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Good Morning Clearwater! ☀️
Welcome back to MyClearwaterScoop. Spring may be on the calendar, but Clearwater is already running on full Summer energy.
The Gulf is sitting at a warm 81 degrees, our community is coming together in powerful ways, and there is plenty happening this week worth knowing about. Grab your coffee and let's dive in.
BTW…know a hidden gem, lost pet, or local event? Submit it here →
Photo Courtesy of Peggy Paulson
Today’s issue includes:
🌊 Free World Oceans Day Celebration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium — June 6th
🚨 Clearwater Volunteers Fight Human Trafficking With Soap and Awareness
🏖️ Clearwater Beach Water Temperature - Summer Is Here Early
🐾 Help us find Zena, Leah and Lobo
🎵 Sam Barber Live at Clearwater Sound
🎵 Nightrain the Gun’s N’ Roses Experience/Tribute
🏓 Stay Active Clearwater
🧘 Yoga
🚶♀️ SilverSneakers: Boom Class
🎯 Trivia nights this week
Community News
🌊 Free World Oceans Day Celebration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium — June 6th
Photo Courtesy of Scott Stefan
Living in Clearwater means we have a front row seat to one of the most respected marine conservation organizations in the world. On Saturday June 6th from 10am to 2pm Clearwater Marine Aquarium is hosting a free World Oceans Day celebration open to the entire community. Fifty exhibitors from across Tampa Bay and the nation will be on hand sharing their conservation missions, with hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
No ticket required for the event itself… just show up. Discounted aquarium admission is also available on the day for anyone who wants to explore inside. Whether you're a lifelong ocean advocate or just curious about what's happening in our own waters this is a genuinely worthwhile free Saturday morning in Clearwater.
Learn More and Plan Your Visit → Here
🚨 Clearwater Volunteers Fight Human Trafficking With Soap and Awareness
Photo Courtesy of The Soap Project
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and local volunteers are doing something about it right here in Clearwater. On Tuesday nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project distributed soap bars printed with the hotline number along with hygiene kits and missing children posters to hotels and diners along Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The goal is simple but powerful; get resources directly into the hands of potential victims, often the only private moment they have is in a hotel bathroom.
Selah Freedom conducts similar outreach multiple times a month across the region with two more outreach days planned in Pinellas County this month. If you or someone you know needs help the National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24 hours a day seven days a week at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733. This is our community looking out for each other.
Read the full story Here
🏖️ Clearwater Beach Water Temperature - Summer Is Here Early
If you've been waiting for the Gulf to warm up the wait is over. Clearwater Beach water temperatures have reached 81 degrees. Warm, clear, and perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or just wading in. Historically Gulf temperatures peak around 85-86 degrees in late summer so we're already well into comfortable swimming territory ahead of schedule.
Check current water temperatures and conditions Here
Watch the live Clearwater Beach Cam Here
🐾 Lost & Found Pets
Our pets aren't just animals — they're family. If you've seen any of the pets below please email us at [email protected] and we will connect you directly with their families. One share could bring someone's baby home.
Zena
Zena has been missing for over 75 days from the Seville Condo area near Clearwater Costco. Her heartbroken family will not give up searching
Leah
Leah has been missing since April 28th from the King Arthur Court in Dunedin. Her Mom has owned her since she was a puppy.
Lobo
Lobo has been missing since May 11th from Gladden Park in St. Petersburg. Her Mom has owned her since she was a puppy.
Local Events
🎵 Sam Barber Live at Clearwater Sound Thursday May 25th 6:30 pm The BayCare Sound - Coachman Park INFO & TICKETS →
🎵 Nightrain the Gun’s N’ Roses Experience/Tribute Saturday May 23rd Gates open 6:00 pm OCC Roadhouse Clearwater, FL INFO & TICKETS →
🌊 Free World Oceans Day Celebration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium - June 6th. Learn More and Plan Your Visit INFO & TICKETS →
🐢 Sea Turtle Nesting Patrol Experience Join conservation volunteers monitoring nests along the beach Reservations required INFO & TICKETS →
Stay Active Clearwater
🚶♀️ SilverSneakers: Boom Class Wednesday May 20th at 8:00 am or 9:00 am - Aging Well Center @ The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33765, View Map LEARN MORE →
🚶♀️ SilverSneakers: Zumba Gold Class Thursday May 21st at 9:00 am - Aging Well Center @ The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33765, View Map LEARN MORE →
🧘 Yoga Thursday May 21st at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Aging Well Center @ The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33765, View Map FEES & LEARN MORE →
⛵ Clearwater Community Sailing Center A nonprofit sailing center at 1001 Gulf Blvd offering boat rentals, sailing lessons for all ages, and Summer Camp. Open Tuesday through Sunday 9am to 5pm. LEARN MORE →
🏓 Pickleball Court Locations: Here is the easiest way to find Pickleball courts near you with an interactive map. LEARN MORE →
🎯 Trivia nights this week
🏖️ Near the Beach
Coco’s Crush Bar North Beach Wednesday 8:00 pm View Map
🏙️ Inland
⚠️ Trivia nights and schedules can change. We recommend confirming directly with the venue before heading out. Know of a change or a new spot? Tell Scout →
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Stan, Scoop and Scout