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Hi Clearwater, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: SPIFFS International Folk Fair, the 30th St Patrick’s Day Parade, and an Oscars viewing party fundraiser + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Rediscover why the music resonates: Rasheed Shadcore Harrell released I Left a Mess in There, sharing his journey to ESE teaching in Pinellas and hip hop. Inside The Mess, his book club, starts this month — read the full story.
Resilience becomes new curb appeal: In Clearwater and across Florida, buyers are prioritizing storm-ready homes, paying more for certified impact windows and doors. Upgraded older houses are outpacing newer builds as inspections flag gaps — see what’s driving prices.
Local dining buzz builds: Bay Grill is set to open at Largo’s East Bay Plaza near Publix and Harbor Freight. Expect meats and seafood on the menu, with more information coming soon — get the latest opening details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
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🫶 We got your back
Serious burger cravings: When you want a stacked, juicy situation, Boulevard Burgers & Tap House delivers, from inventive one-offs to dialed-in classics. Perfect between errands or after the beach; they’ll turn an ordinary weeknight into something you’ll replay.
Roll into the week: Astro Skate Tarpon Springs brings classic rink vibes, smooth floors, and Saturday beginner lessons if you’re dusting off those quads. Expect midweek joy, a retro soundtrack, and rolling laps that double as a sneaky cardio win.
Your city’s time capsule: Founding Families tales, Belleview Biltmore nostalgia, and stacks of old photos and yearbooks await at the Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center, which keeps unearthing the Clearwater you forgot to ask your grandparents about… ideal for a quick, feel-good wander any week.
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📆 Clearwater for grown ups
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☘ 30th St Patrick’s Day Parade @ On Top of the World | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – If your green shirt hasn’t seen daylight since last March, this is your sign. The 30th annual St. Patrick’s parade at On Top of the World brings New World Celts, Nibbles the Duck, and green rubber duckies, plus small-town cheer we pretend not to love.
🌍 SPIFFS International Folk Fair @ England Brothers Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a world tour without TSA. SPIFFS at 50 turns St. Pete into a global party with stages, an international beer tent, martial arts, sword fighting, eats, and a Parade of Nations that ends with new citizens, then a Dragon Dance. Affordable, lively, kid-proof.
🌞 Awakening Into the Sun @ North Straub Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring your mat, your market tote, and your tolerance for incense, and wander a wellness and indie market with arts, food, music, and yoga, all weekend. The Herb Girls are posted up, so stock your salves, sip something green, then linger, chat, and relax.
🦀 Dunedin Seafood Festival @ Edgewater Park | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats fresh grouper by the marina with a band playing and a breeze doing its job. The 15th annual seafood fest brings local catch, craft drinks, and free entry, so stake out a spot early, bring the dog, and practice your polite seagull glare.
☕ Charity Tea Party @ Clearwater Community Volunteers Center | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Dust off your teacup, Clearwater, and come sip for a cause. This charity tea benefits Hero to a Child, with scones and a drive for diapers, wipes, shampoo, towels, and other essentials for local foster families. No doilies, just kindness and a few toiletries.
🌱 Garage & Plant Cutting Fundraiser @ Cotherman Distilling Company | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – If Daylight Saving steals an hour, reclaim it with a garage sale, plant cuttings, and cold brew at Cotherman Distilling in Dunedin. Score odd treasures, sip espresso martinis and spirits, and feed foster pups and the Pinellas shelter. Well-behaved dogs, leashes, and neighborly spacing welcome.
💡 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.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Clearwater report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 40%
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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