21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic Draws 55% More

21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic Draws 55% More

The 21st Annual Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic 5K, 10K and Children's 1 mile fun-run drew an extensive crowd on December 19th, exceeding all expectations with the number of participants running to forward the message – including myself, a first time 5K runner. Read More...

Pier Advisory Task Force Discusses New Plans for Redesign of St. Pete Landmark

Pier Advisory Task Force Discusses New Plans for Redesign of St. Pete Landmark

The inverted pyramid of The Pier has been a St. Petersburg landmark since it opened its doors in 1973. On January 6th, the Pier Advisory Task Force met to discuss plans to redesign and revitalize the colorful triangular edifice, which has been seen as a burden on the city in recent times. $50 million has been approved for future renovation of the structure, but will not become available until 2012. Read More...

Sheriff's Office Transforms Vacancy Into Kids' Rec Center Through Lealman PAL Program

Sheriff's Office Transforms Vacancy Into Kids' Rec Center Through Lealman PAL Program

Over the last two months, a vacant Pinellas County Government Highway Department vehicle maintenance and fueling facility in Lealman has been transformed into a multi-sports and activity complex for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League, (PAL). Read More...

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth Opens in Tampa with Barnum's Funundrum

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth Opens in Tampa with Barnum's Funundrum

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is in town, with a show of such grandeur it brings to mind the popular image of an awe-struck child pining to run away and join the circus. If half the kids in Tampa go missing, you will know where they went.  Read More...

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Receives Million Dollar Donation for Winter's New Home and Expansion

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Receives Million Dollar Donation for Winter's New Home and Expansion

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), a Clearwater staple since the facilities opened in the 1980’s, has seen a recent expansion in their activities. In the past year, the aquarium has released nine rehabilitated sea turtles, experienced a 31% attendance growth, and the phenomenon of Winter the Dolphin has exposed the CMA (and beautiful Clearwater) to millions of children all over the country. However, according to the CMA website, “in spite of tremendous growth and a global pres... Read More...

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Hands Across the Sand to Protest Offshore Drilling Feb 13

Hands Across the Sand to Protest Offshore Drilling Feb 13

On Saturday, February 13th, concerned Florida residents and visitors will make their objections to off-shore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico known during...

CMA to Release Sea Turtle on Jan 28 - Public Invited to Watch

CMA to Release Sea Turtle on Jan 28 - Public Invited to Watch

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will release JoJo, an adult Loggerhead sea turtle on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. The release will take place on Clearwater...

Building a Better World with Education

The world has changed over the last 20 years. Jobs that existed 20 years ago don't exist anymore, and if they do they are radically different. In 1989...

National Human Traffiking Awareness Day

 The Fight Against Human Trafficking In recognition of Nation Human Trafficking awareness day, on January 11th, St. Petersburg College hosted...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration March Honors Spirit of the Holiday in Clearwater

On January 18th, a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration March was held in Clearwater to honor the late Dr. King’s nonviolent message of human...

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rescues 78 Sea Turtles from Cold Stun

Books for Kids Monthly Event Offers Free Books to Encourage Reading

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21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic Draws 55% More

Pier Advisory Task Force Discusses New Plans for Redesign of St. Pete Landmark

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Working Women Wellness Expo to Feature Health Education Workshops

The 1st Annual Working Women Wellness Expo will bring a variety of educational workshops with lectures covering everything from massage techniques to...

Free Health Seminar - Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick Jan 23

Free Health Seminar - Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick Jan 23

So it’s the New Year again and resolutions about eating better, getting into better shape and being more active abound. Year in and year out we...

Why Coffee and Energy Drinks May Rob Your Sex Drive and Energy and Make You Fat - And How to Fix It

So, you think you know where your sexual hormones are produced?  If you think it’s your ovaries and testicles doing all of the work, you’re...

Thymus Gland - How Does This Little Known Gland Help Your Immune System?

When we hear about different glands in the body it is most frequent to hear about the thyroid and the adrenal glands. But there is a seldom-talked about...

Health Consultant Desiree Lotz Joins Team at Peter Gillham's Nutrition Center

Tired of the Hit and Miss With Your Supplements?   I am happy to announce that I have joined the team at Peter Gillham’s as the...

The Environmental Impact of Bidets

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Gluten-Free Foods Day at Peter Gillham's Nutrition Center in Downtown Clearwater Dec 4

Molybdenum – Is it Toxic?

Should You Vaccinate Your Child?

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Anthony Holloway Named City of Clearwater's Chief of Police

Anthony Holloway Named City of Clearwater's Chief of Police

The search for Clearwater’s next Chief of Police came to an end on January 11th. Beating out over 100 other applicants for the position, Anthony...

Clearwater Police Chief Candidates Narrows Down to Two - John A. Jackson and Anthony Holloway

In February, Clearwater Police Chief Sid Klein will retire after serving 29 years as the city’s Chief of Police. The daunting task of finding a...

