Celebrating Art in the Park, the finished butterfly mural of artist Alyssa Dunlap is a distinctive addition to Coachman Park’s natural environment.
Celebrating Art in the Park, the finished butterfly mural of artist Alyssa Dunlap is a distinctive addition to Coachman Park’s natural environment. Photos by Carole Devillers
The vibrant energy in the cityscape artwork of Patricia Kluwe Derderian attracts visitors to her booth at Coachman Park’s “Art in the Park."
The vibrant energy in the cityscape artwork of Patricia Kluwe Derderian attracts visitors to her booth at Coachman Park’s “Art in the Park." Photos by Carole Devillers
Artist Alyssa Dunlap puts the last touches to her live mural painting created for the Art in the Park celebration at Coachman Park in Clearwater in late October.
Artist Alyssa Dunlap puts the last touches to her live mural painting created for the Art in the Park celebration at Coachman Park in Clearwater in late October. Photos by Carole Devillers
Ann Geld mugs for the camera as she prepares to be one of the first fans to enter The Sound, the new amphitheater concert venue at Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Ann Geld mugs for the camera as she prepares to be one of the first fans to enter The Sound, the new amphitheater concert venue at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Cuban-American muralist Ernesto Maranje briefly interrupts the painting of his large-scale osprey to answer questions from a bystander.
Cuban-American muralist Ernesto Maranje briefly interrupts the painting of his large-scale osprey to answer questions from a bystander. Photos by Carole Devillers
Children enjoy the cool and colorful fountains of the splash pad during the grand opening of the rebuilt Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Children enjoy the cool and colorful fountains of the splash pad during the grand opening of the rebuilt Coachman Park in Clearwater. Photos by Jay Nolan.
A mural along the Pinellas Trail by artist “Ill Sol” is titled “One Hundred Years Before J. Cole."
A mural along the Pinellas Trail by artist “Ill Sol” is titled “One Hundred Years Before J. Cole." Photos by Jay Nolan.
A colorful leafy looking wall mural by artist Cecilia Lueza titled “Elysian Days" is part of the public art walk.
A colorful leafy looking wall mural by artist Cecilia Lueza titled “Elysian Days" is part of the public art walk. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Downtown Clearwater features several painted traffic signal boxes. This one, by artist Ray Paul, is simply titled "Tour."
Downtown Clearwater features several painted traffic signal boxes. This one, by artist Ray Paul, is simply titled "Tour." Photos by Jay Nolan.
Sewer drain paintings like Grayson Wolfe's “Keep It Clean, We Are All Downstream” beautify downtown and convey an important environmental message.
Sewer drain paintings like Grayson Wolfe's “Keep It Clean, We Are All Downstream” beautify downtown and convey an important environmental message. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Lina Teixeira helps to dress up vacant store fronts with her wearable art piece honoring Jim Morrison from The Doors and the time he lived in Clearwater during the "Window Watching - Wearable Art Series Reveal".
Lina Teixeira helps to dress up vacant store fronts with her wearable art piece honoring Jim Morrison from The Doors and the time he lived in Clearwater during the "Window Watching - Wearable Art Series Reveal". Photos by Amber Sigman
Guests dine out in downtown Clearwater where outdoor seating has been expanded, part of Clearwater’s Dine in Downtown Program.
Guests dine out in downtown Clearwater where outdoor seating has been expanded, part of Clearwater’s Dine in Downtown Program. Photos by Amber Sigman
Artists Dacota Maphis and Daniel DeWindt of Safety Harbor order sushi at Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar in downtown Clearwater.
Artists Dacota Maphis and Daniel DeWindt of Safety Harbor order sushi at Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar in downtown Clearwater. Photos by Amber Sigman
Volunteers and supporters of the Florida4Warriors, Blue Thunder, and the Peacekeeper Initiative gather for a group photo at the event.
Volunteers and supporters of the Florida4Warriors, Blue Thunder, and the Peacekeeper Initiative gather for a group photo at the event. Photos by Amber Sigman
"Window Watching - The Wearable Art Series" on Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater showcasing the work of Demiree Barth (left), Adrianne Butler, Bobbie Halverson and seven other area artists in vacant store fronts.
"Window Watching - The Wearable Art Series" on Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater showcasing the work of Demiree Barth (left), Adrianne Butler, Bobbie Halverson and seven other area artists in vacant store fronts. Photos by Amber Sigman
Clusters of intriguing booths through Coachman Park gave visitors plenty of opportunities to discover a variety of artwork during the Art in the Park celebration.
Clusters of intriguing booths through Coachman Park gave visitors plenty of opportunities to discover a variety of artwork during the Art in the Park celebration. Photos by Carole Devillers

Clearwater

As locals and visitors famously enjoy fun in the sun here, the city of Clearwater focuses development efforts on downtown and CRA investments.

