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Clearwater’s Fort Harrison Welcomes Community, Honors 97 Years of Community Service
Built in the waning days of the Florida Land Boom, the Fort Harrison has provided lodging for baseball players and rock stars and now serves as a religious retreat for members of the 21st century’s fastest-growing religion.

February 14, 2024

The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay Attack Litter, Inspires Care for the Environment
67 volunteers from The Way to Happiness Association collected more than 200 pounds of litter during their monthly cleanup of the Pinellas Trail on Saturday January 27th.

February 1, 2024

Venezuela USA Foundation Presents “Certamen La Bahía” Pageant, Showcases Inner Beauty
Symbolizing hope and showcasing personal growth, Certamen La Bahia graces Clearwater's Fort Harrison retreat.

January 27, 2024

Winter Wonderland Wraps Up 30 Years of Making Memories
With guests of all ages enjoying Winter Wonderland, Pinellas County families in need are the ones who benefit.

January 4, 2024

Volunteer Ministers Offer Tools to Help Salvage New Year’s Resolutions
With only 6% of survey responders saying they have maintained their New Year’s Resolution into the Fall, the Volunteer Ministers are ready with free tools to help increase the percentages.

January 4, 2024

Volunteer Ministers Recognize Spiritual Literacy Month at Downtown Clearwater Center
With religious persecution a centuries-long struggle, Spiritual Literacy Day seeks to create understanding.

December 17, 2023

Gingerbread Fort Harrison Completes Construction: Old-World Craftsmanship Not Lost on New Generation
With meticulous care and old-school techniques, a team of chefs re-create the historic Fort Harrison out of gingerbread.

December 14, 2023

Christmas Trees’ Arrival Means Santa’s Arrival Imminent
The arrival of nearly 100 live Christmas trees to Winter Wonderland marks one of the final stages of the construction of Winter Wonderland, which will open on Saturday, December 2nd.

November 23, 2023

The Most Dangerous Time of the Year is the Target of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World
The holidays can be a tough time for many, drugs and alcohol abuse just add fuel to the fire. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is planning to flip the script.

November 23, 2023

White Ribbon Day Commemorated with Open House in Clearwater
November 25th’s White Ribbon Day is an international day to raise awareness of violence against women.

November 16, 2023

Volunteers Prepare for Santa – Winter Wonderland Opens December 2nd
The 30th Annual Winter Wonderland in downtown Clearwater will provide family-friendly experiences to thousands this holiday season.

November 16, 2023

Volunteer Ministers offer tools to help keep stress and anxiety off the holiday menu
Proper preparation for the “most wonderful time of the year” can lead to a happier and healthier holiday season.

November 9, 2023

Ghost Train is Highlight of Old-Fashioned Halloween Celebration in Clearwater
More treats than tricks were in store for attendees at a Halloween celebration in Clearwater.

November 2, 2023

Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida Combats Drug Illiteracy for Red Ribbon Week
The Foundation for a Drug Free World is honoring Red-Ribbon Week by educating youth on the Truth About Drugs.

October 24, 2023

Volunteers ready to build holiday cheer in Clearwater
Clearwater's Winter Wonderland will be celebrating 30 years of holiday spirit, but it would be nothing without the volunteer core who build it.

October 19, 2023

Spurning Commercialization of Halloween, Old-Fashioned Halloween Celebration planned for Clearwater
A nostalgia for Halloween is the inspiration behind an old-time Halloween celebration in Clearwater.

October 12, 2023

Surviving Hurricanes, Trade Embargos and a Crash, a Clearwater Treasure turns 97
Clearwater's Fort Harrison has served as the heart of the community for 97 years next month.

October 5, 2023

Scientology Information Center Open House Highlights October’s National Bullying Prevention Month to Help Victims
Bullying is a downward spiral resulting in stress, depression, anxiety and crippled self-esteem - but how do you stop it once it starts?

September 28, 2023

In the Face of a Fast-Food Culture the American Culinary Federation Celebrates Culinary Excellence
For a gathering of chefs at Clearwater's Fort Harrison, good food, companionship and acknowledgement of excellence were on the menu.

September 28, 2023

Fashions with Flair Fashion Show Raises Funds for Pinellas County Families in Need
20% of Pinellas County children don't have food security. If the community doesn't help them, who will? Thus enter the Pinellas County Sheriff's Police Athletic League and the Clearwater Community Volunteers with their annual fundraiser.

September 19, 2023

Celebrate National On-Line Learning Day with Free On-Line Courses Based on the Works of L. Ron Hubbard
National On-Line Learning Day will be celebrated across the US on September 15th. Celebrate the day by taking free on-line training to help handle stress and anxiety through the Tools for Life on-line courses.

September 7, 2023

Prominent Tampa Bay Ladies Walk the Fashions with Flair Runway This September
The Clearwater Community Volunteers bring their Fashions with Flair Fashion Show back to Clearwater's Fort Harrison on September 16th.

August 31, 2023

Watching the World in an Afternoon – Scientology Info Center Welcomes Film Buffs to View Documentary Films
The Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater offers a window to the world through their weekly documentary film series.

August 18, 2023

In Honor of National Non-Profit Day, Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Welcomes Non-Profit Leaders
National Non-Profit Day is a wonderful way to acknowledge those who serve our communities!

August 10, 2023