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Happy Friday Clearwater! ☀️
Are you as tired of political attack ads and all the BS as we are? 😂 This week, we're asking a provocative question: What if politicians actually faced consequences for lying? Wales has an interesting idea! But enough politics, because we've got a weekend to enjoy! ⚾
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the World Series, and we've rounded up Clearwater's sports bars and local hangouts where you can catch the action. Plus, we've got live music, comedy, Halloween fun for the family, a look at Clearwater Beach's water temperature and crowds, and five furry friends who need our help finding homes. 🐾 From CAKE at The BayCare Sound to free local concerts, Owl-O-Ween, sunset yoga, and trivia nights, there's plenty to keep you entertained.
So grab your coffee, skip the political commercials, and dive into this week's Scoop. Clearwater has better things to offer than another 30-second attack ad! 🌴
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Today’s issue includes:
🗳️ What If Politicians Couldn't Lie? Wales Has an Idea! Plus, Escape the Political BS 🌴
🍹⚾ 🏈 Enough Political BS! Let's Have Some Fun This Weekend, Clearwater!
⚾ Where to Watch the Rays in the World Series: Clearwater's Sports Bars & Local Hangouts!
🌊 Clearwater Beach Water Temperature - Plus a Live Look at the Crowds
🐾 Help us find Zena, Leah, Lobo, River, and Mama Kitty
🎸 CAKE at The BayCare Sound - Tonight, Friday, Oct 23rd.
😂 Jessica Kirson - Comedy Show - Bilheimer Theater - Tonight - Friday
🎸 Zach Seufert - FREE - Crabby’s Dockside - Tonight-Friday
🎸 Razed by Wolves- FREE - Whiskey Wings Countryside - Tonight-Friday
😂 Clearwater Comedy Club - Te’ Davis and The Dark & Dirty Comedy Show
🎃 Pumpking Plunge - Morningside Pool - Saturday
🌳🦉 Owl-O-Ween at Moccasin Lake Nature Park - Saturday
🎸 Skunkhammer- FREE - Whiskey Wings Countryside - Saturday
🎸 Stick Martin - FREE - Crabby’s Dockside - Saturday
🌳🥾🏓 Stay Active Clearwater
🧘♀️🌅 FREE Sunset Yoga - Monday
🎯 Trivia nights this week & Music Bingo
Community News
🗳️ What If Politicians Couldn't Lie? Wales Has an Idea!
Socialists! Corruption! Radicals! The End of Democracy!
UGH!!! Can we just watch a damn football game?
Or a baseball game?
Apparently not.
With Election Day approaching, it seems nearly impossible to turn on the television without being bombarded by another political attack ad.
One candidate is supposedly a socialist. Another is corrupt. Someone else is a dangerous extremist. According to the ominous voice in the background, electing the wrong person could bring civilization to its knees.
Cue the dramatic music. Darken the screen. Show an unflattering photograph.
Whatever you do, make sure the voters are terrified!
Is anyone else exhausted by this? Damn…I miss fast food and even shampoo ads.
🏴 Meanwhile, Across the Atlantic...
There's a country doing something rather interesting about political dishonesty.
Wales. Yes, Wales!
While we're trying to figure out how to get through an entire football game without another political commercial, lawmakers in Wales have been tackling a much bigger question:
What if politicians could actually face legal consequences for deliberately misleading voters?
In March 2026, the Welsh Parliament, known as the Senedd, passed legislation requiring the government to establish rules prohibiting false or misleading statements of fact intended to influence election results.
The legislation received Royal Assent in April.
Now, before anyone starts packing their bags for Wales, there's an important catch.
The specific rules still have to be developed, and the election-lying prohibition isn't expected to take effect before 2030. The law also doesn't mean every exaggerated campaign promise or political insult will suddenly become a criminal offense.
However, Wales has taken a significant step toward addressing a problem that frustrates voters far beyond its borders.
🤥 There's a Difference Between an Opinion and a Lie
Calling someone a socialist, conservative, liberal, or radical might be a political opinion, an exaggeration, or simply an attempt to scare voters.
But deliberately making false factual claims to influence an election? That's another story.
Of course, there's a tricky question: Who decides what's a lie?
Any law addressing political dishonesty would need to protect free speech, distinguish honest mistakes from deliberate deception, and prevent politicians from using it against their opponents.
Those are legitimate concerns.
