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Beachgoers can Park and Ride for Free to Clearwater Beach through April 29

The city of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority are offering free parking and rides to the beach from now until April 29.

The promotion, which started Feb. 19, runs through Sunday, April 29. The service will pick-up at two designated parking lots in downtown Clearwater every fifteen minutes and drop-off riders at PSTA’s new Clearwater Beach Transit Center just east of the roundabout. Riders who board at either the Harborview Center parking lot at 300 Cleveland St. or at the City Hall parking lot at 112 S. Osceola Ave. will receive a free PSTA Day Pass good for unlimited usage on any route in their system for the remainder of that day.

“The city of Clearwater is pleased to partner with PSTA to help alleviate some traffic congestion to Clearwater Beach,” said Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos. “This Park & Ride promotion will give beachgoers and employees an alternative mode of transportation which will be beneficial because parking, while plentiful, is limited during the spring.”

This is the second year PSTA and the city have partnered to provide enhanced public transportation services as an alternative to driving and parking on the beach.

“We’ve had great success with this promotion in the past, and many of our residents and international visitors have come to rely on the convenience of this Park & Ride service during Spring Break,” said PSTA Chief Executive Officer Brad Miller. “The amount of community support that we have received from the City of Clearwater has been invaluable to the success of this promotion.”

Beachgoers can Park and Ride for Free to Clearwater Beach through April 29

The city of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority are offering free parking and rides to the beach from now until April 29.

The promotion, which started Feb. 19, runs through Sunday, April 29. The service will pick-up at two designated parking lots in downtown Clearwater every fifteen minutes and drop-off riders at PSTA’s new Clearwater Beach Transit Center just east of the roundabout. Riders who board at either the Harborview Center parking lot at 300 Cleveland St. or at the City Hall parking lot at 112 S. Osceola Ave. will receive a free PSTA Day Pass good for unlimited usage on any route in their system for the remainder of that day.

“The city of Clearwater is pleased to partner with PSTA to help alleviate some traffic congestion to Clearwater Beach,” said Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos. “This Park & Ride promotion will give beachgoers and employees an alternative mode of transportation which will be beneficial because parking, while plentiful, is limited during the spring.”

This is the second year PSTA and the city have partnered to provide enhanced public transportation services as an alternative to driving and parking on the beach.

“We’ve had great success with this promotion in the past, and many of our residents and international visitors have come to rely on the convenience of this Park & Ride service during Spring Break,” said PSTA Chief Executive Officer Brad Miller. “The amount of community support that we have received from the City of Clearwater has been invaluable to the success of this promotion.”

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Downtown Clearwater will be the go to destination in Tampa Bay this weekend, Feb. 23-25 with a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy.

Blast Friday: The Romantics | Cleveland Street District | Feb. 23

The action-packed weekend begins on Friday, Feb. 23 with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Blast Friday featuring the Romantics. Visitors to this free festival will find food trucks and vendors serving a variety of food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while listening to some old time classic rock by The Romantics. Get more information or purchase VIP seats near the stage by visiting RuthEckerdHall.com.

Clearwater Blues Walk | Cleveland Street District | Feb. 23

To add to the excitement of Blast Friday, and to get the excitement building for the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, the Clearwater Blues Walk will also be jamming out on Friday, Feb. 23. Visitors will be treated to performances by RJ Howson, Easy Street Band, Ellie Lee and Blues Fury at different locations along Cleveland Street. Local businesses will also be getting in on the excitement by offering special deals during the event.

Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market | Cleveland Street | Feb. 24

The Clearwater Farmers Market will have a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Feb. 24 at its brand new location in the heart of downtown Clearwater along the 500 and 600 blocks of Cleveland Street. The market will offer a variety of goodies. In addition to farm fresh produce, visitors will find artisan body care products, interesting wearables and accessories, pet treats and a variety of specialty foods and beverages. The market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival Presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater | Coachman Park | Feb. 24-25

The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival is becoming one of the city’s most anticipated and beloved events each year offering up top-rated blues artists with a side of mouth watering seafood. The lineup for the 2018 Sea-Blues Festival at Coachman Park Feb. 24-25 includes the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, ZZ Ward, Toronzo Cannon, Ana Popovic and more.  This year’s festival is shaping up to be the most popular one yet, so those planning to attend may want to consider purchasing a reserved seating ticket. Find more information and tickets by visiting Sea-Blues.com.

