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Five Things to Know Today

The jacaranda's are in bloom, learn the basics about bankruptcy, the City Council meets and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday (April 19).

Like recognizing volunteers, here are some other things to start the day:

1. Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 83 and a 20 percent chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service.

2. It is that time of year again. The aged jacaranda's are in bloom. Send in photos of your including its location and why you like it. Not a fan of them? Feel free to take a picture of it and let us know why you can't stand it. 

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3. might want city leaders to invest in repairing and fixing the old Mandalay Pier rather than destroy it however, the it at 6 p.m. at , 112 S Osceola Ave.

4. Warren Sapp has done it. Hostess (the cupcake maker) is going through it too. With foreclosures and a tanking economy many are turning to bankruptcy in an attempt to get back in the black. Learn at the People's Law school at 7 p.m. at , 2465 Drew St.

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5. It's nearly time for the library summer teen talent contest. Clearwater Public Libraries is hosting the "" online talent contest throughout the summer. Up to five minute long Youtube video entries from students in grades six to 12 will be accepted from April 29 to June 10. 


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