Shouldn't voters also be able to expect something as basic as the truth?
🇺🇸 Imagine a Different Kind of Campaign Commercial
Imagine turning on the television and hearing:
"Here's what I plan to do about property taxes."
"Here's how I'll address housing costs."
"Here's my plan for improving roads and public safety."
Then, brace yourself for this radical concept:
"Here's how I intend to pay for it."
No thunderstorm sound effects. No sinister narrator. No suggestion that your neighbor's preferred candidate is personally responsible for the downfall of Western civilization.
Just information that helps people decide who deserves their vote.
What a concept!
🌴 A Little Less Fear. A Little More Truth.
We're not suggesting that elections aren't important. They absolutely are.
With Election Day on November 3, we'll be talking more about voting in next week's Scoop.
However, there's a difference between taking elections seriously and accepting an endless barrage of fear, accusations, and political BS.
Wales hasn't solved political dishonesty. Its new approach still has important legal questions to answer.
At least it's asking something worth considering:
Should knowingly misleading voters carry consequences beyond simply losing an election?
We'd love to hear what you think.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we'd really like to watch a little football, enjoy some baseball, and get through a commercial break without being told the country is about to implode.
Is that really too much to ask? 🏈⚾
🍹⚾ 🏈 Enough Political BS! Let's Have Some Fun This Weekend, Clearwater!
If you've made it through another week of political attack ads without throwing the remote at your television, congratulations!
You deserve a weekend off.
So, Clearwater has plenty of ways to escape the doom, gloom, finger-pointing, and commercials warning us that civilization is approximately one election away from collapsing.
We've got live music, comedy, Halloween festivities, beautiful sunsets, and something especially exciting for Tampa Bay sports fans.
Our Tampa Bay Rays are going to the WORLD SERIES! ⚾🏆
Yes, while the politicians have been busy throwing accusations, the Rays have been busy winning baseball games!
They're taking on the Milwaukee Brewers, with Game 1 on Friday and Game 2 on Saturday, both at 8 PM.
Here's the really exciting part: Neither team has ever won a World Series championship. Somebody's making history!
We've even put together a separate guide to some great local sports bars where you can cheer on the Rays. You'll find that in our next article.
Also, baseball isn't the only thing happening around town.
🎸 Friday, October 23
CAKE at The BayCare Sound | 8:30 PM
The alternative-rock favorites are bringing their unmistakable sound to downtown Clearwater. A little live music sounds considerably better than another campaign commercial.
📍 255 Drew St. | Event details and tickets
Jessica Kirson at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre | 8 PM
Need a good laugh? Here's your chance. The popular stand-up comedian brings her energetic, no-holds-barred humor to downtown Clearwater. Ages 18 and older.
📍 405 Cleveland St. | Event details and tickets
🎃 Saturday, October 24
Pumpkin Plunge | Noon–3 PM
Forget picking pumpkins from a patch. How about swimming for one?
Families can splash into Morningside Activity Pool, pick a pumpkin from the water, and decorate it afterward.
Pre-registration is $5 with a recreation card or $6 without one. Day-of admission is $8. Pumpkin picking runs from noon to 2 PM.
📍 2400 Harn Blvd. | City event information
🌳🦉 Owl-O-Ween at Moccasin Lake Nature Park | 3–7 PM
Who needs another scary political commercial when you can spend the afternoon with actual owls?
This family-friendly fall celebration features animal encounters, a pumpkin patch, costume contests, and more.
Admission is just $2 per person, paid at the event.
📍 2750 Park Trail Lane | Event details
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue | 7 PM
Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia return in a stage comedy inspired by the beloved television characters.
Thank you for being a friend. Especially one who doesn't insist on discussing politics over dinner.
Ages 18 and older.
📍 Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. | Event calendar
The Hip Abduction | 7 PM
Bring your dancing shoes! Enjoy an evening of upbeat, tropical-influenced alternative music with special guests Coyote Island and Sensamotion.
📍 The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St. | Event calendar
Garrison Keillor & Erica Rhodes | 8 PM
A night of storytelling and comedy at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. Because sometimes laughing at life's absurdities is exactly what we need.
📍 405 Cleveland St. | Event calendar
🎶 Sunday, October 25
Turnpike Troubadours | 6 PM
Finish the weekend with country and Americana music at The BayCare Sound, featuring Muscadine Bloodline and Drayton Farley.
