Clearwater-Beach News Archives

Technicians completed the two and half week installation of a permanent weather station on the Big Dock tower this week, making Cedar Key the first station in Florida capable of enduring hurricanes up to category 4. "Everybody's been wondering what that mushroom's been about," said NOAA contractor Lee Chapin.

It may sound alarmist to some, but one scientist says enjoy Clearwater Beach now, because by 2100 it may no longer be there.

When we announced our plans to move to Florida from Ohio a few years ago, folks up North seemed to have one major objection: "Oh, won't you miss the changing seasons?" Ive always been of the opinion that the seasons in Ohio are a) Almost Winter , b) Winter , c) Still Winter , and d) Road Construction , so it really wasn't a major concern for me.

Way back in 1925, Florida gave the local government a swath of land in Clearwater Bay to build a causeway to Clearwater Beach.

Scientist says Bay area coastline could disappear in next 90 years It may sound alarmist to some, but one scientist says enjoy Clearwater Beach now, because by 2100 it may no longer be there.

Inflatable games on the sand. Face painting and balloon sculptures. Bands performing on stage.

The city has closed a free parking lot at the western end of Memorial Causeway just east of the Clearwater Beach Roundabout.

City officials are turning their attention to the most efficient ways to route traffic in the South Beach section of Clearwater beach now that it appears that, after decades of false starts, a public parking garage will finally be built on the island.

The city is considering major changes for traffic on Clearwater Beach, turning two streets into one-way thoroughfares.

Posted By coffeecupnews 3 hours, 54 minutes ago in News > Besides Starbucks, coffee shops are few and far between in Clearwater, Florida.

The city's tourist-based economy has suffered greatly in recent years, as thousands of hotel rooms have been lost to condo development.

The St. PetersburgA CollegeA Environmental Club and the Emerging Green Builders A adopted a mile of beach on North Shore Clearwater Beach, running from Rockaway St.

Nine-year-old Mia Lucciola, winner of the Largo Fire Safety Poster/Billboard Contest, signs her work at 7630 Ulmerton Road.

BATHING BEAUTIES: This 1960s era photo shows a crowded Clearwater Beach and the Palm Pavilion in the background, which is a still a popular beach destination today.

Two Largo officers earn awards for DUI arrests Two Largo police officers were honored at the 11th annual We All Make A Difference Awards Banquet on Thursday.

Vancouver Chowhound will be heading to the Tampa area in Nov and looking for suggestions.

The Best Western Sea Wake Beach Resort on Clearwater Beach is seeking bankruptcy protection while it restructures.

Youths invited to take a flying tour Saturday Young people ages 8 to 17 will have an opportunity to take to the skies Saturday as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 282 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N Hercules Ave.

A free event from 6 to 11 p.m. along the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs with Greek music by Odyssey, dancing, dining and free lessons in Greek dance and Tavli .

Huge crowds turned out over the weekend to watch offshore powerboat races along Clearwater Beach, and local organizers are already talking about bringing the event back next year.

If the city wants to attract major hotel developers, it will have to change its land use plan and land development regulations.

Clearwater is getting ready to host the Super Boat National Championship -- an event that's free for fans.