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Top Headlines: Aquarium Deal, Dolphin Tale 2, Whole Foods Construction Starts

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Leaders Agree to Aquarium Deal for Downtown Clearwater
The terms outlining a deal with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to redevelop a prime piece of the city’s downtown waterfront was unanimously approved by city leaders Wednesday.

Deal Done to Film 'Dolphin Tale 2' in Harborview Center
The cast is back, and now some of the space is secured to start filming the movie sequel that will tell the story of Hope, a dolphin rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Clearwater Prostitution Sting Nets 15 Arrests
A two-night detail in the East Gateway area of Clearwater resulted in 15 arrests on prostitution-related charges.


Whole Foods Construction At Countryside Mall Starts
Crews worked to add beams that will be part of the project to slice a 38,000-square foot grocery store in space shared with Sears recently.

Clearwater Beach Thieves Nabbed, Police Say
Police say a man and two teen girls stole a set of car keys, a Kindle Touch, an iPhone 4, a pair of sunglasses, credit cards and $100 in cash.

Songs Keep Clearwater Couple's Memories From Fading
As some memories are lost, music remains a constant in the lives of Juanita and Paul Pollitt.

Clearwater Man Charged With Attempted Kidnapping

Joshua Hockaday, 42, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping after trying to abduct a 50 year old woman, according to Clearwater Police.

Cost to Replace Bathrooms at Crest Lake Park Could be $1.5 Million
To justify replacing bathrooms at the park city leaders have to spend $1.5 million redeveloping the “neighborhood” park into a “regional” one.

Local woman crowned 2014 Mrs. Clearwater United States
Congratulations Michelle Benetti and good luck in the competition for Mrs. Florida United States in April.


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