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It’s Friday, Clearwater! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Beach lifeguard jobs, new trail links across the bay, and Country Thunder Florida headliners + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Eyes on the shoreline: Clearwater Fire and Rescue is hiring beach lifeguards ahead of spring break. Applicants 17 or older need CPR and first aid, plus a 500 meter swim and 1 mile run — see what’s required to apply.
New links for trail users: Two FDOT projects promise safer rides. A Howard Frankland path opens this spring, and an SR 60 overpass linking Bayshore Trail to the Courtney Campbell Trail is 55 percent complete — see what’s planned and when.
Hitmakers meet rising voices: Country Thunder Florida will return to St. Pete Beach May 8-10 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, with headliners Kane Brown, Gavin Adcock, and Zach Top, plus limited-time two-for-$250 single-day tickets — get all the details.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Refresh those walls: From finally framing that concert poster to turning phone pics into gallery-worthy prints, My Favorite Art Place handles custom printing, framing, and original art under one roof, with in-house pros who actually get it. Blank spaces get personality, minus the fuss.
Backyard glow-up alert: Rails wobbling, boards splintering? Gulfside Rail & Decks swaps chaos for chill with clean-line composites and smart details that stand up to Pinellas weather. Picture easy-care decks, steady rails, and sunset dinners… not another weekend lost to fixes.
Seafood and sunset vibes: At Island Way Grill, fresh-caught fare, inventive sushi, and waterfront views slow the week to a hush. Ideal for sharing plates and crisp sips while the sky changes colors and those 37 unread emails can wait.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏷 City Wide Garage Sale @ Madeira Beach Cswy, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, United States | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Madeira Beach turns into one giant treasure hunt as the whole city hauls out furniture, tools, toys, and those quirky collectibles you swore nobody owned. Cruise the neighborhoods, chat with neighbors, score deals, and call it cardio. It’s a beloved local tradition, no app required.
🎨 51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou @ Craig Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Head to Craig Park’s oaks for the Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival, with fine art, a craft and green market, and that old Florida charm we keep bragging about. Stroll the bayou, grab a gyro at the Sponge Docks, then circle back. Admission is $5.
🛍 The Market Marie @ The Market Marie | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been threatening to shop local, make good on it at Coachman Park’s Second Saturday market, The Market Marie, with 130+ vendors, fresh produce, and legit food trucks. Browse, sip something cold, adopt a pup, let the kids bounce, then call it a win.
💙 Toss Out Child Abuse 2026 @ Harbor Bar (Safety Harbor) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Cornhole is coming with a conscience to Harbor Bar in downtown Safety Harbor, as the Harbor Exchange Club hosts a tournament to toss bags, win prizes, and support kids. Expect food, a cash bar, and an auction. Bring backyard swagger, register at harborexchangeclub.com.
🐣 Hoppin’ Boppin’ Easter Egg Hunt @ Buccaneer Field | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Buccaneer Field turns into a pastel treasure hunt across from North Greenwood Library, a free, all-ages scramble courtesy of Clearwater Parks and Rec and the Library. Expect games, prizes, the Easter Bunny, and shameless photo ops. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner child.
🏃 Brighter Days 5K/Walk For Autism @ Brighter Days Brewing Co. (Tarpon Springs) | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Get steps and earn a pint on the Pinellas Trail, a chipped 5K or 1-mile walk from Brighter Days Brewery, with swag, a medal, and a beer. Support autism therapy through Heart 4 Kids Scholarship, and strollers and pups are welcome, back of the pack.
🎸 Clearwater Ukulele Fest @ Coachman Park | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Clearwater’s annual ukulele takeover lands on the Green at Coachman Park. Stroll past downtown strummers, drop into paid workshops, then enjoy a free big tent concert with Them Uke Boys and Uke 66, no uke required, reserved seats if you pre-register.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Clearwater report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 50%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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