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Community News

Clearwater Dolphins - Leave a Map-Trail
Although fans are sad to see the Clearwater Beach Dolphin…
Clearwater Beach - Dolphin Pod Sighting at Pier 60...
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Stingray Season Has Started Early
Stingray season has started early this year. Three people were…
  • Business News

    How to Spot Drywood Termites
    Spring is here and so are the termites...  Yes, spring brings lots of flowers, warm days, beautiful sunsets on the…
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    Small Business Owners: Avoid the Spam Box by Choosing the Right Email Address
    Choosing the right email address as a small business owner is a vital step in setting up the communication lines…
    in General
    Our Bustling Real Estate Market
    The word is finally out—this is THE time to be buying real estate! Prices are low, interest rates are low,…
    in General
    Tampa Area Business Expo Lean, Green and Mean Business to be Held March 23rd
    Tuesday, March 23rd, Plan B Expo will hold Lean, Green and Mean Business at the Conmy Center at Our Lady…
    in Dunedin
    Federal Housing Authority Makes Changes in Home Loan Program
    The FHA has typically been a good avenue for first-time home buyers, allowing buyers that have less than perfect credit,…
    in General
  • Arts and Entertainment

    CHALKIN' IT UP – Winter Garden Florida
    CHALKIN' IT UP Calling Artists of all ages! You are invited to participate in "Chalkin' It Up" at the 12th annual SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN Festival this coming April…
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    Chalk Walk Art Festival – Hyde Park Village, Tampa
    CHALK WALK ART FESTIVAL March 15 - 17, 2013 Hyde Park Village - 742 South Village Circle, Tampa Take a Walk and see some ART. Hyde Park Village is the…
    Clearwatedr Miracle
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    OKeefes St. Patrick's Day
    EXCITING 3-DAY 2013 LINE UP! Friday, March 15, 2013 – Irish Spring Break Pre-Party OUTSIDE TENT OPENS AT 5 P.M.! 5:00pm IRISH BUSKERS 8:00pm BAGPIPERS 9:00pm FUNK BAND “BLACK HONKEYS”…
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  • Government

    Senator Mike Fasano to Testify at Citizens Rate Hearing Today
    State Senator Mike Fasano will testify at the Office Insurance Regulation’s rate hearing today in opposition to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s application for a premium increase. Senator Fasano, long a…
    RNC 2012 - The Convention Without Walls
    Don’t miss history in the making in Tampa at the Republican National Convention 2012. On August 27-30, 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of…
    RNC 2012 - The Convention Without Walls
    Don’t miss history in the making in Tampa at the  2012. On August 27-30, 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five…
    Republican National Convention – Tampa impact projected at $173 Million
    The Tampa Bay Times Forum is gearing up for the 2012 Republican National Convention from August 27-30, 2012. It will host 2,286 delegates and 2,123 alternate delegates from all 50…
  • Louis (left) and Angie Chaconas (center) with Bill Sturtevant, Chairman of the Clearwater Downtown Partnership - Photo by Simaen Skolfield(May 13, 2009) CLEARWATER, FL - To honor the dedicated efforts of local businesses and individuals, the Clearwater Downtown Partnership (CDP) held their aptly-named “Momentum Awards Ceremony” at the newly-renovated Ft. Harrison Hotel on Wednesday, May 13th. This is the second year for the Momentum Awards which encourage and acknowledge the positive efforts taken by Clearwater business owners and residents to build a healthy economic dynamic in the downtown area.

    The night consisted of not only celebrating the successes of the past year, but also of sharing plans for the futuRobert Freedman, President & CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall - Photo by Simaen Skolfieldre. Nancy Howe, publisher of the Maddux Business Report, hosted the ceremonies and was joined by Vice-Mayor John Gibson, who highlighted plans for welcoming three new fine dining establishments to the Cleveland Street District in the next three months with three additional new restaurants in the works. Gibson went on to describe the newly-opened Capital Theater, formerly the Royalty Theater, which provides “the much-needed cultural anchor to attract patrons to the Cleveland Street District,” and which will be part of the ongoing “4th Friday” events.

    Gibson also voiced the thoughts of many attendees when he stated, “The Cleveland Street District has experienced a series of successes during the past year despite the economic problems.  It’s truly amazing when you think about what was just announced about all the new businesses opening in downtown Clearwater.”

    There were in fact 25 businesses and 16 individuals nominated among four categories of awards this year. However, the most prominent emotion was not competition, but camaraderie.

    “If one business markets heavily, they actually not only help themselves, but they help others because people want a variety. Everyone is coming together. That was our dream four years ago,” explains Karla Jo Helms, CDP committee member. The encouragement of marketing and public relations for local businesses actually spurred the creation of a new award category: “Best/Most Creative Marketing Plan”.

    This year a Special Humanitarian Award was also bestowed upon longtime business owner Angie Chaconas of Angie’s Restaurant. Originally from Greece, Angie shared with us her memories of hunger during the political conflicts at that time which continue to spur her to help others to this day. Angie provides meals to those who are needy every Thanksgiving and is happy she can continue the tradition in memory of her family and their journey to “the land of opportunity.”

    The other award winners were:

    The Momentum Awards took place at the newly renovated Fort Harrison Hotel. - Photo by Randall GillionMost Improved Property – Ft. Harrison Hotel
    Individual Contribution – Robert Freedman, CEO Ruth Eckerd Hall
    Business Sustainability – Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
    Best/Most Creative Marketing Plan – “Miracle on Cleveland Street” by PostcardMania/Joy Gendusa

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