Sheriff's Office Transforms Vacancy Into Kids' Rec Center Through Lealman PAL Program

Over the last two months, a vacant Pinellas County Government Highway Department vehicle maintenance and fueling facility in Lealman has been transformed...

City of Clearwater Earns Green City Certification from Florida Green Building Coalition

The City of Clearwater recently earned a Green City certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), a non-profit organization with the...

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips and Crime Prevention from Sheriff Jim Coats

From the Desk of Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats ‘Tis the season for family, friends and holiday gatherings. But ‘tis also the season...

Public Invited to Meet Four Finalists for Clearwater Police Chief Dec 15

Clearwater's American Flag Controversy

Operation Medicine Cabinet: Drug Drop Off to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Tallahassee Legislative Session - What Happens in Florida Government When it is Not in Session?

Rep. Hooper Presents Legislative Tribute to Foundation for a Drug Free World

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Good Real Estate News - Real Estate Sales End 2009 Up

Good Real Estate News - Real Estate Sales End 2009 Up

As 2009 wound down, real estate wound UP!  The year ended in a frenzy of real estate sales with Realtors showing and selling property like crazy,...

Real Estate: Holiday House Buying, Government Tax Rebate and Market Recovery

Real Estate: Holiday House Buying, Government Tax Rebate and Market Recovery

The Ultimate Shopping for the Holidays: House Hunting!  Even though I’ve been selling real estate for almost a quarter of a century...

The Digital Art Gallery Makes Fine Art Replicas of Photos

Painter and photographer Leni Betes, originally from Spain, is perhaps best known for her signature collection of delicate and life-like flowers (previously...

Chef Theo Tillson Returns to Nature's Food Patch

Chef Theo Tillson will return to Nature's Food Patch as the Food Service Director after a long hiatus. Chef Tillson held this position for the health...

Black Friday Sales Clearwater Listings

Black Friday is the name given to the shopping day after Thanksgiving. This day marks the first day of the Christmas shopping season, and is a popular...

DV&A Huge Warehouse Sale and to Take Place Dec 5 and 6

Intuition Salon and Spa Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Downtown Clearwater

Government Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers Has Been Extended

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"Plastic Handcuffs" - Credit Card Debt and One Man's Alternative to Bankruptcy

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Free Things to Do and New Activities at the Florida State Fair

Free Things to Do and New Activities at the Florida State Fair

The Florida State Fair, which is always in Tampa and always in February, offers a wide variety of entertainment, offering something for everyone. ...

Black Eyed Peas with Opening Acts Ludacris and LMFAO to Bring World Tour to Tampa

Black Eyed Peas with Opening Acts Ludacris and LMFAO to Bring World Tour to Tampa

The Black Eyed Peas The E.N.D. World Tour will stop at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30 p.m. The tour has been described...

Ultimate TAILgate Pawty Held by Humane Society of Pinellas February 6th

The Human Society of Pinellas will be celebrating the “big game” and the join in on the fun of tailgating in their own unique way –...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Open in Universal's Islands of Adventure Orlando Spring 2010

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is beginning to take shape. Set to open in the Spring of 2010, the Orlando attraction based off the popular books...

Gasparilla Pirate Festival and Parade of the Pirates to Take Place in Tampa Jan 30th

The pirate invasion of The City of Tampa by pirate Jose Gaspar and his men will be celebrated for the 106th consecutive year on January 30th with the...

Sunscreen Film Festival Offers Film School and Acting Workshop

Opera Carmen to Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall January 30th

Ruth Eckerd Hall Ranked Top Twenty in the World By Leading Trade Magazine

Family Activities Featured at Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza January 23 in Tampa

4th Friday Clearwater "Goes to the Dogs" on January 22nd

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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Micheal Spurlock Named Player of the Week

Buccaneers Wide Receiver Micheal Spurlock Named Player of the Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Micheal Spurlock was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 16 by the National Football League on...

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Christmas Day Game Includes "Super" Suprises

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Christmas Day Game Includes "Super" Suprises

On December 25th, Christmas Day, the Orlando Magic will team up with Warner Brothers and DC Comics to celebrate the holiday. When the Orlando Magic will...

LPGA Legends Tour Benefits Ruth Eckerd Hall

The Official Legends Tour of the LPGA Open Championship came to the Innisbrook Golf Resort on the weekend of November 20th through the 22nd. The tour...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Clifton Smith and Sammie Stroughter to Sign Autographs for Charity on Dec 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Kick Return Specialist Clifton Smith and Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter will sign autographs and visit with fans at Bucs...

Lingerie Football League's Friday Night Football - Chicago Bliss vs. Tampa Breeze on Dec 4th

The Chicago Bliss will play against the Tampa Breeze in the Lingerie Football League’s (LFL) Friday Night Football at the St. Pete Times Forum...

21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic 5K/10K 1 Mile Race to Take Place Dec 19

Clearwater Academy Knights Win State Football Championships

Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3

Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Will Take Place in Clearwater

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