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Clearwater
As locals and visitors famously enjoy fun in the sun here, the city of Clearwater focuses development efforts on beachfront luxury resorts and on downtown projects. Waterfront Aqualea Resort and Residences, a $105 million coral-colored luxury hotel and condominium development, opened in 2009 adjacent to the high-end Sandpearl Resort and Sandpearl Residences. New projects downtown include Station Square, a 15-story residential tower, the Strand at Clearwater Centre and Water’s Edge.
Clearwater Arts Alliance helps city shine through public art
The Clearwater Arts Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the city's cultural landscape through public art, arts education, and community engagement.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s Steve Weinberger: Beyond the big stage
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation CEO reflects on long-running festival, flourishing outreach and education programs
Clearwater turns surplus properties into redevelopment opportunities
Clearwater is marketing dozens of surplus city parcels with strong redevelopment potential.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay competitive grants support nonprofits and their mission
Community Foundation Tampa Bay's annual competitive grant program supports nonprofits working to improve the quality of life in communities across the region.
Redefining Refuge: Natasha Nascimento’s mission of hope for exploited children
Launched in 2010, Tampa Bay nonprofit Redefining Refuge has a vital, heart-wrenching role in providing care, support, and advocacy for children and youth recovered from exploitation and trafficking.
County Commission chair proposes to stop funding Creative Pinellas
Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott proposes the county stop funding its local arts agency, Creative Pinellas, in the budget year starting October 1.
Pinellas cities’ construction projects aim to revitalize key areas
For Largo, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, and Oldsmar, city construction projects are part of the effort to revitalize key areas of the community.
Creative Pinellas accepting artist grant applications for environmental-themed “Making Waves”
Creative Pinellas is launching “Making Waves,” a new environmental-themed cultural tourism pilot program, in spring 2026. Pinellas-based artists who want to take part have an August 31st deadline to apply for grant funding.
A Mother’s Arms’ “Purses for Purpose” supports mission to uplift vulnerable mothers, children
A Mother's Arms' inaugural fundraiser, "Purses for Purpose," raises money for the grassroots Clearwater nonprofit's mission to support vulnerable mothers and prevent child abuse.
