🌱 Clearwater Daily: Everything Going On This Week

Clearwater FL

04 March, 2022

7:02 AM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, D'Ann Lawrence White, your host of the Clearwater Daily. First, your weekend weather: Friday: Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 66. Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 85 Low: 68. Here are the top stories today in Clearwater: Dog Thrown From 7th-Floor Balcony Focus Of Memorial With Humane Society (Clearwater Patch) Clearwater Mayor Says He Won't Seek Re-Election in 2024 (Clearwater Patch)Free Spring Break Trolley Service Returns To Clearwater Beach (Clearwater Patch)Clearwater Comic Con Returns; Now Located At Ross Norton Recreation Complex (Clearwater Patch) More Than 40 People Homeless Following Apartment Complex Fire (Pinellas Beaches Patch)FL Sports Management Company Recognized as Top Workplace USA (Clearwater Patch)Liberty Company Adds Clearwater's Strategic Insurance Services (Insurance Journal)Budget conference: House, Senate agree to $500K for Ruth Eckerd Hall safety improvements (Florida Politics)Clearwater Area Real Estate Roundup (Clearwater Patch)Clearwater: Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption Nearby (Clearwater Patch)Publix, Total Wine Removes Russian Alcohol Amid Ukraine Conflict (Tampa Patch)Rate Increase In Effect March 1 For Clearwater Gas Customers (Clearwater Patch)Clearwater Sidewalks Get A Facelift (Clearwater Patch)Motorized Beach Wheelchairs Improve Access To Clearwater Beach (Clearwater Patch)Crypto Craze Spotlighted In Decor, Menu Of New Clearwater Bistro (Clearwater Patch)Affordable Housing Projects Get Nod From Pinellas Commissioners (Clearwater Patch) Today's Clearwater Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Clearwater! This weekend in Clearwater: Friday, March 4 Friday Night Friendzy (6 p.m.)Doo Wop Reunion's 20th Anniversary (7:30 p.m.)Hunchback of Notre Dame the Musical (8 p.m.) Rodney Crowell At Bilheimer Capitol Theatre (8 p.m.) Saturday, March 5 Clearwater Comic Con Returns (10 a.m.)Morningside Market (9 a.m.)Add your event From my notebook: Clearwater Marine Aquarium: "We're celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Clearwater Marine Aquarium's rich history spans from Clearwater beach, to Pier 60, and beyond. Learn more about some of our first animal residents and our humble beginnings in this episode of our A..." (Instagram) Clearwater Beach: "📌👉 @floridawith5 We had an amazing afternoon @clearwater.beach yesterday! 🌴☀️ #clearwaterbeach" (Instagram) Clearwater Marine Aquarium: "We're celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Clearwater Marine Aquarium's rich history spans from Clearwater beach, to Pier 60, and beyond. Learn more about some of our first animal residents and our humble beginnings in this episode of our A..." (Facebook) Clearwater Marine Aquarium: "Sending love and support for the people and animals of Ukraine. 🌻 #SupportUkraine" (Facebook) Visit St. Pete/Clearwater: "Your literal pathway to paradise. Have you ever visited the remote beaches of Sand Key Park? ☀️🌴🏖️ #SandKeyPark #Clearwater" (Facebook) Clearwater Beach: "Jet skis are the best way to see dolphins and other marine life. Check out @woodyswatersports , located at the east end of the #johnspass boardwalk, to cruise in the Gulf of Mexico or intracoastal waterway. 😎🤙" (Instagram) Clearwater Beach: "Tag a friend that could use a nice relaxing beach day..." (Instagram) Clearwater Police Department: "Thank you to the Tampa Bay Lightning for honoring first responders at last night's game against Ottawa. Chief Slaughter joined the police chiefs from Tampa and St. Petersburg for the ceremonial puck drop before the game. We think that's ..." (Facebook) Clearwater Police Department: "Do you recognize this man or this vehicle? He's a suspect in a couple of recent vehicle burglaries, including one at Crunch Fitness at Countryside Mall where he smashed a window of a Chevy Silverado and stole a backpack that had credit c..." (Facebook) Clearwater Beach: "📌👉@woodyswatersports The BEST ride area on the West Coast of Florida. Explore 6 miles of the Gulf of Mexico with us! See you soon 😀 😀 😀 #woodyswatersports #johnspass #johnspassvillage #madeirabeach #stpete #gulfofmexico #clearwater" (Instagram) City of Clearwater Government: "Starting tomorrow, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the city of Clearwater are partnering once again to provide free park-and-ride trolley service during Spring Break, now through April 30.🚎⛱️ Park your car in Downtown Cle..." (Facebook) Pinellas County Schools: "It's #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! Also a recognition of author Dr. Seuss's birthday, this day encourages everyone to grab a good book, maybe a fuzzy friend like these Elisa Nelson Elementary students, and dive into new worlds. Check out your ..." (Facebook) Pinellas County Government: "Pinellas County Utilities will begin the repair of a leaking 48-inch water main located under the westbound lanes of S.R. 580, just west of McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater, beginning on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The project is located ..." (Facebook) Clearwater Historical Society: "The Museum has been very busy getting ready for the Upcoming Events! Our Volunteers have created a lovely space for the entrance and a viewing area for the beautiful Mural that was completed this week. Starting Saturday March 5 - is the ..." (Facebook) Pinellas County Animal Services: "Thank you to everyone who donated biscuits in celebration of #nationaldogbiscuitday ❤️❤️We are stocked up and prepared to spoil & train our #shelterdogs until they find #fureverhomes! 🦴🐾" (Facebook) SPCA Tampa Bay: "🐇 Happy Wednesday! 🐇 Enjoy our critter walk through 🐁🐹🐇🐢 Presented by Hill's Pet Nutrition ----- Visit www.spcatampabay.org/pocket-pe... to view all of our adoptable animals! #SPCATampaBay #WalkThroughWednesday #adopt #pocketpets #..." (Facebook) City of Clearwater Government: "If you haven't seen this mural in person yet, you should definitely check it out.🎨🖌️ Located in Downtown Clearwater-CRA, 701 Franklin St. It can also be seen on the drive to Clearwater Beach. Thanks for sharing, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater!" (Facebook) Communications Director Joelle Castelli, City of Clearwater: "Plastic bottles and containers #1-7 can be recycled in Clearwater - Just because it's made from plastic doesn't mean it goes in your blue bin. Please recycle only plastic bottles and containers #1-7 . . . not plastic hangers, not K-cups,..." (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Gina Miller, PCA L.L.C. — Pinellas County RealEstate Services's — (Visit Website) DavisDNA & Family Research — (Visit website) Tarot Card Readings with Nicole — Add your business here For sale: NEW dining room Table and chairs (Details) Leather double Recliner, Powered (Details) Add your item Loving the Clearwater Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today! I'll see you soon. — D'Ann Lawrence White About me: Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at [email protected].