Hello Clearwater! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Historic home reborn as art workspaces, a wiener dog derby, and Seussical the Musical! + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major infrastructure upgrade approved: Pinellas County commissioners approved a Crystal Beach drainage overhaul, committing about $6.16 million and unlocking state funds for pipes and bioswales to curb flooding and improve roads and water service -- get the full details.
A historic rescue effort: One of Pinellas County’s oldest homes has been reborn in Clearwater as art workspaces and a tea room, will host monthly gatherings, restoration ongoing, and will benefit aged‑out foster children -- see the restored home.
New life for local business: Village at the Grove will add 10 shipping-container shops in North Greenwood near MLK Jr. Avenue and Tangerine Street, run by North Pinellas entrepreneurs. Installations start October, 2027 grand opening -- explore the container shops.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Playtime meets sunset: Whether you need a kid-energy dump or an excuse to breathe salty air without leaving town, Pier 60 Park delivers with a beachfront playground, shaded pavilions for snack duty, and the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 vibe that turns ordinary evenings into mini staycations. Put it on your this-week rotation.
Rain-proof speed therapy: Tampa Bay Grand Prix lets you rip around an indoor track in electric go-karts, with lap times on screen and printouts to prove it. Perfect midweek stress relief for Clearwater locals who want A/C, competition, and a grin that somehow survives Monday traffic.
Real Florida, right here: Swap thirsty turf for butterflies, birds, and plants that actually belong here, because Wilcox Nursery and Landscape specializes in Florida natives and can help with design, install, or just solid advice. Perfect for Clearwater yards that want less maintenance and more life, without feeling like a science project.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥞 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ Pinellas Park Senior Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:30 AM – Whether you're an early bird or just lured by syrup, Kiwanis Club of Pinellas Park is serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, OJ, and coffee at the Pinellas Park Senior Center for three bucks. Catch up with neighbors, claim you’ll eat light, then go back for seconds.
🎭 American Tall Tales & Songs with Katie Adams @ Tarpon Springs Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 10:30 AM – If the kids think heroes wear capes, introduce them to Paul Bunyan, Sally Ann, and Pecos Bill with storyteller Katie Adams, weaving tall tales and sing-alongs to This Land Is Your Land and Home on the Range. Grown-ups must tag along, and space is limited.
🐶 Beach Dogs Friday @ BayCare Ballpark | Friday (6/26) at 5:30 PM – The Threshers slip into their Beach Dogs alter ego, and yes, your four-legged freeloader is invited. It is a dog-friendly Friday with walks, woofs, and baseball, and that walk-up dog ticket helps local groups. Sit, stay, enjoy.
🐶 Pet Day & Wiener Dog Derby @ OCC Road House & Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to smile at animals without pretending it’s for the kids, OCC Road House is throwing a Pet Day with a Wiener Dog Derby, a petting zoo, adoptions, raffles, and vendors. Also, free mechanical bull rides, and admission is free.
🇺 America250: American Girl @ Clearwater Historical Society | Saturday (6/27) at 12:30 PM – Palm Harbor and Clearwater East libraries team up for an American Girl celebration, honoring 40 years of doll magic, trivia, and unapologetic nostalgia. Channel your inner Molly, Samantha, or Addy, and recall those tiny accessories that somehow ate your allowance for a month.
☀ North Greenwood Recreation Center Solar Celebration @ North Greenwood Rec | Saturday (6/27) at 1:30 PM – North Greenwood Rec is throwing a free, family-friendly Solar Celebration, because in Clearwater we might as well put all this sunshine to work. Meet the panels powering our city, cutting bills, and boosting resilience, then snag a cookie, a demo, and neighborly bragging rights.
🎭 Seussical the Musical! @ Arts Auditorium | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Think your bedtime stories have range? Seussical hits SPC Clearwater’s Arts Auditorium with an ASL-interpreted matinee on June 28, interpreted seating on the right, tickets at the door only, cash only, a suggested donation, and free admission for kids under 10, which feels delightfully old-school.
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07 — The Clearwater report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Heat index values as high as 100. West northwest wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. This house is wildThis 3-bed, 3-bath residence at The Grande on Sand Key delivers one of the building’s largest Marisol layouts, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a split-bedroom design, and a 35-foot Gulf-front wraparound balcony. Thoughtfully renovated with coastal elegance, it also comes mostly furnished. Resort perks include beach access, pools, tennis, concierge service, and more.
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