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Happy weekend, Clearwater!
In today’s happening-today edition: Top-ranked beach and #1 kayak experience, scenic highway push for State Road 60, Blue Jays vs Rays, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Support for local service groups: Pinellas County is accepting Social Action Funding Grant applications through March 26 for nonprofits that directly serve Pinellas residents, including those in Clearwater and nearby communities — get all the details.
Reimagining a Florida corridor: Local residents are pushing to make State Road 60 a Scenic Highway from Vero Beach to Clearwater Beach, with Transportation Department support to showcase small towns and make drives enjoyable — read the full story.
Local favorites earn global acclaim: Clearwater Beach was named second-best in America in Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards, the only Florida beach listed, while Get Up and Go Kayaking Tampa Bay ranked first for U.S. nature activities — see how local spots ranked.
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Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: If “just one more bite” is your brand, the truffle fries at Clear Sky Draught Haus deliver that crispy, salty, umami trifecta: parmesan and garlic aioli included. They’re golden, aromatic, and wildly snackable… pair with your favorite pour and consider it well-earned self-care.
Subtle glow, no fuss: Lux Injectables is a boutique Clearwater med spa specializing in advanced injectables and medical aesthetics, delivered with a steady, artful touch. Expect results that look like you, just a bit more rested, balanced, and camera-ready for the next neighborhood hang.
Chain-chasing this week? Cliff Stephens Park pairs a beloved disc golf layout with lakes, wildlife, and peaceful paved trails. Perfect for a focused solo loop or a friendly card. Bring a towel and mind the water; those skips can get lively.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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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.
🎪 Folly Faire @ Folly Farm Nature Preserve (Safety Harbor) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Second Saturdays at Folly Farm mean a leisurely stroll, a few new plants you swear you’ll keep alive, and free wisdom from a Master Gardener. Toss in live music, the animal farm, and kids’ crafts, and you’ve got classic Safety Harbor, no rush.
🎨 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.
🐣 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: 83°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 31%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 65%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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