Happy weekend, Clearwater! In today’s happening-today edition: Airport upgrades, a presidential plates menu, and a dog sound bath + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Airport upgrades on the way: St. Pete-Clearwater International will add a 1,700-space parking garage and renovate terminal with signage, charging stations and new furniture to handle surging traffic. The garage phase targets spring 2028 -- explore the airport upgrades.
Presidential flavors on display: Rusty's Bistro at the Clearwater Beach Sheraton on Sand Key is serving a Presidential Plates menu through August 31, with dishes inspired by presidents, including nods to Taft and Reagan -- see the Presidential Plates.
Helping seniors with dignity: Across Pasco and Pinellas, Diapers for Dignity provides free incontinence supplies to seniors, partnering with over a dozen centers as need climbs to 115,507 items distributed in 2025 -- learn about the diaper drive.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: After work, fix your slice at Chi Chi Rodriguez Driving Range, a lit range with covered bays and PowerTees so you can groove without melting. Every bucket helps local kids via the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy and First Tee Clearwater, and the place has repeat Top 50 Stand Alone Range honors.
Your mellow beach day: Skip the tourist crush and spread out at Sand Key Park, a 95-acre mix of wide white-sand beach and mellow park space. Pack a picnic, wander the boardwalk to the salt marsh, watch for turtle nests this season, and treat yourself to an umbrella or cabana like the beach pro you are.
Treat yourself, Clearwater: SeaGuini at Opal Sands Resort leans Italian and Mediterranean with fresh Gulf seafood, housemade pastas and pizzas, plus panoramic water views from every seat. When you want a low-key date-night upgrade or a quietly fancy Tuesday, this spot makes everyday living feel a little like vacation.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Sip & Shop @ Aspirations Winery (Dunedin) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Aspirations Winery is hosting Sip & Shop, where the pours are friendly and the browsing is blissfully unrushed. There’s a door prize, a By The Sea peridot and moonstone bracelet and earring set, and, in true hometown fashion, you must be present to win.
🆘 Disaster Preparedness Expo @ Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – As hurricane season rolls in, treat yourself to competence at a free preparedness expo with Pinellas County Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and local nonprofits. Get smart on outages, flooding, food safety, first aid and CPR, and shelters. Fewer tarp runs.
🐶 Hound Healing @ OM Meditation and Wellness (Safety Harbor) | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Think your dog has better self-care than you? This sound bath lets you and your pup soak up soothing vibrations, ease creaky joints and busy minds, and share a rare moment of quiet together. Dogs are free, humans are not, obviously.
💃 Father Daughter Dance @ Ruth Eckerd Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Dust off the dress shoes and cue the twirls for the Third Annual 101.5 The Vibe Father Daughter Dance, presented by St. Pete Mitsubishi at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Think sweet slow dances, big smiles, and the kind of memories that outlast your car warranty.
👃 Father’s Day Cologne Making Experience @ LatherGreen Scent Studio | Saturday (6/20) – If your idea of bonding goes beyond grilling, trade smoke for sandalwood at Lather Green Scent Studio in Clearwater. Blend a custom cologne for Father’s Day weekend, choose your notes, and leave smelling less like yard work, more like Gulf-side leisure. Limited seats.
🚗 Dunedin Drive and Shine Car Show @ Dunedin History Museum Parking Lot | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend in Dunedin means shiny chrome, coffee, and dads pretending not to compare horsepower at the Drive & Shine Car Show. It’s free, family friendly, and surprisingly classy for a parking lot, with paint so glossy you’ll check your reflection.
🛶 Summer Solstice Paddle Out @ Fred Howard Beach (Tarpon Springs) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:30 AM – Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a tide-assisted paddle from Fred Howard to Anclote Key, a moderate, 4-mile open-water jaunt that rewards patience, snacks, and sunscreen. It’s free to join, parking’s $5, and no, the lighthouse isn’t happening unless you’re feeling very generous. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Clearwater report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Heat index values as high as 100. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 11%
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