Sunday, May 20, 2012
Clearwater's guide dog Coastie, high tech water fountains and a domestic partner registry recap some of the most popular stories on Clearwater Patch.
1. Stephanie Miller confronted city officials through Facebook after being barred from entry into an event with a guide dog in training. After an apology, officials also decided to sponsor Coastie, Miller’s latest puppy in training. 2. Jolley Trolley officials look to roll out a mobile app and push for the use of a circulator service. The additions are expected to help increased ridership. 3. Retrofit kits installed on water fountains throughout the city are expected to increase the amount of water consumed and reduce plastic bottle waste. The high tech bottle fillers are on fountains at Ross Norton Recreation Center, North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Complex, Clearwater Beach Recreation Center, the McMullen Tennis Complex, …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sometimes one song can connect you to the past.
I turned 15 in 1987, so I couldn’t drive yet. I spent a lot of time in the front seat of my friend Chad’s maroon Ford-type car, heading to Rocky Horror at Countryside Mall, driving up and down a pre-roundabout Clearwater Beach, and taking trips to the airport to ride the trams back and forth and page each other over the loudspeaker. Chad’s car actually belonged to his parents, but they let him drive it all the time. As the declared ringleader of our merry band of misfits, he spent hours chauffeuring us on his latest adventures. At the hands of teenagers, this marvel of midwestern engineering took one hell of a beating. The gray headliner sagged. The electric windows went up and down as the spirit moved them and not in response to us …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Clearwater leaders approve creating a domestic partner registry, the Threshers start a four game series with the Hammerheads, Cooters anniversary party kicks off and more is going on in Clearwater Friday (May 18).
1. Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 90, according to the National Weather Service. It should be a great day for the beach and later in the evening for the ball park as the Threshers start a four game series against the Jupiter Hammerheads at 6:30 p.m. at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road. 2. After a brief discussion, city leaders unanimously approved creating a domestic partner registry that grants certain medical, education and visitation rights for applicants. The City Council will vote once more on creating the registry at its June 7 meeting. 3. Cooters 19th Anniversary party kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Beach watering hole, 423 Poinsettia Ave. The party features live music, food and drink specials and …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Patch RV is coming, City Council meets and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday (May 17).
1. Don't forget your umbrella. Expect partly sunny day with a high near 85 and a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Dr. Robert G. Marbut will give his recommendations about the homeless situation in Clearwater and city leaders will discuss and first vote on an ordinance to create a domestic partnership registry similar to one recently passed by Gulfport leaders, at the City Council meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 3. Working on that bikini bod? Brent Agin, M.D., of Choice Wellness talks about how metabolism works, how to improve it, and what role diet plays in metabolism at 6:30 p.m. at Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St. 4. The Patch RV is coming to Clearwater next …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The last Downtown Farmers Market of the season, help Clearwater Patch Give-A-Ton and more is going on in Clearwater Wednesday (May 16).
1. The weather should hold off just long enough for the last Downtown Farmers Market of the season. Expect a partly sunny day with ah high near 85 and a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The 500 block of Cleveland Street is closed for the festival that features fresh food, crafts and live entertainment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2. Find out if the Threshers can rebound after a tough loss in the rubber match with the Dunedin Blue Jays at 10:30 a.m. at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road. And even though the game might be over, the fun lives on during the happy hour specials starting at 5 p.m. 3. Know a talented teen? Clearwater Public Libraries are hosting the "That Thing I Can…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Help Nature's Food Patch help Homeless Emergency Project, the Threshers are back in town and more is going on in Clearwater Tuesday (May 15).
1. Sure it's Taco Tuesday. It is also the midst of Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week. Check out the special menus participating restaurants offer this week. Proceeds benefit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce. Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 85 and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. 2. Anticipate some traffic delays from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday as Gulf to Bay Blvd is going to be closed at US 19 as crews work to remove existing beams in order to add highway lanes to the overpass there. Make sure to give your say in the myus19plan.com surveys. 3. Welcome the Threshers as they start a six game homestand and take the…
Monday, May 14, 2012
Whether government is involved in marriage, every branch is involved in divorce.
Contest update: Our winner from last week’s question is Patti C. She has asked us to donate to the West Pasco Pregnancy Center. The answer was the late Federal Bankruptcy Judge Paskay. The number of entries tripled from any previous contest! CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to …
Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week, City Council meets for its work session and more is going on in Clearwater Monday (May 14).
1. It should be a good day to eat out for a good cause. Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week started and check out what who is participating. They offer special priced items throughout the week and proceeds benefit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce. Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 84 and a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas around. Fill up for $3.46 for a gallon of regular unleaded at Express Fuel, 1921 N Belcher Road, according to tampagasprices.com. 3. City leaders will hear Dr. Robert G. Marbut's report and recommendations about the homeless in Clearwater, award a nearly $…
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Hulk Hogan comes back to Clearwater Beach, Checkers returns to Missouri Avenue, find out how to help the Clearwater Public Library System and more recap some of the top stories this week on Clearwater Patch.
1. Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan found his way back to the beach. Hogan, who's real name is Terry Bollea, recently purchased a home in the Carlouel section of the Mandalay subdivision on north Clearwater Beach for more than $3.3 million. 2. Thousands of families will flock to area restaurants in order to celebrate the person most responsible for all of us being here – mom. As one of the biggest dining-out holidays of the year, many places are sure to be packed and if you are looking for an idea for a place to dine check out this story. 3. Gov. Rick Scott vetoed funding for the multi-type library cooperatives which give support to libraries across the state. Barbara Pickell, Clearwater Public Library System Library director shared some …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Dig volleyball tournament, Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week kicks off and more is going on in Clearwater Mother's Day weekend.
1. Dig the beach if you can this weekend. Expect a breezy, partly sunny Saturday with a high near 88, according to the National Weather Service. It is expected to be partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms Sunday. The USA Volleyball Florida "Dig the Beach" Tour is at Beach Venue no. 3. Call 352-742-0080 or visit floridavollyball.org. 2. Find out why pigeons rock. Goody the Pigeon talks about the diverse and quirky world of pigeons in a surprising and memorable way at 2 p.m. at the Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580. 3. Carol Kicinski, "America’s foremost Gluten-Free TV chef," shows how to make gluten-free mini meat loaves and dairy-free ranch-style smashed potatoes at 3 p.m. at Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St…
Jared Leone
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