These events will all be taking place downtown Clearwater, but Clearwater Beach will still be hosting popular events like Sunsets at Pier 60. Visitors can stay parked downtown and take the Clearwater Ferry or Jolley Trolley to the beach. Visit ClearwaterFerry.com or ClearwaterJolleyTrolley.com. During this time beachgoers can also hitch a ride to the beach as part of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s Park N Ride service. Get more details by visiting PSTA.net/SpringBreak or calling (727) 540-1900.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Downtown Clearwater will be the go to destination in Tampa Bay this weekend, Feb. 23-25 with a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy.

Blast Friday: The Romantics | Cleveland Street District | Feb. 23

The action-packed weekend begins on Friday, Feb. 23 with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Blast Friday featuring the Romantics. Visitors to this free festival will find food trucks and vendors serving a variety of food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while listening to some old time classic rock by The Romantics. Get more information or purchase VIP seats near the stage by visiting RuthEckerdHall.com.

Clearwater Blues Walk | Cleveland Street District | Feb. 23

To add to the excitement of Blast Friday, and to get the excitement building for the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, the Clearwater Blues Walk will also be jamming out on Friday, Feb. 23. Visitors will be treated to performances by RJ Howson, Easy Street Band, Ellie Lee and Blues Fury at different locations along Cleveland Street. Local businesses will also be getting in on the excitement by offering special deals during the event.

Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market | Cleveland Street | Feb. 24

The Clearwater Farmers Market will have a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Feb. 24 at its brand new location in the heart of downtown Clearwater along the 500 and 600 blocks of Cleveland Street. The market will offer a variety of goodies. In addition to farm fresh produce, visitors will find artisan body care products, interesting wearables and accessories, pet treats and a variety of specialty foods and beverages. The market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival Presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater | Coachman Park | Feb. 24-25

The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival is becoming one of the city’s most anticipated and beloved events each year offering up top-rated blues artists with a side of mouth watering seafood. The lineup for the 2018 Sea-Blues Festival at Coachman Park Feb. 24-25 includes the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, ZZ Ward, Toronzo Cannon, Ana Popovic and more.  This year’s festival is shaping up to be the most popular one yet, so those planning to attend may want to consider purchasing a reserved seating ticket. Find more information and tickets by visiting Sea-Blues.com.

These events will all be taking place downtown Clearwater, but Clearwater Beach will still be hosting popular events like Sunsets at Pier 60. Visitors can stay parked downtown and take the Clearwater Ferry or Jolley Trolley to the beach. Visit ClearwaterFerry.com or ClearwaterJolleyTrolley.com. During this time beachgoers can also hitch a ride to the beach as part of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s Park N Ride service. Get more details by visiting PSTA.net/SpringBreak or calling (727) 540-1900.

Paint Your Heart Out, Clearwater is seeking volunteer painters, financial donors and sponsors to help with this year’s event.

On March 24, volunteers will help paint 15 to 20 Clearwater homes. We need professional and amateur painters who can volunteer and get the job done in a day. Afterwards, there will be a celebration in Downtown Clearwater to celebrate the day with food, drinks, prizes and gifts for volunteers.

The organization is also seeking financial donations and sponsors to help continue the work that has benefited the Clearwater community for 25 years.

Paint Your Heart Out, Clearwater once a year paints the homes of disadvantaged homeowners and the elderly in Clearwater.

Help Paint Your Heart Out, Clearwater continue to improve the lives of people who need assistance.

For more information, email PYHOCpaintmyhouse@gmail.com or call (727) 562-4664.