Foster Grant Ironman

The Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford, will impact Pinellas County traffic on race day, Saturday, Nov. 13. Lane and road closures will start at 5 a.m. throughout the county. Clearwater Beach road closures will begin at 3 a.m., and drivers will not be permitted to travel south of the roundabout due to closures on Coronado Drive and South Gulfview Boulevard.
Clearwater Beach Traffic Impact - Because a majority of the event takes place at Pier 60, most of South Gulfview Boulevard will be closed from Tuesday, Nov. 9, to Monday, Nov. 15, and Coronado Drive will be closed from the Clearwater Beach roundabout to Devon Drive starting at 3 a.m. on race day. If residents need to leave the beach on race day, they should plan to leave the before 7 a.m. to avoid the traffic impacts. Between 7 and 9 a.m., north beach residents will have limited access to the roundabout. South beach residents and those needing access to and from south beach after 3 a.m. will need to use the Belleair Causeway.
The broadcast of the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 will air on NBC. Date and time are TBD. Check your local listings and stay tuned to www.ironman.com for further details. More information, including maps of the route, can be found at www.myclearwater.com/ironman or by calling the hotline at (727) 562-INFO (4636).

Stone Crab Block Party

Once again Frenchy's Clearwater Beach will host their 26th Stone Crab Block Party in front of the Original Frenchy's Café (41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach) on October 22nd & 23rd from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. They will be offering Stone Crab Claws at wholesale prices, as well as other food and drink specials along with live entertainment through out the two days. So enjoy the good food, good music and good times.

When the weekend is over don't forget to visit us again or go online to purchase fresh stone crabs right to your door at www.frenchysstonecrab.com .

Movie Night at the Pier

Sunset Cinema at Pier 60 - Come and enjoy family fun and Free movies in Pier 60 Park. "Flipper" will show on Friday, September 24th, and the movie, "The Bounty Hunter", will show on Saturday, September 25th, (movies start at dusk). Bring blankets or low lawn chairs. Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival. Call 727-449-1036 or visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.

Clearwater Beach Upcoming Events

July 4th - Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park in Downtown Clearwater with music, food, games for kids, and of course fireworks.
August 28th - I Like it Hot! Festival in Largo will have hot & fiery foods and sauces to sample and purchase. Enter the Hot Pepper eating contest if you dare.

May 1st to September 25th - Rays Summer Concert Series is back for every Saturday home post game at Tropicana Field. Acts include ZZ Top, Hall and Oats, Adam Lambert and many more.

July 2nd - Summer Blues Bash in Downtown Dunedin's Pioneer Park hosted by the Tampa Bay Blues Brothers and will benefit the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores.

July 19th - Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair held at the St Pete Times Forum in Downtown Tampa.

July 23rd - Vans Warped Tour at Vinoy Park in Downtown St Pete will host dozens of bands in this open air venue.

July 28th - Dave Matthews Band in the Amphitheater at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

August 4th - American Idol Live at the St Pete Times Forum features the the top 10 contestants from Season 9.

Fourth of July on Clearwater Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Celebrates America, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, will take place Sunday, July 4 in Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. The festival is free and will feature the Mostly Pops Orchestra with John, Mary K. and Paul Wilson, fireworks, children’s activities, a craft show, food and drink concessions. Gates will open at 4 p.m. The Mostly Pops Orchestra begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

The Memorial Causeway Bridge will be closed from approximately 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. for the fireworks. Expect traffic delays as a result of the bridge closure and downtown traffic congestion. Traffic that would normally use Fort Harrison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue during this time period is encouraged to consider alternative routes, such as Missouri Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Keene Road. Belleair Causeway can also be used to travel to and from the beach.

No alcoholic beverages, glass containers or bottles, umbrellas, canopies, throwing objects, pets or personal fireworks allowed. For more information, call (727) 562-4700.

Family Movie Night on Clearwater Beach

We are proud to announce in partnership with the City of Clearwater's Parks and Recreation department, Sunset Cinema at Pier 60!
The Sunset's at Pier 60 Daily Festival will be offering another free form of family oriented entertainment during the Summer months of June, July & August. Free movies will take place on the lawn area on Friday & Saturday evenings, following sunset. Guests of the festival are being encouraged to bring a beach towel, blanket, or low lawn chair. One movie will show per evening, weather permitting.

Our tentative scheduled launch date is this Friday June 11th & 12th. We are considering this a "soft opening" and will begin our advertising campaign shortly thereafter. See a sunset, catch at movie at the Sunset's at Pier 60 Daily Festival on Clearwater Beach! For more information please contact the Sunset's at Pier 60 voice mail at 727-449-1036.

Ironman

The 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford, was a culmination of more than 30 global Ironman 70.3 events. More than 1,500 athletes from 57 countries participated in a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. More than 90,000 athletes vie for slots to participate in the event each year.

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 Ironman World Championship 70.3. The race will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

For more information about the Ironman 70.3 series, visit www.ironman.com/ironman70.3. For more information about the next Ironman World Championship 70.3 on Nov. 13, visit www.myclearwater.com/ironman.

Beach Days - June 27

June 27th Beach Days Appreciation Day for the Tampa Bay Rays!

Beach Night

Check out Restaurant Week on Clearwater Beach

Restaurant week in Clearwater Beach. Check it out!

