Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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.


Thursday, June 17, 2010

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.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

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.

Friday, June 4, 2010

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.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Beach Days - June 27

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