For Good Grayson ven den Berg, on left, with his longtime scouting friend, Mario Gil

Clearwater Boy Scout is prolific popcorn salesperson

Philip MorganWednesday, November 20, 2024
Development News Clearwater's Mercado, a newly built community plaza and gathering place at Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay, is the latest project in the city's effort to reinvigorate its Downtown Gateway area.

Clearwater's Mercado: A gathering place for Hispanic community, city

Christopher CurryWednesday, November 13, 2024
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Masthead gallery: Florida Birding & Nature Festival

Carole DevillersWednesday, November 6, 2024
For Good Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has held mini-ribbon cutting ceremonies as businesses reopen after the storms. On Friday, October 25th, a free concert at Horan Park in St. Pete Beach doubles as a fundraiser for displaced beach business workers.

Free fundraiser concert in St. Pete Beach, relief events in Clearwater, University Area

Friday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story Feeding Tampa Bay has daily food and emergency distribution events for hurricane relief. After Milton delivered a double whammy to the region, the nonprofit urgently needs volunteers.

Tampa Bay nonprofits expand hurricane relief after Milton

Christopher CurrySaturday, October 12, 2024
Feature Story In St. Petersburg, Milton toppled a construction crane at The Residences at 400 Central, the city’s tallest building, and ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field.

Milton recovery: Bridges reopen, evacuation orders begin to lift

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story The Ybor City Arts Tour returns to venues like HCC's Gallery114 on Thursday, October 17th.

October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, 10th anniversary SHINE Mural Festival

Christopher CurryMonday, September 30, 2024
Feature Story An update on Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene update

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story Yeti and Zamboni are the first two patients at Clearwater Marine Aquarium's new manatee rehabilitation center.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium expands conservation efforts with manatee rehabilitation center

Christopher CurryWednesday, September 18, 2024
For Good Nonprofit Wheels of Success celebrates 20 years of helping people down the road to success by providing the vehicles that get them to work.

Wheels of Success: Making a difference, one car at a time

Tashie TierneyWednesday, September 11, 2024
Feature Story .

Masthead gallery: Clearwater Beach

Carole DevillersWednesday, September 11, 2024
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Read more articles by Cheryl Rogers.

Cheryl Rogers is a freelance writer and editor who enjoys writing about careers. An ebook author, she also writes Bible Camp Mystery series that shares her faith. She is publisher of New Christian Books Online Magazine and founder of the Mentor Me Career Network, a free online community, offering career consulting, coaching and career information. Now a wife and mother, Cheryl discovered her love of writing as a child when she became enthralled with Nancy Drew mysteries. She earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism and Sociology from Loyola University in New Orleans. While working at Loyola's Personnel Office, she discovered her passion for helping others find jobs. A Miami native, Cheryl moved to the Temple Terrace area in 1985 to work for the former Tampa Tribune. 

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Marianne Hayes is a feature writer for 83 Degrees Media in the Tampa Bay region of Florida.

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Tiffany Razano is a Pinellas County-based writer and editor covering the City of Clearwater and other news and features in the Tampa Bay region for 83 Degrees.

Read more articles by Christopher Curry.

Chris Curry has been a writer for the 83 Degrees Media team since 2017. Chris also served as the development editor for a time before assuming the role of managing editor in May 2022. Chris lives in Clearwater. His professional career includes more than 15 years as a newspaper reporter, primarily in Ocala and Gainesville, before moving back home to the Tampa Bay Area. He enjoys the local music scene, the warm winters and Tampa Bay's abundance of outdoor festivals and events. When he's not working or spending time with family, he can frequently be found hoofing the trails at one of Pinellas County's nature parks.

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Dyllan Furness is a freelance writer and born-again Floridian based in Tampa. He covers the Tampa Bay Area’s development boom for 83 Degrees, with an eye out for sustainable and community-driven initiatives. 

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Janan Talafer enjoys writing for a diverse group of clients, including print and online publications, nonprofit organizations and public relations agencies. One of the highlights of her writing career was flying with the 91st Air Refueling Squadron out of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa FL for a feature about this elite military team. A journalism graduate of Bowling Green State University (OH), Janan’s early career was in health care marketing and public relations for hospitals in Connecticut and Tampa Bay. She is an avid gardener, loves East Coast swing dance and enjoys touring around St. Petersburg on the back of her husband’s scooter.
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