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Friday, May 17, 2013

Sand Key Coast Guard Station Open House is May 18

The Coast Guard Station Sand Key is hosting an Open House Saturday. Tour Coast Guard response boats. Check out towing and flare demonstrations. Get information about boating classes, vessel safety checks, life jackets and more.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Beach Cornhole Tournament is May 18

The fourth annual 'Bags on the Beach' is May 18 with check-in behind the Palm Pavilion Bar Beachside Grill & Bar. The charity cornhole tournament benefits the Homeless Emergency Project.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Dockside Dining Opens April 25

The Clearwater Yacht Club will now offer dockside dining for members and guests. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dining experience is April 25 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Blog: Unexpected Fees Can Add to Vacation Costs

The Better Business Bureau of West Florida gives travelers tips on how to avoid undisclosed resort fees especially when booking a hotel online.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Sunday Sunset

Sunday Sunset: Primetime at Pier 60

Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.

Thanks and congratulations to Wayne Cathel, of Belleair Images, for winning our Facebook Cover Photo Contest in September. Although his picture of the red sun set slinking into the Gulf of Mexico with Pier 60 in the foreground did not win the contest, it is our latest Sunday Sunset. The November Facebook Cover Contest is underway. If you have a great shot of Clearwater make sure to submit and it could be featured all month on the Clearwater Patch Facebook Page (click here to become a fan.) If you have a sunset photo you would like to share with readers feel free to send it to jared.leone@patch.com.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Coming Soon: Cork N Brew Bistro

The wine and beer bar is expected to open by year's end on north Clearwater Beach.

More craft beer is coming to Clearwater Beach. Cork N Brew Bistro is set to open before year's end on the 500 block of Mandalay Avenue at the base of the Sandpearl Resort on north Clearwater Beach, according to owner Jackie Eash. Eash grew up in Dunedin, graduating from Dunedin High School. After working and living on Clearwater Beach the last few years she decided it was time to open her own place. The bar features 20 craft beers on tap from local, Florida and international breweries and and about 40 bottles of wine - some of which can be sampled in Napa Technology Wine Tasting dispensers, Eash said. "It's a very fun, interactive system for people to use," Eash said. The bar also will offer small plates, desserts as well as a special late…

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Sunday Sunset

Sunday Sunset: AJ's View

Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.

Thanks Debby for such a cool shot of the clouds rolling in as the sun sets over Clearwater Beach.  She entered this picture titled "AJ's View" in our Facebook Cover Contest in September. Related coverage:  

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sunday Sunset

Sunday Sunset: Spooky Storm Cloud Sunset

Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.

Thanks and congratulations to Wayne Cathel, of Belleair Images, for winning our Facebook Cover Photo Contest in September. This picture of an oncoming storm did not win the contest but is our latest Sunday Sunset. The October Facebook Cover Contest is underway. If you have a great shot of Clearwater make sure to submit and it could be featured all month on the Clearwater Patch Facebook Page (click here to become a fan.) If you have a sunset photo you would like to share with readers feel free to send it to jared.leone@patch.com.

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Grand Opening: Hogan's Beach Shop

Celebrities including the pro wrestling superstar and longtime Clearwater resident will meet with fans at the grand opening celebration for his Mandalay Avenue shop Saturday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Stone Crab Festivals in Clearwater This Weekend

There are a couple festivals honoring the tasty crustacean this weekend.

Clearwater is celebrating stone crabs this weekend at a couple festivals on Clearwater Beach. Be sure to check them out: Cooters 19th Annual Stone Crab Fest Frenchy's 28th Annual Stone Crab Weekend Block Party

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