Butterbeer, Green Benches and Road Closings

The eastbound curb lane of South Gulfview Boulevard (in front of Shephard's Resort) will be closed to traffic from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 31, so crews can pour concrete on the building's fifth floor. Drivers should allow extra time and use caution in this area.

Turner Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Wednesday, July 31, through Aug. 7 as crews work to relocate a Verizon line as part of the Druid Trail construction project. Pine Street can be used as a detour.

South Betty Lane at Belleair Road will be closed starting Wednesday, July 31 through Aug. 14 for construction related to the Hillcrest-Brookhill traffic calming project. Belleair Road will not be impacted, just South Betty Lane. South Hillcrest Avenue can be used as a detour.

Call (727) 562-4776 or visit www.myclearwater.com.

Where Did St. Pete's Green Benches Go?

A Clearwater artist knows. 

The city of St. Petersburg was once known for its famous green benches that lined the sidewalks downtown and served as popular hangout spots for natives and tourists. Although they were all removed back in 1969, a Clearwater craftsman started making replicas that can be found all around Tampa Bay including at Busch Gardens, Tropicana Field and the Florida Aquarium. Read more about the man behind the replicas and find out how you can get your own. 

Better Run To Hallmark, Or Not

Today is national Father-In-Law Day. While it may not be a shock that here isn't much of a push for this particular holiday, there’s probably a card and a keepsake bottle opener out there somewhere. Although a quick internet search only turned up this rundown of ideas for celebrating, not any themed gifts. Go ahead wish him Happy Father-In-Law Day. He probably has no idea it exists, so the look on his face might be worth it.

Now That’s Messed Up

A home surveillance video shows a woman just walking up to car in someone’s driveway, opening the door and looking for stuff to steal, according to authorities.

This is a must-watch video. It can help you realize how important it is to keep your doors locked, even in your driveway. Plus, even though the video is from Valrico, perhaps you recognize the people in the video. If you do, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office would love to hear from you.