Community Corner
Google Beach View, Dine Out for Charity, Hops for Hospice
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Clearwater Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Have you seen the back packers walking along Clearwater Beach? Cameras are attached to a pair of people who are walking the sand from Clearwater Beach to Anclote Key, according to the Tampa Bay Times. They are part of a project to capture 825 miles of Florida beaches.
Dine Out, Help Charities
Eat out for a good cause. A different charity gets 20 percent of Clear Sky Cafe's net sales Tuesdays through November. UPARC is the beneficiary Oct. 1. Find out more here.
Hops for Hospice
Sample more than 100 craft beers at the Hops for Hospice Beer Festival from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Bright House Field.
Attendees receive a commemorative beer mug to sample libations. The event also includes a corn hole tournament and closest to the pin golf contest. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door Visit hopsforhospice.com.
Belcher Lane Closures; Mandalay Lane Shifts to End
Milling and resurfacing along Belcher Road from Countryside Boulevard to Sunset Point Road is expected to end after Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Lane shifts on Mandalay Avenue from San Marco to Papaya are expected to end Oct. 4. The shift was needed so crews could work on the Mandalay Storm Water Improvement project.
Drivers should use caution and allow additional time. Call 727-562-4750.
Healthcare Exchange Set to Open
Find out what's happening in Clearwaterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Ready to buy insurance under Obamacare? The national healthcare exchange website is set to go live today, Oct. 1. Check out all the details on the government’s HealthCare.gov website.
Cell Phones on Planes
Find out what's happening in Clearwaterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Tired of having to stop reading your e-book when your plane takes off or lands? The New York Times reports that may soon change. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking at new rules that would allow passengers more freedom in the skies. Making calls during flight and surfing the web during takeoff and landing would still be no-nos. What do you think? Is it time for the rules to change?
Take Part in a Night of Fish, Fun & Fright
Want to make Halloween an educational experience for your kids this year? Stop by the Mote Aquarium in Sarasota Oct. 18 for a Night of Fish, Fun & Fright. The event takes place Oct. 18 and low-cost tickets are now on sale. Check out the aquarium’s website for all the details.
Storms on the Horizon?
The drying trend from the weekend seems to be a thing of the past. The National Weather Service says we’re in for a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms today, Oct. 1. Highs are anticipated to hit the 90 mark, too.
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