
A new HabitatPinellas home is dedicated–indoor because of inclement weather. I’m happy to say a few words on behalf of Mayor George Cretekos and my colleagues on the City Council. Also, on behalf of the Clearwater Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. I presented an American flag and flagpole for the new homeowners, which they proudly fly on the outside of their new home. With Mike Sutton, Doreen Caudell and Kristi Cheatham Pettit. March 17, 2017

Chamber of Commerce officials, family, and friends stood outside the entrance on Highway 60, east of downtone Clearwater, with Mayor George Cretekos and my city council colleagues for the ribbon-cutting. With Ellen Pope, Bob Childress and many others! March 16, 2017

Spectrum representatives and Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce officials joined Mayor George Cretekos and my Clearwater City Council colleague Bill Jonson for the ribbon-cutting of Spectrum’s new store at the Countryside Mall. March 16, 2017

President Matt Werner greeted city officials and Dunedin Blue Jay mascot DJ and the Clearwater Threshers Phinley to the Countryside Sports Complex Little League fields. — with Mayor George Cretekos, Matt Werner, City Manager William Horne, Phinley – The Clearwater Threshers Mascot, and fellow councilmember colleague Bill Jonson, at the Countryside Little League.

The city council, city manager, and Phillies executives gather in the locker room before being introduced on the field. with William Horne, Doreen Caudell, Mayor George Cretekos, Bill Jonson and John Timberlake, at Spectrum Field.

I am enjoying being able to visit each of our five Clearwater libraries twice a year. Here at the Countryside Library, who showed up but my Sons of the American Revolution compatriot Harry Fuller. Attendees spent time discussing city development plans, including Imagine Clearwater. (see http://www.imagineclearwater.com) Looking forward to the Main Library next. February 23, 2017

Today’s anniversary of the Tampa Bay Escape Room was celebrated by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, members of the downtown business community, city staff, and members of the Clearwater City Council. I keep suggesting the council have an evening here, but am always reminded that it would have to be open to the public, with notes taken; not quite appropriate at the Escape Room!— February 13, 2017