chef Robert Irvine for 10 questions. No doubt, Chef Robert Irvine can be a tough guy on his Food Network Shows, "Restaurant: Impossible" an
1) What do you think of the food truck craze? "I think it's interesting. As long as the health departments keep an eye on their trucks like they do in restaurants, I think it's a great, fun way to eat." 2) What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to food? "I love desserts. I believe every meal, including breakfast should have something sweet at the end of it." 3) What is your favorite meal to make for your two daughters? "They love chicken, roast chicken. They love mashed potatoes. My kids will eat anything I make, that's what they love." 4) What's your favorite cooking utensil? "Other than a knife, I would say a blender." 5) What's your favorite cookbook? "I don't have a favorite cookbook, they're all great." 6) What's your favorite …
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
Friday, April 13 Chef Robert Irvine will be in Clearwater for the debut of Dinner: Impossible Live.
Tampa Bay foodies get ready for a first. Chef Robert Irvine, the muscular celebrity chef who stars in the Food Network show Restaurant: Impossible will be in Clearwater Friday for the debut of Dinner: Impossible Live. "It's the first real live show that I've done," said the energetic chef, who was recently in Palm Harbor for the Transitions Championship PGA Tour at Innisbrook. Irvine says Dinner: Impossible Live is a fun, audience-interactive show that is very similar to the Food Network show, which features cooking challenges. In each segment of the live show, Irvine will face a new and unique culinary challenge. The live show will also feature multiple opportunities for audience participation and you can expect to see multiple cameras on…
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Here are Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend for Easter Weekend.
From Easter egg hunts to birdwatching to acting, there are all sorts of things to do this weekend in Clearwater. 1. Easter egg hunt: Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., will host a free Easter egg hunt today. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and will be hosted by none other than the Easter Bunny himself. Carnival games, vendors, refreshments and more will be on hand. 2. Birdwatching: The Clearwater Audubon Society hosts a birdwatching event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane. The gathering is at 8 a.m. today. Cost is $3. 3. Theater: The Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S McMullen-Booth Road, will offer "What Is Susan's Secret?" It's about an elderly couple who run a rustic hotel who turn out to be less than ethical…
Friday, April 6, 2012
From weather to baseball to an Easter egg hunt highlight "Five Things You Need to Know Today."
Weather, cheap gas, a play an Easter egg hunt and baseball highlight today's "Five Things to Know." 1. Weather: Per the National Weather Service, the thunderstorms overnight should be gone by dawn, leaving a beautiful, sun-splashed day. A high of 81 is expected with winds in the teens. Temperature should dip to 62 tonight. 2. Cheap gas: For the first time all week, per GasBuddy.com, Sam's Club leads the pack for having the cheapest gas in Clearwater. As of Thursday afternoon, a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.82, unchanged all week at its 2575 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. location. 3. Play ball! It's Opening Day for baseball fans in Clearwater. At 3 p.m., the defending American League East champs, the Tampa Bay Rays, open the season at Tropicana …
Grunge rock star Eddie Vedder, who once fronted Pearl Jam, was to have played at Ruth Eckerd Hall next month. However, those dates have been postponed until December.
Eddie Vedder, one of the faces of grunge rock who was the lead singer of one of the genre's top bands, Pearl Jam, has postponed his scheduled concerts at Ruth Eckerd Hall next month until December. Vedder was to have played in Clearwater May 10-11. But the Hollywood Reporter writes that Vedder recently had a back injury which resulted in temporary nerve damage to his right arm. The Clearwater dates were just two of a scheduled 23-date solo tour to support his 2011 album Ukulele Songs. "After having worked aggressively with doctors and physical therapists for the last eight weeks to repair the damage, the intensity of the injury and time needed to heal has made it impossible to play the shows as scheduled,” Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis …
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
From the weather to theater to baseball and the law, here are "Five Things to Know Today," for Thursday, April 5.
Dicey weather for today, cheap gas, the law and a cool play are some things to know about for Thursday, April 5. 1. Weather: For the first time in what seems like forever, today will be a bit rainy, so says the National Weather Service. The showers of late last night carried in to the wee hours of the morning. Though this morning should be somewhat clear of rain, expect the rain chances to increase after 2 p.m. High is expected to be 84. 2. Cheap gas: The day may changes but the result (and the prices) have held steady. Per GasBuddy.com, both Costo and Sam's Club, each located at Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. and U.S Highway 19 North, have regular unleaded gas for $3.82 a gallon, the cheapest in Clearwater. 3. Real estate law seminar: People who are …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Here are "Five Things to Know Today" for Wednesday, April 4.
From the Farmer's Market to college artwork to learning how to care for an infant, all of these can be found in "Five Things to Know" for Wednesday, April 4. 1. Weather: This is the kind of broken record that is good, but enjoy the day while you can as showers move in Thursday. Today, again, will be beautiful. Per the National Weather Service, after a low of 70 the temperature will rise to 83 under perfectly sunny skies and soft breezes. 2. Cheapest Gas: As has been the case recently, per GasBuddy.com, Costco and Sam's Club lead the way with the cheapest gas in Clearwater. Both outlets, located near each other at Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. and U.S. Highway 19 North, offer regular unleaded for $3.82 a gallon a of Tuesday. 3. Farmer's Market: The …
Anthony Brian Vincent Cavalone
2:52 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
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