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24/02/2023

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Blues on the Block
Feb. 24-25
Blues on the Block, a spinoff event of the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, will be taking over the 600 block of Cleveland Street Feb. 24-25. The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival will make a grand return to a newly renovated waterfront park and music venue after the completion of Coachman Park construction in late June 2023.
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2023 Blues on the Block Lineup
Friday, Feb 24 (5 -10 p.m.)
5-6:30 p.m.: Trey Wanvig
7-8:15 p.m.: Selwyn Birchwood
8:30-10 p.m.: Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers
Saturday, Feb. 25 (3-10 p.m.)
3-4:30 p.m.: Shaw Davis & The Black Ties
5-6:30 p.m.: Altered Five Blues Band
7-8:15 p.m.: Maggie Rose
8:30-10 p.m.: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal
Know Before You Go
Chairs: Low-lying chairs are allowed. The front rows will be reserved for VIP seating.
Parking: Parking can be found throughout downtown. Visit https://www.myclearwater.com/DowntownParking for more info.
Market: Shop local and find unique goods at Blues on the Block on Feb. 25 starting at 3 p.m.
VIP Ticket Holders: If you have already purchased your VIP tickets, when you arrive, head towards Station Square Park to scan your VIP ticket.
VIP Tickets
Blues on the Block is a free event and tickets are not necessary for general admission. For $50, VIP ticket holders can enjoy a lounge experience in Station Square Park with snacks and soft drinks. VIP guests will receive three complimentary alcoholic beverages (beer/wine), access to private restrooms and entrance to a reserved seating area directly in front of the stage.
VIP Tickets for Friday: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5998455/clearwaters-blues-on-the-block-clearwater-clearwaterfl?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
VIP Tickets for Saturday: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2684409/clearwaters-blues-on-the-block-clearwater-clearwaterfl?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Clearwater Blues on the Block is a Friday Night and Saturday Blues Block Party on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater. VIP Ticketed guests will enjoy a lounge experience in Station Square Park including snacks and soft drinks. Guests will receive (3) complimentary alcoholic beverages (beer and/o...

21/02/2023

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09/01/2023

17/11/2022

For Those Who Don't Know Everything ⬇️

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
A goldfish has a memory span of 3 seconds.
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A snail can sleep for 3 years.
Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without kneecaps, they don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age!
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you are an average American, in your whole life you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo DaVinci invented scissors.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite .
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
The cruise liner, QE2, moves only 6 inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left
(palindromes)
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
There are only 4 words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous
There are 2 words in the English language that have all 5 vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks; otherwise it would digest itself.

NOW YOU KNOW EVERYTHING

14/11/2022

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25/10/2022

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25/10/2022

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15/10/2022

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24/09/2022

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29/08/2022

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03/06/2022

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19/05/2022

Driving 101: The bigger the truck/RV/bus/trailer, etc. the longer the distance they need to stop. Keep this in mind when driving and you'll be that much safer -- as will your loved ones and the others on the road around you.

04/05/2022

Courtesy of the city of Clearwater and YourTownGazette.com
Lights Out!!

It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season, May 1 - Oct. 31

Sea turtle nesting season began May 1 and ends Oct. 31 in Pinellas County. Newly hatched turtles find their way to the sea by using brightness as a guide. Under natural conditions, the moonlight that reflects off the water contrasts with the dark silhouette over the land, guiding sea turtles toward the water.

Young turtles have a small amount of energy they must use to swim continuously for about 36 hours, once they first enter the water, to make it offshore to reach floating algae. Artificial lights from buildings and roads visible from the beach can distract hatchlings on their way to the sea. If hatchlings are confused by artificial lights, they can crawl into areas they should not be, such as pools, parking areas, and roadways, where they may perish. Only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings is estimated to survive into adulthood.

All species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered, which is why it's critical that we protect them. All sea turtles are protected under state and federal law, and Clearwater city ordinances determine specific lighting requirements for beach parking lots, streets and promenades for their protection.

