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Clearwater CRA In addition, major upscale residential have opened their doors. It’s all coming together in a gem that is once again beginning to sparkle.

The city of Clearwater’s Community Redevelopment Agency aims to promote Downtown Clearwater’s ongoing neighborhood revitalization through programs and initiatives that strengthen and stimulate our local economy and environment. Downtown Clearwater, historically the Pinellas County seat and center of commercial and social activity on Florida’s West Coast, now known as the Cleveland Street District in downtown Clearwater has a $10+ million streetscape. Just east of the Clearwater Harbor bluff, it is the perfect setting for the unique mix of shopping and dining enterprises that are restoring and preserving the district's distinctive character. A public art program and world class live entertainment at the Capitol Theatre offer pleasures for the eyes and ears and lushly landscaped medians and sidewalks provide cool places in an urban setting. The Clearwater Harbor Marina creates a vital link between the District’s new enterprises and the city’s spectacular waterfront.

10/10/2026

Emily’s Restaurant is the Clearwater CRA’s October Business Spotlight!

For more than 40 years, Emily’s has been a familiar part of Downtown Clearwater, with 17 years under former owners Tony and Ronnie Aloizakis. Now led by Nicholas “Nick” Pastis, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate, the restaurant is preserving its old-school character while looking toward the future.

Learn more about Nick’s vision for Emily’s, the restaurant’s history and what’s ahead in the full Business Spotlight video!

Emily’s is open 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, now including Sundays, at 101 S. Garden Ave. See their full menu at EmilysFamilyRestaurantDowntown.com

Read Full article: https://www.myclearwatercra.com/CRA-News/Emily%E2%80%99s-Restaurant-Begins-a-New-Chapter-in-Downtown-Clearwater

Spend Saturday in Downtown Clearwater at The Market Marie on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coachman Park. October ac...
10/09/2026

Spend Saturday in Downtown Clearwater at The Market Marie on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coachman Park. October activities include free mini pumpkins and a decorating area while supplies last, plus a bounce house, family activities, games, music and pet adoptions.

More than 130 local small businesses will be featured, along with handmade goods, art, jewelry, fresh produce, food trucks, sweet treats and more.

Coachman Park
300 Cleveland St., Clearwater
The Market Marie is held every second Saturday.

Downtown Clearwater offers garages, surface lots and on-street parking. Learn more: MyClearwater.com/DowntownParking.

Apparently, Clearwater takes its public art very seriously.What looked like a giant seahorse being stolen was actually a...
10/09/2026

Apparently, Clearwater takes its public art very seriously.

What looked like a giant seahorse being stolen was actually artist Robin Morgan taking SeaDance home as the current Clearwater Sculpture Series comes to an end.

The good news? Those empty sculpture pads won’t stay empty for long. The Clearwater Arts Alliance plans to install three new works on Cleveland Street next week. Stay Tuned!

Deadline Approaching for Downtown Development OpportunitiesThe city of Clearwater is seeking proposals for two developme...
10/07/2026

Deadline Approaching for Downtown Development Opportunities

The city of Clearwater is seeking proposals for two development opportunities in Downtown Clearwater:

- 618 Drew St.
- 115 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Developers interested in these opportunities are encouraged to review the property details and proposal requirements online.

Deadline to submit proposals is Oct. 16.

Learn more:
https://loom.ly/1hRiYMc

Congratulations to Emily’s Restaurant on being selected as the Clearwater CRA’s October Business Spotlight!A longtime Do...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to Emily’s Restaurant on being selected as the Clearwater CRA’s October Business Spotlight!

A longtime Downtown Clearwater favorite, Emily’s is entering a new chapter under owner Nicholas “Nick” Pastis following 17 years under Tony and Ronnie Aloizakis, who helped make the restaurant a welcoming place for generations of customers.

Pastis, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with more than 40 years of restaurant experience, is continuing Emily’s classic diner tradition while bringing fresh ideas and new opportunities to the restaurant.

Read full article: www.myclearwatercra.com/CRA-News/Emily%E2%80%99s-Restaurant-Begins-a-New-Chapter-in-Downtown-Clearwater

Emily’s is open 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, now including Sundays. Find them at 101 S. Garden Ave., Clearwater.

Website: EmilysFamilyRestaurantDowntown.com/

Stay tuned this October to learn more about Emily’s and its next chapter.

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10/02/2026

Make plans to celebrate fall at Coachman Park tomorrow, Oct. 3. Fall Y’all Festival will bring family-friendly activities and entertainment to the park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The free event will feature seasonal food and treats, food trucks, local vendors, a kids zone, contests and the Lil Miss & Sir Pumpkin Contest.

Coachman Park is located at 300 Cleveland St.

Event details: https://www.myclearwater.com/Events-and-Meetings/Fall-Yall-at-Coachman-Park

10/01/2026

North Greenwood got a taste of what’s ahead for The Village @ The Grove.

On Monday, Sept. 28, A Taste of the Village 2 showcased future Village tenants, giving the community an opportunity to meet the businesses, sample their offerings and experience the vision for this future North Greenwood destination.

Led by the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition, The Village @ The Grove is a collaborative effort in partnership with the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency and the city of Clearwater. The project is expected to open in spring 2027, bringing new businesses and job opportunities to the community.

A big shoutout to the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition, the participating businesses and everyone who came out to support the event and celebrate what’s ahead. Watch the recap video for a look back at the event and the businesses that helped bring the experience to life.

Learn more at CULC2020.org.

Become a Cleveland Street mobile vendor!Applications are open for artists, makers and retailers looking for an opportuni...
10/01/2026

Become a Cleveland Street mobile vendor!

Applications are open for artists, makers and retailers looking for an opportunity to showcase their products in the heart of Downtown Clearwater. Mobile vending creates another way for local businesses to connect with residents and visitors while contributing to an active Cleveland Street experience.

Learn more and apply: MyClearwaterCRA.com/MobileVendors

Fall Y’all brought a taste of autumn to Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend! Festival organizer Michele Northrup, known as SaucyQu...
09/30/2026

Fall Y’all brought a taste of autumn to Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend!

Festival organizer Michele Northrup, known as SaucyQueen, joined Manola “Nola” Louvon of Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi and Lao Deli to preview this weekend’s festivities at Coachman Park.

In the video, Nola prepares mango sticky rice with a seasonal twist and shares why participating in community events matters to her after 19 years downtown.

Fall Y’all will feature 170 vendors, food trucks, a corn maze, a free kids zone, pumpkin contests and more.

Saturday, Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St.

Free admission

Watch the feature: https://loom.ly/qUstPl8

Sponsored by the Clearwater Downtown Development Board.

The Village @ the Grove is making headlines! Spectrum Bay News 9 featured Taste of the Village, where hundreds of attend...
09/30/2026

The Village @ the Grove is making headlines!

Spectrum Bay News 9 featured Taste of the Village, where hundreds of attendees previewed 14 local businesses slated for this future North Greenwood destination.

The Village @ the Grove is led by the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC), with public investment from the Clearwater CRA and support from the city of Clearwater helping bring the community’s vision to life within the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area.

Congratulations to the coalition and participating businesses for showcasing the local talent and community vision behind The Village @ The Grove, expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.

Watch the feature: https://loom.ly/334dOS8

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