📍 255 Drew St. | Event calendar
🌅 Or Just Enjoy a Clearwater Sunset
Not every great weekend needs tickets, reservations, or a packed schedule.
Head to Clearwater Beach for Sunsets at Pier 60, take a stroll along the water, browse the local artisans, and watch the sun disappear into the Gulf.
No ominous music. No political accusations. Just a beautiful Florida sunset.
And best of all? It's free.
⚾ Don't Forget: GO RAYS!
The World Series kicks off Friday night, and Tampa Bay has a chance to bring home its first championship.
Whether you're watching from your couch or joining fellow fans at a local sports bar, this is something our entire community can get excited about.
Check out our next article for local sports bars where you can catch the action!
And if you're still looking for something to do, our Stay Active section below has even more live music, neighborhood happenings, and activities around Clearwater.
The political commercials will still be there on Monday.
This weekend, let's enjoy Clearwater, cheer on our Rays, and have some damn fun! 🌴⚾🍹
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⚾ Where to Watch the Rays in the World Series: Clearwater's Sports Bars & Local Hangouts!
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the WORLD SERIES! 🏆
And whether you're a lifelong Rays fan or someone who suddenly discovered a deep emotional connection to baseball this week, there's something special about cheering for the home team alongside your neighbors.
The Rays take on the Milwaukee Brewers, with Games 1 and 2 scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 8 PM.
So where can you grab a cold drink, order some wings, and hopefully celebrate a Rays victory?
We've put together a list of Clearwater-area sports bars, breweries, and neighborhood hangouts worth checking out.
Every establishment is listed alphabetically. No rankings, no favorites, just local options for enjoying the game!
Please call ahead to confirm the game will be shown, whether the sound will be on, and any special game-day hours or events.
🍻 Clearwater-Area Places to Catch the Game
Abe's Place Tap & Grill
A neighborhood favorite for casual dining, wings, drinks, and sports.
📍 Missouri Avenue, Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Around The Corner Sports Bar
A laid-back neighborhood sports bar where you can pull up a seat and enjoy the game.
📍 2140 Drew St., Unit H, Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Badfins Food + Brew
Craft beer, coastal food, and Clearwater Beach atmosphere. Baseball with a little beach vacation on the side!
📍 215 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Buster Brown's Sports Bar
A neighborhood bar option for those who prefer a casual atmosphere over the beach crowds.
📍 2198 NE Coachman Rd., Suites K & L, Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Clearwater Brewing Company
Locally brewed craft beer and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. A little hometown pride to go with the hometown team!
📍 1700 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Coco's Crush Bar & Grill: Original Location
Beach cocktails, seafood, and a lively Clearwater Beach setting.
📍 317 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Coco's Crush Bar & Grill: Poinsettia Location
Another option for fans looking to combine baseball and a Clearwater Beach night out.
📍 423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar & Grill
Pizza, drinks, and sports in the heart of downtown Clearwater. Because baseball and pizza are a pretty solid combination.
📍 428 Cleveland St., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Frenchy's Original Cafe
The original Frenchy's, offering seafood, drinks, and classic Clearwater Beach character.
📍 41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
A Clearwater Beach institution with Gulf views, fresh seafood, and plenty of Florida atmosphere.
📍 7 Rockaway St., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe
Another familiar Frenchy's location for food, drinks, and catching up with friends.
📍 419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe
Enjoy a beachside atmosphere and some local seafood while supporting Tampa Bay.
📍 351 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach | Google Maps & Directions
GulfSide Tap Room
A casual neighborhood option for grabbing a drink and catching up on the action.
📍 1717 Drew St., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Hooters: The Original
The Clearwater location where the Hooters story began. Wings, sports, and plenty of televisions are part of the tradition.
📍 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Mellow Mushroom Clearwater
Stone-baked pizza, craft beers, and plenty of TVs for catching the action! A fun, laid-back spot to grab a slice, cheer on the Rays, and hopefully celebrate a World Series victory. 🍕⚾
📍 2630 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759 | Google Maps & Directions
Norton's Eastside Sports Bar & Grill
One of the Clearwater establishments listed in the official Tampa Bay Rays Bar League.
📍 2466 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Norton's Southside Sports Bar
A local sports-bar option for Clearwater fans who want to cheer on the Rays without heading to the beach.