Louisiana Oil Update

Visit St. Petersburg.com

Clearwater to Host 57th Annual Fun 'n Sun Festival

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater is celebrating the 57th year of the Fun 'n Sun Festival. This year's 10-day festival will take place April 23 through May 2. There are activities for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The featured events that take place during the festival are a variety of concerts including, the 15th Annual WSJT Smooth Jazz Fest, the WQYK Fun 'n Sun Toyota Country Concert and the Q105 Fun 'n Sun Toyota Rocks the Park Concert.

The line-up of events includes:

Friday, April 23

Fourth Friday
FREE admission
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., www.4thFridayClearwater.com
Cleveland St., between East and Fort Harrison avenues, Downtown Clearwater
A street party in Downtown Clearwater with kid friendly games, more than 60 exhibitors, food and drinks. Music by JuFraLa and The Twilights.

Saturday, April 24

Hospice Beach Stroll
FREE admission; collecting pledges
9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m., 523-3420
Palm Pavilion, 18 Bay Esplanade
Join in this Saturday morning Clearwater Beach pledge walk to help benefit the local Hospice.

WSJT 15th Annual Smooth Jazz Fest
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/$25 day of show.
Gates: 1:30 p.m., Show: 2:30 p.m., www.wsjt.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Oleta Adams, Spencer Day, Jessy J, and B.K. Jackson. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Sunday, April 25

WQYK Fun 'n Sun Toyota Country Concert
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/$25 day of show..
Gates: Noon; Show: 1 p.m., www.wqyk.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Travis Tritt, Darryl Worley, Blackberry Smoke, Burns & Poe, The Harters, and Josh Thompson. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Thursday, April 29

Clearwater Threshers Baseball Game and Post-Game Concert
$5 to $9 admission
Gates 5:30 p.m., Game 6:30 p.m., Concert 9:30 p.m., www.threshersbaseball.com, 467-4457
Bright House Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd.
Come cheer on the Clearwater Threshers, enjoy Thirsty Thursday 2-for- 1 on all drinks all night long and a concert.

Saturday, May 1

Brunch with the Birds
FREE with paid park admission, Park admission: $2 with Recreation Card, $3 without card
8 to 11 a.m., 793-2976
Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane
Enjoy a morning walk throughout the park. Park staff or Clearwater Audubon Society members will guide participants to locate and identify various birds that reside in the park. After the walk, everyone is treated to a continental brunch at the park.

Clearwater Airpark Open House featuring Astronaut Nicole Stott
FREE admission
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 443-3433
Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N. Hercules Ave.
Join us for the Clearwater Airpark's Open House and celebrate Clearwater's home town astronaut Nicole Stott. Plans include reduced rate airplane and helicopter rides, K-9 demonstration by the Clearwater Police Department, free activities for kids, and more.

Q105 Fun 'n Sun Toyota Rocks the Park Concert
FREE admission, $20 reserved seating tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/ $25 day of show.
Gates: 1:30 p.m., Show: 2:30 p.m., www.tampabaysq105.com, 562-4700
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a day of great music. Featuring Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat and Eddie Money. The event will include vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play area.

Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2

Talento 2010 Mural Slam
FREE admission
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.talento2010.com, 562-4626
Señor Bubbles, 1408 Cleveland St.
Join the Hispanic Outreach Center in creating a mural.

1st ANNUAL SAND KEY SPRING FEST

The Springfest at the Shoppes at Sand Key will be held on April 17, from noon to 7 pm, sponsored by the Sand Key Civic Assoc. There will be food, wine, beer, soda, water, and entertainment.

Free jitney service to the Springfest will be provided by the Jolly Trolley for Sand Key residents. Additional parking will be available at Sand Key Park. Al "Coffee" McDaniels will provide the music. Local artists will attend, displaying their work. The Sailing Center, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and all of the Shoppes will be participating. The restaurants will provide food inside their premises and outside their shops. All are invited. Admission is free.

The purpose of the Springfest is to bring the community together, and celebrate the wonderful barrier island environment which is home to many of our residents.

For more information: info@Sandkeycivicassociation.com. Or call Dick Jackson 595-3575

Jolley Trolley

Let Jolley Trolley Take You Out to the Ballgame!

Jolley Trolley now connects Clearwater Beach to Brighthouse Field for all Phillies home games during Spring Training.

When: March 4^th through April 1^st.

Reservations are required as seats are limited on our open air trolley! Driver Ron Goodman (from Philadelphia) says “I am a Philly Fan and always have been, we can do it again!” Of course, Ron will be your driver.

Enjoy the game. Don’t worry about traffic, parking or having a few libations while attending the game; leave the hassles to us.

The Phillies shuttle is planned to depart Clearwater Beach (depending on pick-up) between 11:15 and 11:30am.

Cost: $12 per person round trip which includes an unlimited ride Day Pass on the Jolley Trolley for your evening needs!

Reservations: Call the Jolley Trolley at 727.445.1200

Clearwater Beach Library

The new Clearwater Beach Library is located at 69 Bay Esplanade Avenue, in the same building as the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. the Library is open for business from 1pm to 5pm Monday - Friday. The Library contains a great selection of book, DVDs, music, several varieties of recorded books, newspapers, magazines, and a wonderful selection of children's books and movies.
The Library has computers with Internet access and printing capabilities. WiFi is also available for anyone who has a laptop.
www.myclearwater.com/cpi