Name of business: Anytime Fitness, downtown Management team: Owners Chelsea and Ricky Allison, Sales Manager Sharon Mikuliza When did the business open? July 2009 How long have you lived in the area? Chelsea grew up in Clearwater. Ricky has lived in the area for about nine years. What do you love about living and working in Clearwater?  "I love the fact that we're so close to the water," Chelsea says. "And by being here for so long, we've made a lot of friends who are like family." She and Sharon agreed that working downtown is nice, especially now that the roadwork around Cleveland Street is…

Name of Business: Cooters Restaurant & Bar (formerly Cooters Raw Bar) Name of Owners: Carol and Amanda Mears In Business Since? 1993 How long have you lived in the area?  Carol has been here since 1978, Amanda was born and raised here.  What do you love about living and working in our town?  Love that Clearwater still has a "small town" feel. Love our beautiful beach! What do you wish everyone who came into your shop knew about you? That we really take pride in what we do. We are working owners. We'll do whatever it takes to make sure things are running smooth and our guests are happy. We …