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Two costumed scuba divers hold glowing carved pumpkins underwater in an aquarium pool.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosts Halloween Spookquarium Oct. 30

Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Halloween Spookquarium on Friday, Oct. 30 features underwater pumpkin carving, a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations, free Dippin' Dots and a Creepy Sea Cavern exhibit open through Nov. 1.

October 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Metal outdoor water spigot with green valve handle and black hose in grass.

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Clearwater watering limits hold despite drought map improvement

Extreme drought has disappeared from Florida's drought map after a dramatic one-week improvement, but Clearwater's one-day-per-week watering restrictions remain in effect through March 2027.

October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Festivalgoers gather beneath a blue-and-white striped tent at a past Clearwater GreekFest.

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Clearwater GreekFest returns Oct. 23 with food, dancing and church tours

October 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Panoramic view of Clearwater Beach skyline and waterfront hotels seen from the water.

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Clearwater ranks ninth in national snowbird destination study

October 20, 2026 · 1 min read

A paintbrush applies colorful strokes to a wall, surrounded by paint cans and brushes.

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Clearwater seeks muralists for paid projects up to $30,000

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

A man holds up artwork while presenting to a seated audience on an outdoor rooftop terrace.

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Clearwater library hosts rooftop birthday bash July 17, plus free storytime, CPR, and yoga

The Clearwater Main Library will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a free rooftop party on Thursday, July 17, one of several no-cost programs available to Clearwater families this month including weekly beach-pool storytime, a CPR class, and sunset yoga at Coachman Park.

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Weather map showing a yellow shaded area over the Gulf of Mexico and Florida with tropical development percentages.

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Gulf disturbance has 20% development chance; extra rain possible near Clearwater by July 19

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-pressure system expected to form in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico with a 20% chance of tropical development over seven days, potentially bringing increased rain and gusty winds to the Clearwater area as early as the weekend of July 19–20.

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read