History of Clearwater, Florida, USA

1846 - A hurricane hits Clear Water Harbor

1888 - The first narrow gauge railroad was built in Clear Water Harbor.
There were 18 families living there at that time.
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1895 - Clear Water Harbor
Clear Water Harbor, an incorporated post-village of Hillsborough co., Fla., on the Gulf of Mexico, 90 miles S. of Cedar Keys. It has 4 churches, a public school, and a newspaper office.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1914 - The first hospital was built in Clearwater

The city of Clearwater was incorporated on May 27, 1915.

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1916 - Clearwater Public Library was built in Clearwater

The Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team began spring training in Clearwater in the 1940s.

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1978 - "I STILL SEE WINDOWS COMING AT ME" - CLEARWATER SCHOOL HORROR LINGERS IN WAKE OF TWISTER KILLING 2; 95 HURT.
Clearwater, Fla. (UPI) - MATTI RAMSEY had her bingo card almost full when the lights went out and she saw the shadow of the tornado zip past, hurling the top of an oak tree into her fifth grade classroom.
"Everything started coming in through the windows -- wind, rain, wood and stuff. The roof blew right off. It slung me up against the wall. I threw my arms up in front of my face," MATTI, 12, said, pointing to the rows of glass sliver cuts from her wrist to her shoulder.
Within 2 or 3 minutes at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, a howling tornado demolished High Point Elementary School, killing two children and injuring 95 other students and teachers.

The dead were identified as JOHN TIMOTHY DUVAL, JR., who was celebrating his sixth birthday, and 5-year-old GARY STALY.

(Transcriber's Note: Another child, SCOTTY WILMOT, aged 6, passed away in a hospital 9 days after the disaster.)

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2022 - Pinellas County, Florida bans books
This book has been banned:

Gender Queer: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe
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April 26, 2022

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Clearwater:
Clearwater Beach:

Of course, you can't visit Clearwater without spending some time at its famous beach. Relax on the white sands, take a dip in the clear waters, and enjoy the stunning sunsets.

Pier 60:

This iconic pier is not only a great spot for fishing but also hosts a nightly sunset celebration. You'll find street performers, artisans, and a lively atmosphere.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium:

Home to Winter the Dolphin (from the movie Dolphin Tale), this aquarium focuses on marine life rescue and rehabilitation. It's an educational and heartwarming experience.

Caladesi Island State Park:

Accessible only by boat, Caladesi Island is an unspoiled paradise with nature trails and pristine beaches. Rent a kayak and explore the mangroves.

Honeymoon Island State Park:

Another beautiful state park, Honeymoon Island is perfect for hiking, bird watching, and enjoying the beach. Shelling is also popular here.

Moccasin Lake Nature Park:

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