Friday, December 28, 2012
Safety is key in finding a success and fun on New Year's Eve.
First things first: don't drink and drive. It's that simple. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is predicted that more than 10,000 people could die in drunk-driving accidents in 2011 alone. Some people may argue that they can handle the wheel, even after a few drinks. Although their record may be squeaky clean now, most drunk drivers have driven 80 times or more before they actually get busted for the first time. New Year's Eve is a time when cab drivers are expecting to be called upon. Don't waste the resources for a safe and sober ride home. Add one of these phone numbers to your speed dial and save it in your contacts as "Taxi" or "Cab": Now that we've got the drinking and driving issue tackled, let's …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Looking for a way to ring in the New Year? Here are some ideas.
1. Sure there is plenty to do around Pinellas, but are you looking for more ways to stay close to home but still go out on New Year's? 2. Be Beachbound. There is the New Year's Eve Party at the Beach at Frenchy's Rockaway. It features live entertainment by Sweet Spot, free party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. On South Beach, Shephard's celebrates with a Vegas-themed party. 3. Bobby Tess and other friends of the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society ring in the New Year starting at 7 p.m. at 3665 Ulmerton Road. 4. How about this youthful way to move along Father Time. Play unlimited rides and golf, free video games and pizza buffet at Celebration Station, 24546 US Highway 19 N. 5. Really class up your New Year's plans. When was the …
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Celebration Station
24546 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St, Clearwater Beach, FL
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Shephard's Beach Resort
619 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
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Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Clearwater and other Pinellas towns have big events planned for Saturday.
Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Here are five ways to ring in the new year in Pinellas County. 1. Head to Clearwater Beach for a free movie at Pier 60. Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams' Super 8 is playing at 6 p.m., and afterward you can grab a late dinner at the beach or head home to watch the ball drop. Beach towels, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but leave the alcohol at home. The movie is rated PG-13. 2. For more family fun, hit the holiday dog parade at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. Show up at 1 p.m. to enter your dog ($5 registration fee), or arrive at 2 p.m. to watch the parade. There will be prizes for best costumed, best sit and stay on command, best trick, best smile, most handsome boy and …
