Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Fill up for cheap, city leaders talk about US 19, funding the Jolley Trolley and a contract with the Marina Cantina, the ribbon is cut on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Field and more is going on in Clearwater Tuesday.
1. Weather: Good luck not wearing white. Keep cool and expect a high of 91 that feels more like 97, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Cheap Gas: Get the most out of your tank. Fill up for $3.67 for a gallon of regular unleaded at Citgo, 2000 Drew St., according to tampagasprices.com. For more cheap gas check our "Commute" tab. 3. Government: City leaders meet to hear about the survey results regarding US 19, funding the Jolley Trolley, extending a contract for EMS services and starting one for the Marina Cantina at their work session meeting at 1 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. 4. Sports: Witness a ground breaking and ribbon cutting as the North Greenwood ballfields become Tampa Bay Buccaneers Field at 3:30 p.m. at the…
Sunday, August 19, 2012
A construction worker is saved after being trapped in a ditch, a technical glitch delays primary vote totals in Pinellas County, and more recap some of the most popular stories on Clearwater Patch.
1. Glitch Delays Primary Vote Totals in Pinellas County: Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark said that the issue could have been with the phone lines. Computer servers, which have been used since 2008, are tested before each election and there were no problems, Clark said. There is even a backup server as a fail safe. 2. Construction Worker Rescued From Ditch:A construction worker is free after being trapped waist-deep in mud at the bottom of a drainage ditch for more than three hours Tuesday morning. The 57-year-old worker, who is not being identified, was pulled to safety using a harness, shovels and a ladder with the help of 35 rescue personnel operating in shifts. 3. Debby Doesn't Curtail Record Setting Turtle Nesting Season: So …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Vote, find out about the possible future development of US 19, know where the road work is and more is going on in Clearwater, Tuesday Aug. 14.
1. Weather: Expect a mostly cloudy day with a 30 percent chance of rain with highs in the upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Road Work: Druid Road and Lake Avenue is closed through Friday as crews replace a sanitary sewer manhole cover. Betty Lane from Drew Street to Jackson Road will be closed through Wednesday. Check our "Commute" tab for more traffic updates. 3. US 19: The preliminary plan for the future use of development along US 19 presentation is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holiday Inn Express, 2580 Gulf to Bay Blvd. The study area includes the US 19 corridor segment from Belleair Road north to Curlew Road. Recommendations will address the future of property fronting directly on US 19 and propertywith …
Monday, August 13, 2012
City leaders meet for their work session, Red Robin opens, find cheap gas and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, Aug. 13.
1. Weather: Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 90, according to the National Weather Service. Better bring the umbrella, there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. 2. Cheap gas: Prices are on the rise, but try to save on gas when you can. Here are some fuel saving tips and a place to find some of the cheapest gas around. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.52 at Costco, 2655 Gulf to Bay Blvd, according to tampagasprices.com. Not a member? Citgo, 2000 Drew St., is selling it for $3.53. 3. Government: City leaders meet for their work session meeting at 1 p.m. at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. The City Council will talk about changing a road name to reflect a nearby car dealer along US 19 and ending a lease with the Greater …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Main Library computers are closed for upgrades, the Threshers take on the Tampa Yankees, the city is hiring and more is going on in Clearwater Tuesday, Aug. 7.
1. Weather: Expect more summer showers. It should be a mostly sunny day with a high around 91 and up to a half an inch of rain, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Library upgrades: The public access computers will be down all day for software upgrades and installation of brand new printers at the Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. 3. Sports: The Threshers are back and so are Dollar Tuesdays. The good guys take on the Tampa Yankees at 7 p.m. at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road. Drinks, hotdogs, ice cream and other tasty treats are $1. 4. Job Openings: Looking for work? The city is looking for a fleet mechanic and a tradeworker for the Parks and Recreation Department. Check here for more information about those and …
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 …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
A censored billboard stirs some controversy, city leaders approve the library fence and gate project, red light cameras start running for real and more recap some of the most popular stories on Clearwater Patch.
1. Clear Channel Billboard Controversy: First, the city is criticized for censoring a billboard supporting gay marriage in a national press campaign by dating website beautifulpeople.com. Then officials learn the content was not approved by Clear Channel Outdoors. An official there said it was censored because the advertiser did not get rights to use images of the actors portrayed in the political satire, not because it supports gay marriage. Then it turns out the billboard is across the street from a Catholic church, unintentional the advertiser said. 2. Library Fence and Gate Gets the Go Ahead: City leaders unanimously approved spending more than $127,000 to pay for a fence and gate for the Main Library at a City Council meeting. The …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Volunteer with the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Citizen's Academy application deadline, play the part of a 'picker' and more is going on in Clearwater Friday, Aug. 3.
1. Weather: Expect a glorious beach day. It should be mostly sunny with a high near 91 that feels more like 99, according to the National Weather Service. Don't worry we will keep you updated if Tropical Storm Ernesto gets close. 2. Volunteer: The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is seeking trained rescue volunteers to be able to bring in injured birds for rehabilitation. Call Lisa Adams, at (352) 575-4376. 3. Government: Today is the deadline to turn in an application to be a member of Citizen's Academy. The 11 weeks of classes give an inside look at city government and different departments that help make it run. Want to see if you are one of the 20 class members who make the cut? It's really easy, just apply online here. 4. Clearwater …
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 …
