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Miles for HopeMiles for Hope, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Harvest have joined together for the first Miles for Hope Rummage Sale and Can Food Drive at 29245 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, located just south of Curlew Road. The event will raise awareness and funding for brain cancer
Published in Pinellas County

Winter Wonderland in ClearwaterWinter Wonderland is in its 17th year in downtown Clearwater, literally bringing thousands of people into downtown every year.  Our holiday village has the purpose of being a food & toy drive for the needy in our community, in addition to creating a wonderful holiday experience for children of all ages, so as to instill a hope for the future. 
 
As a result of Winter Wonderland, we have warmed the hearts of thousands and have delivered literally tons of food and toys to families in need over the years.

Winter Wonderland is put on each year by Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.  Donations to CCV are tax deductible.

Published in Pinellas County

Foundation for a Drug Free WorldIn the wake of the untimely death of entertainment icon Michael Jackson, amid allegations of drug overdose and in commemoration of the June 26th United Nations’ “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”, young volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug Free World stepped up their activities in bringing home their anti-drug message to Tampa Bay.

Published in Hillsborough County
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Art Lottery in Clearwater

Honorary Chairpersons 2008 Fred and Aleta Fisher with Fine Artist Sophie MatisseMartinis and Matisse an Art Lottery

Clearwater, FL (January 21, 2009)  - The Martinis and Matisse an Art Lottery is this Saturday January 24, 2009 at the FrankCrum Building in Clearwater, FL over 80 artists will be displaying their works.  

This year at this unique event, guest will view dozens of donated works of art while enjoying martinis, smooth jazz music, and fantastic food and desserts provide by area restaurants, Bonefish Grill, Bella Vino, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Salt Rock Grill, Rumba Island Bar & Grill, Guppy’s on the Beach, Marlin Darlin’, E & E Stakeout Grill, Island Way Grill, Mecca Café’, and Greektown Grille.

At the end of the evening, each piece of art will go home with a winner of the lottery style auction.

Published in Events

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