If you live near the beach, close all curtains and blinds after sunset, shut off all decorative lighting, and make the switch to turtle-friendly lighting. Visit conserveturtles.org/beachfront-lighting-turtle-friendly-fixtures-lights for more information.

Beaches in Clearwater and Pinellas County at large are potential nesting sites to loggerheads, green sea turtles, and the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow these quick tips to protect sea turtles and their nests:

Flatten sandcastles and fill in holes.
Pick up and properly dispose of litter on the beach.
Take all personal belongings from the beach at the end of the day, so no obstacles exist on the young turtles’ way to the water.
Stay off the dunes.
Shield any artificial lighting that might shine toward the beach.
Refrain from using flashlights or cell phone lights, if you are walking along the beach at night.
Say no to single use plastic that might get carried into the Gulf of Mexico by storms.

In May 2018, Clearwater approved a voluntary resolution that promotes the long-term goal of reducing plastic pollution and single-use plastics. The city also partners with Ocean Allies, a grassroots environmental cause to steer individuals and businesses toward ocean-friendly practices.

About 450 loggerhead sea turtle nests were identified in Pinellas County last year, and each nest potentially contains about 100 eggs. If you are lucky enough to find a turtle nest on the beach, don’t disturb it. If the nest is unmarked, notify the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s rescue hotline at (727) 441-1790, ext. 1.

This bollard at the Holiday Inn Express in Pensacola Beach is sea turtle friendly because it utilizes long wavelength light, is shielded, and is low to the ground.

13/03/2022

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08/03/2022

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25/02/2022

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17/02/2022

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Clearwater Comic Con Returns; Now Located at Ross Norton Recreation Complex

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Public Library System will host their annual Clearwater Comic Con event on Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a new location for 2022, the Ross Norton Recreation Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave. The event is free.

There will be fun for the entire family. Dress as your favorite character and participate in a costume contest. Visit comic artists, attend an informational panel and check out a variety of vendor booths.

This free event is presented by the Clearwater Public Library System and the Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department.
For more information, find the event on the city of Clearwater’s page at https://fb.me/e/6eEzlA2eX, visit https://myclearwater.info/ClearwaterComicCon2022 or call (727) 562-4970.

Karl Moline has worked as a professional comic book artist with every major comics publishers for over twenty years. He is best known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and co-creating Fray with Joss Whedon, but has also worked on titles such as Superboy, Supergirl, Avengers Arena, Avengers Ac...

16/02/2022

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07/02/2022

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BASEBALL LOVERS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
2022 ST. PETE CLEARWATER ELITE INVITATIONAL

Volunteers are needed for the 2022 ESPN Elite Invitational! The St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational will take place February 17-20, 2022 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida.

Volunteering is a great opportunity to be part of your community, meet other people, and learn more about the world of softball!
Volunteers will receive free admission to the event after they have completed their volunteer shift, a meal or snacks, and a volunteer t-shirt.

Multiple shifts and duties are available including:

VIP Hospitality
VIP Wrist Band Verification
Volunteer Tent Support
General Support

We can't wait to see you there!
https://www.givepulse.com/event/214900

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02/02/2022

Meet Your Candidates - from your home!! Very important local vote coming up. Give a listen -- will be worth the time spent so you can see the issues and know who to vote for on March 15th.

City of Clearwater to Host Virtual City Council Candidates Forums
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Election Day for Clearwater City Council Seats 4 and 5 is March 15, 2022. The city of Clearwater will host two virtual candidates forums for the upcoming municipal election. The forum for Seat 4 will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., and the forum for Seat 5 will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.
The forums can be streamed live on myclearwater.com or on the city’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/myclearwater, and the videos will be available to watch after the forums.
Seat 4 Candidates Forum:
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Candidates:
- David Allbritton
- Gerry Lee
- Maranda Douglas
Seat 5 Candidates Forum:
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Candidates:
- Aaron Smith-Levin
- Lina Teixeira
- Jonathan Wade, Sr.
For more information, visit MyClearwater.com/Election.

29/01/2022

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19/01/2022

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31/12/2021

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