📍 115 N. Starcrest Dr., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Overtime Sports Bar
A neighborhood sports bar with a name that feels particularly appropriate for postseason baseball!
📍 1969 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
Island-inspired food, tropical drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere for a night out.
📍 1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Sunset Lounge
Another Clearwater establishment listed in the Tampa Bay Rays Bar League.
📍 2558 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Troubled Waters Brewing: Safety Harbor
Our one Safety Harbor addition! Enjoy locally brewed craft beer while cheering for the Rays.
📍 670 Main St., Safety Harbor | Google Maps & Directions
Varsity Club Sports Bar & Grille
A traditional sports-bar setting with food, drinks, and plenty of game-day spirit.
📍 24091 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater | Google Maps & Directions
Whiskey Wings Sports Bar & Grill
Wings, drinks, and sports-bar atmosphere. Check the map for the Clearwater-area location most convenient to you.
📍 Clearwater area | Google Maps & Directions
📣 Did We Miss Your Favorite Place?
Clearwater has no shortage of great neighborhood watering holes, and we're sure there are a few we haven't included.
Know a Clearwater bar, brewery, or restaurant showing the World Series?
Let us know! We're happy to update this list and help fellow Rays fans find more places to enjoy the games.
And to all our local businesses, if you're hosting a World Series watch party or offering game-day specials, we'd love to hear about it.
Let's fill those seats, support our local establishments, and cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays!
GO RAYS! ⚾💙
🌊 Clearwater Beach Water Temperature - Plus a Live Look at the Crowds
Photo Courtesy of Edgar Serrano
Before you load up the car, take a peek at the live beach cam to see exactly how busy it is out there. Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to go and when to enjoy our little slice of paradise another day.
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 215+ 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.
River
River is a one-year-old male tabby (brown, white, and gray) who slipped out the front door on May 30th, and last seen near 134th Ave and Trotter Rd in Largo.
Mama Kitty
Mama Kitty is a 15 year old black cat with with a clipped left ear that went missing on June 4th, and last seen near Druid and Belcher in Clearwater.
Local Events
🎸 Zach Seufert Friday October 16th- FREE - 5:00 pm Crabby’s Dockside Clearwater, FL INFO→
🎸 Razed by Wolves Friday October 23rd - FREE - 7:00 pm Whiskey Wings Countryside Clearwater, FL INFO→
🎤 😂 Clearwater Comedy Club - Te’ Davis - Friday & Saturday 8:30 pm 483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater INFO & TICKETS→
🎤 😂 Clearwater Comedy Club - The Dark & Dirty Comedy Show - Friday & Saturday 10:30 pm 483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater INFO & TICKETS→
🎸 Skunkhammer Saturday October 24th - FREE - 7:00 pm Whiskey Wings Countryside Clearwater, FL INFO→
🎸 Stick Martin Saturday October 24th - FREE - 5:00 pm Crabby’s Dockside Clearwater, FL INFO→
Stay Active Clearwater
🧘 Free Sunset Yoga Monday at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - FREE admission - Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, 33764, Meet on The Green LEARN MORE →
🚶♀️ SilverSneakers: Zumba Gold Class Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am - Aging Well Center @ The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33765, View Map LEARN MORE →
🧘 Yoga Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Aging Well Center @ The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33765, View Map FEES & LEARN MORE →
🦅 Moccasin Lake Nature Park (Clearwater) — A peaceful 51-acre preserve with shaded oak trails, boardwalks over the lake, and a wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary where you can see rescued eagles, hawks, and falcons.
⛵ 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.
🏓 Pickleball Court Locations: Here is the easiest way to find Pickleball courts near you with an interactive map.
🎯 Trivia nights this week
🏖️ Near the Beach
Coco’s Crush Bar North Beach Wednesday 8:00 pm View Map
🏙️ Inland
OCC Road House & Museum Bandingo Trivia Monday 7:00 pm View Map
OCC Road House & Museum Bandingo Music Bingo Tuesday 7:00 pm View Map
Triple Crown Saloon Clearwater Music Bingo (Still Fun) Wednesday 7:00 pm View Map
Whiskey Wings Largo Monday & Wednesday 6:30 pm View Map
Two Buks Saloon Tuesday 7:00 pm View Map
Norton’s Southside Sports Bar Tuesday 8:00 pm View Map
⚠️ 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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