Clearwater Celebrates July 4th

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Mayor George Cretekos behind the camera captures Clearwater Gas System director Chuck Warrington and me as we visit with Paul Wilson before he takes the stage in Coachman Park. — with Bob CundiffChuck Warrington and Paul Wilson. July 4, 2017

Habitat Pinellas Transforms 12 Clearwater Lots

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Home sponsors join Chamber, city and county officials and Habitat for Humanity for the groundbreaking. A dozen new Habitat homes will go up on these Clearwater lots. — with William Horne, George CretekosBob CundiffHoyt Hamilton and Tracy Haller West.

SAR Compatriot Gary Coil Passes

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It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the passing of Compatriot Gary Coil. Gary was the First Vice – President of the Clearwater Chapter Sons of the American. Gary enjoyed talking about American history and was a hard-working member of the Board of Governors. A longtime History teacher at Seminole High School, and resident of New Port Richey, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.— with Dan HooperGeorge PrattPat Niemann,Parks HoneywellBob Cundiff and James Grayshaw.

Clearwater visits Talen Energy Stadium

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The Philadelpia Union practiced in Clearwater this spring. It’s great to be able to see them in their home stadium. The Philadelphia Union plays in Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA. — with Kristina AlspawBill Jonson, George CretekosCarolyn Farinola CretekosWilliam Horne,Zachary ThornKelly WaltzEric WaltzHoyt Hamilton and Bob Cundiff at Talen Energy Stadium.

Clearwater Fire Graduates Eight

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Members of Recruit Class 18 received their pins and were then congratulated by Chief Scott Ehlers, my city council colleagues Bill Jonson and Mayor George Cretekos and me. — with Bill Jonson and George Cretekos at Clearwater Fire Station 48.

Calvary Christian High School Baseball Team Honored

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The Clearwater City Council welcomed the Calvary Christian High School Warriors baseball team to tonight’s meeting. The team just completed an undefeated season and won the Florida High School 4A class baseball championship. The Head of School David Kilgore and baseball coach Greg Olsen were also in attendance. Congratulations from the entire City of Clearwater! — with Bill JonsonDoreen Caudell and Mayor George Cretekos at Clearwater City Hall.

The Edge Hotel opens in Clearwater

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Hotelier Jeff Keierleber and Mayor George Cretekos cut the ribbon with theEdge Hotel staff, Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce officials, and city councilmemer Hoyt Hamilton. — with Hoyt Hamilton,George CretekosJeff KeierleberJuli Norberg and Darlene Kole. May 25, 2017