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Hi Clearwater, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Sugar Sand Festival, The Temptations and Four Tops, and Friday the 13th ghost hunt + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Support for safer screen time: Pinellas parents in Clearwater now have Parent ProTech, a free taxpayer-funded tool sharing guidance on the apps and games kids use, with signup requiring only name, email, and ZIP — see how to sign up.
Shoreline revival sets stage: Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival will run March 27 to April 12 with a 24,000 square foot sand sculpture exhibit, arriving as newly nourished beaches welcome spring crowds — read the full story.
This week’s local highlights: Clearwater’s first manatee rehab patients returned to the wild, two local students made a college dean’s list, and part of Missouri Avenue North’s southbound lanes were closed for sewer work — read the full roundup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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Community stage fix: If your week could use a little live theatre spark, Clearwater’s creative muscles stay toned at Francis Wilson Playhouse, where volunteer-driven productions light up the stage. The Miracle Worker arrives later this month, with a full season ahead to keep the energy high.
New book energy: Portkey Books is a cozy indie in downtown Safety Harbor, stocked with new reads, bookish gifts, and a lively events calendar. They can order through their distributor or pull from in-store shelves, so swapping some screen time for a crisp page-turner feels easy this week.
Coney craving, solved: Whether you’re team poppy-seed Chicago or loyal to a tangy-chili Coney, Chicago Deli & Coney Dogs makes quick lunches feel like wins. Dogs can be built your way with kraut, slaw, or chili-cheese, as wild as you like. Beef tallow fries on the side count as self-care.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Clearwater for grown ups
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💡 Night Light Resin Class @ Aspirations Winery | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for a crafty night at Aspirations Winery, where you’ll make two resin night light covers and take them home the same evening. Choose seashells, stained glass, or blooms, enjoy guided help, reserve ahead. Kiddo 10+ welcome with a parent, because your outlets deserve sparkle.
👻 Friday the 13th Ghost Hunt @ Gigglewaters (Safety Harbor) | Friday (3/13) at 11:30 PM – Lean into Friday the 13th at Gigglewaters, the former funeral home where the weird never left. Owner and Travel Channel alum Rachel Fine hosts a late-night ghost hunt with popcorn, spirits at the bar, and evidence, $40. Bring Ghost Radar or your skeptical face.
🍻 Safety Harbor Craft Beer Festival @ Safety Harbor Waterfront Park | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Rally the crew for Safety Harbor’s craft beer bash at Waterfront Park, courtesy of Troubled Waters and Crooked Thumb, where 30-plus breweries pour unlimited samples and bay photobombs. Free to roam music and food trucks, ticket to taste. Local causes win, your palate does too.
🏆 Oscars Viewing Party & Fundraiser @ Scottish American Society of Dunedin | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – DIFF is rolling out the red carpet at the Scottish Cultural Center with champagne, lite bites, and Oscars on the big screen, all to support the Dunedin Film Festival. Dress to impress, trade the couch for company, and enjoy a night out that does good.
🎤 Gary Gulman @ Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 PM – Nothing beats a night of smart, razor-sharp stand-up in our favorite historic theater. Gary Gulman is back at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with all-new material, big-brain jokes, and that warm, wry honesty locals love, perfect for a proper date night, sitter secured.
🌳 Bonsai & Brews @ Caledonia Brewing (Dunedin) | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Whether your houseplants thrive or merely faint, pair a pint with a tiny tree at Caledonia Brewing as Thunderstruck Bonsai helps you turn dwarf jade into a keeper. No tools or experience needed, just beer, guidance, and limited seats in the historic Dunedin Times Building.
đź©ş Wellness Talk: Menopause @ Nature’s Food Patch Market & CafĂ© | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Free wellness talk on menopause with Certified Nutritional Consultant and specialist Roslyn Rogers, in the PaTcHwOrKs Community Room. Get natural, no-nonsense ways to balance hormones, push back the aging clock, and maybe retire that personal fan; seating is limited, arrive early.
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Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 68%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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