Monday, August 6, 2012
The pod of Clearwater's Dolphins forms, find out about changes to the BP Oil Spill claims process, check out Ted Nugent and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, Aug. 6.
1. Weather: Try to keep cool. Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 91 that feels more like 101, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 50 percent chance of rain. 2. Cheap gas: Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas in town. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.42 at Sunoco, 2198 Gulf to Bay Blvd, according to tampagasprices.com. Check our "Commute" tab for traffic updates and other cheap gas options. 3. BP Oil Spill Claims: Get a more detailed explanation of the changes to the BP Oil Spill claims process as well as get your claim evaluated at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd. 4. Public Art: The pod forms today. Clearwater's Dolphins, featuring 50 different themed dolphin …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Keep your cool during the summer heat, city leaders discuss funding a fence for the library, the Threshers end its homestand and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday, Aug. 2.
1. Weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 92 that feels more like 99, according to the National Weather Service. The nearly 13 mph breezes could help you keep your cool today. 2. Cheap gas: The stuff that makes motors go is going up that does not mean you have to give up all your green. Fill up for $3.31 for a gallon of regular unleaded at Citgo, 10761 49th St, according to tampagasprices.com. 3. Government: City leaders talk about plans for a fence around the Main Library and leaders also give the final vote on laws aimed at the homeless at the City Council meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 4. Sports: Cheer on the hometeam before they take to the road. The Threshers end their homestand with a game against…
Monday, July 30, 2012
Find cheap gas around town, the City Council meets for its work session, the Threshers start a homestand against the St. Lucie Mets and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, July 30.
1. Weather: Expect the dog days of summer to continue. It should be a mostly sunny day with a high near 90 that could feel like 97, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: Start the week off right with a tank of gas from the least expensive station. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.33 at Citgo, 2000 Drew St, according to tampagasprices.com. Check our "Commute" tab for more cheap gas and real time traffic. 3. Government: City leaders meet for their work session meetings to talk about plans to install a gate around the Main Library, Internet Cafes and changes to the city sign code at 1 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 4. Sports: The boys are back. The Threshers start a four game series against the St. Lucie Mets at …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
A free college football clinic seeks participants, city leaders meet to talk about laws aimed at the homeless, actor Cozi Zuehlsdorff comes to town to film a documentary and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday, July 19.
1. Weather: Expect the summer rains to continue just not today. It should be a mostly sunny day with a high near 90 and a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: Sure, gas prices are going up but that doesn't mean you can't find out where to spend less for it. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.17 at Marathon, 2926 Roosevelt Blvd., according to tampagasprices.com. 3. Government: City Council will discuss a handful of laws aimed at the homeless among items on the agenda for the meeting starting at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 4. Entertainment: Did you see Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Hazel Hackett from Dolphin Tale, is coming to Clearwater? She is in town filming a documentary …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Know where the red light cameras are running, what city council is talking about, who the Threshers are playing and more going on in Clearwater, July 16.
1. Weather: Yes, the rainy season is here. Expect a 50 percent chance of the wet stuff, up to a half inch, according to the National Weather Service. It might not be a bad idea to carry an umbrella. 2. Cheap gas: The price of a gallon of regular gas seems to be inching up but that does not mean you have to over pay. Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas around. Fill up for $3.19 a gallon at Chevron, 1285 S Highland Ave., according to tampagasprices.com. Check our "Commute" tab for more gas prices and real time traffic updates. 3. Traffic: Red light cameras are running in Clearwater. The grace period before $158 tickets are sent to violators ends July 31. The cameras are set up at these intersections; eastbound Gulf to …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Join Clearwater Patch as we pick up trash, find cheap gas, catch up with the Threshers and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, July 9.
1. Weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 91 and a 30 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas. Fill up for $3.15 for a gallon of regular unleaded at Chevron, 1285 S Highland Ave., according to tampagasprices.com. Did you see the Super Gas is open at the intersection of Belleair Road and Highland Avenue? 3. Volunteer: Come out and pick up trash at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center Tuesday. Clearwater Patch is sponsoring the park and helping to keep it clean. Join us as we cleanup from the parking lots to the swimming pool from 9 a.m. to noon at the rec center, 69 Bay Esplanade. 4. Sports: After pounding out 13 …
Friday, July 6, 2012
We want to hear from you in our Readers Choice poll, find cheap gas, join Citizen's Academy and more is going on in Clearwater Friday, July 6.
1. Weather: Beat the weekend rush to the beach. Expect a mostly sunny day with a 30 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: Cross this one of the to do list. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.05 at Rally, 12602 49th St N, according to tampagasprices.com. For real time traffic updates check out our "Commute" tab. 3. Government: Think you know Clearwater? Apply to be part of this year's Citizen's Academy, Clearwater 101, class. The 10-week program offers sessions led by elected officials, department directors and city staff who share information about the city’s operations and key issues facing the city today. Apply by Aug. 3 online at myclearwater.com or call 727-562-4681. 4. …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Government offices are closed, fill up the boat or other recreational vehicle on the cheap, find a fireworks display and more is going on in Clearwater on the Fourth of July.
1. Weather: It should be a great day for fireworks and barbecues. Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 90 and a 20 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: It's not always about filling up for the commute. Gas up the boat, personal watercraft, motorcycle, or the weekend ride on the cheap. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.03 at Hess, 12550 49th St. N, according to tampagasprices.com. 3. Traffic: As part of Clearwater Celebrates America, the Memorial Causeway Bridge (the main way to Clearwater Beach and Island Estates) will be closed from 9 to 10 p.m. Use Sand Key Bridge or just wait out the hour enjoying the fireworks display. 4. Closings: City offices, including libraries, are closed in …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Red light cameras have come to Clearwater, hear what candidates have to say at the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition judicial and sheriff forum, a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.05 and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, July 2.
1. Weather: What a difference a week makes. Check out some of our pics from Debby's destruction last week. For today, expect a sunny day with a high near 89, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas in town. Fill up for $3.05 for a gallon of regular unleaded at Hess, 12550 49th St., according to tampagasprices.com. Find more cheap gas and traffic updates using our "Commute" tab. 3. Traffic: Red light cameras have come to Clearwater. The city is issuing warnings through the month if you run a red light at the intersection of Belcher Road and Gulf to Bay and downtown at Chestnut and Ft. Harrison Avenue. After that expect a $158 ticket. 4. Politics: Sheriff and …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Get back to normal after Debby dissolves, the Threshers start a six game homestand, nominate a favorite business for our Reader's Choice and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday (June 28).
1. Weather: Aside from the cleanup you might it's hard to tell we had such bad weather to start the week. Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 88, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap gas: A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.09 at Rally, 12602 49th St., according to tampagasprices.com. For real time traffic and gas updates check out our "Commute" tab. 3. Looking for a job? Cafe 421 is hiring a sandwich maker/cook's assistant, according to a post on its Facebook page. Interviews for the part-time position are at 3 p.m. Saturday at the restaurant, 421 Cleveland St. Don't call just apply in person. 4. After filling up like a shark tank, the Threshers take the dry and ready to play on field against the Lakeland Flying …
