Demographics -
With a year-round population of just over 100,000, Clearwater gets busy in the winter with another 20,000 winter residents and the bulk of the 5 million vacationers staying in area hotels, motels and vacation rentals. -
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Getting Around -
Once you make it to the beach area, the main North/South road is Gulf Blvd. There's a nice Trolley system that runs up and down the beach and is quite inexpensive. The main road going East/West is SR 60, and ends at Pier 60 in Clearwater beach and runs East to the Tampa Airport. -
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Getting Here -
Helpful information on getting to Clearwater either by air or car. Several airports service Clearwater - including the St. Peterbsurg-Clearwater Airport. Close proximity to the Interstates make driving easy. -
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History -
Aside from a few shell mounds of the coastal Calusa Indian tribes, there is no decernable human handprint before the late 19th Century. Between the hurricanes and unbearable summer humidy, Clearwater was only for the hearty. -
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Local Resources -
This local guide to many of the resources available to travelers includes listigs of the local Chamber of Commerce offices, Tourism and Convention Visitors Bureaus and other helpful places. -
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Maps and Directions -
Here are a few tips on selecting and using some of the maps that are available for visitors to Clearwater. Many locl maps are free and can be obtained at any of the local visitor centers or the brochure rack in your hotel lobby. -
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Weather -
What to expect with the weather in Clearwater. Local tempertures throughout the year, ocean temps, and rainfall. Also a brief primer on what some of the seasons have in store for you beyond the averages. -
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