Weekly Update Newsletter
February 26, 2014
Greetings!

Darlene Kole, Carol Mears and Rita Cook

Clearwater Beach continues to be popular with Travel writers from all corners of the world. Carol Mears and I interviewed with Rita Cook Editor and Guillaume de VAUDREY International Editor of Insider Mag a Travelers Magazine and Radio Show. It was a great interview and we met for lunch hosted by Cooters Restaurant & Bar. It is wonderful when we have the opportunity to tell the world about our destination and all the wonderful things that there are to do here.  

 

Winter 

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium was of great interest to them. Guillaume, who is based in Paris, was doing his Radio show about animals. Sadly, some of his stories are very negative and sad. He is an advocate for animal cruelty. He had not yet seen the move Dolphin Tale and was asking me many questions about Winter and if she would ever be released. If you are familiar with the mission of this magazine and radio show you would understand why he was asking so many questions. I am grateful that I was able to share the story of Winter and Hope with him. Here is a link to his radio show that has already aired. If you do not have time to listen to it entirety, please forward to 10:59 when he begins his positive story about Clearwater Beach and Winter at CMA.

 

 

Sunny Regards,  

 

Darlene Kole

 
Feb. 21-March 9th:  
The Florida Strawberry Festival

Feb. 27th:
 
Chamber Mingle at  
Sharmaine's Salon & Day Spa

Chapel by the Sea  

Monday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., Chapel-By-The-Sea's popular Non-Trivial Pursuits program will feature Dave Dockery of the Tampa Bay Computer Society. He will address "The Future of Technology! - Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Smartphone, E-readers...What's your option?"   Come and learn when and where we can get help with all of our "gadget" needs.  Bring your questions and find the  answers. There is no charge for the programs and light refreshments are available. Seat reservations are requested so proper arrangements can be made; call the Chapel Office at 727-446-0430 or email 



Feb. 28:
 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

*4-8 pm
weather permitting*

Stop! Parking time!

Be sure to visit our websites home page for some great information about beach parking and where to go. (Click the pic.)

The Beach Chamber has
NEW social media travel pages!
A big thank you to
Ann Farrell with
Pink A Marketing Inc. 
Please be sure to like and follow our new Facebook:

 and Twitter account: 

VisitCLWBeachFL

Let's Go Out and About!
We just couldn't get enough of the sneak peak of the Out and About Clearwater Video last week. This week we are happy to give you the full show! Enjoy!
Member Spotlight  
 
Griffin Productions

Bob Griffin  
(727) 517-1997 
What's On The
President's Plate? 

For more 
President's Plate pictures 
It's A Great Week To:
Go Collect Memorabilia!


483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 461-0099
Click here to visit the website!

From Donna's Corner  

of the Beach...

Connie Maynard

The newest volunteer at the Visitor Center is Connie Maynard, tho' she's not a newbie to Clearwater Beach. Originally from Nebraska, she grew up in Northeast Ohio in Amish country. It's a major tourist area there.

 

Connie attended Ohio State and worked in Human Resources, primarily in the banking and investment industries. She's accredited by the American Society for Personnel Administration as a Personnel Specialist.

 

She and her husband moved to Florida in 1987, and they've lived in this area for 20 years. She and her whole family are avid boaters-her three children followed her down from Michigan-so they all love the beaches and feel that everything they could ever need is right here!

 

In addition, Connie is a longtime member and has held offices in the Welcome Newcomer Club and the Clearwater Yacht Club. She's an avid reader and book club member too.

 

You can meet Connie at the VC most any Wednesday! She enjoys working with people and telling them about our glorious area! And we're so happy that she's part of our team!

 

Welcome, Connie!

 

With sand between my toes,

donna

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The Rotary Club Of  

Clearwater Beach

February 27, 2014
12:15-1:30 PM

 

Meeting Location:

Carlouel Yacht Club

1091 Eldorado Ave

Clearwater Beach     

To Learn More

Click Here  

SPORTS LINKS



 
 
 
 
 
 
The Beach Chamber is 
proud to have formed an Elite Partnership with:
 Clearwater Gas System.   
They sponsor ALL of our events.Thank you Clearwater
Gas System!
 
for details on
environmentally-friendly
natural gas energy
for appliances,
water heating, cooking
and pool/spa heating.   


 
Greenlight Pinellas is a community conversation about transportation
in Pinellas County. 
 

Get Involved

Click below to learn more about 

Greenlight Pinellas:

  

The Plan

Events

Ask a Question

Your Stories 


For more information please
 visit their website



 
Social Media
Links


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Tourism Video    
 

 

Beach Chamber Staff: 

Darlene Kole  

President/CEO

Liz LaJoy

Office Manager

Ann Locke

Special Events  

Jessica Howe

Administrative Assistant 

 

Office Volunteers: 

 John Cagle  

 

Office Interns:  

Mathilde Skrzyniarz

Mathilde Castets

Helene Marque 


Maria
Maria 
    Beach Chamber Mascot

2014 Executive Officers 

Eric Waltz   

Chairman of the Board

Louie Stavropoulos

Vice Chairman

Carol Mears

Secretary 

Jason Gibertoni

Treasurer 

Darlene Kole
 President/CEO


 

Surf Style Visitor Center

 
 

Donna Dennis 

Manager  

Kathy Murray 

 Concierge 

 

Donna also does "House Calls"
to businesses that have groups of people wanting to learn more about our beautiful piece of paradise.
She puts together welcome bags filled with all kinds of useful information for our visitors.

   

 

 Visitor Center Volunteers:    

Nancy Gardinier 

Ed Patch  

Christie Hanna

Pat Kangas
Connie Maynard
Lynne Dagg  

 

Tell Your Guests Our Visitor Center's Sell tickets for:   

Jolley Trolley logo

    

   

The Beach Chamber sells discounted  

Busch Gardens half day tickets too!    

 

Armel Santens, the beloved General Manager of the Hilton Clearwater Beach passed away Monday night. The Chamber gives their sincerest condolences to the family of Armel and the staff of Hilton Clearwater Beach.  

The Clearwater Beach Chamber  
  invites you to our February Mingle!    This Thursday!!

 
Sharmaine's Salon and Day Spa
483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach

Come Network!
February 27, 2014 
5-7PM 
 
Hors d'oeuvres & Sangria
Provided By:
  
10 Minute Chair Massages 
Polish Changes 
Make-up Touch Ups
   
Cost 
$10 Members (pre-pay)
$15 Members (at the door)  
$18 Non-Members


Click Here To RSVP!  



 If you can't make it in please e-mail your resume: Click here
and Shucker's will contact you for an interview.
Future dates will be posted on Shucker's Seafood Grille




What a beautiful addition to our beach! Shephard's Beach Resort's renovations are spectacular and we couldn't be more proud! With 93 new rooms this allows for more visitors to enjoy our beach. Shephard's is over joyed about the remodel and that all the rooms are booked for spring break!



Please vote!

Bright House Field has been nominated for Best Spring Training Facility!

 
WARNING: Spring Break is coming to Clearwater Beach!
We need your brochures! 

Spring Break is just around the corner and we are running low on our brochures! Give us call and we can coordinate receiving/pick up of your brochures.  
Call Jessica at 727-447-7600 or e-mail  

   

 

Last week, the interns had the pleasure to represent the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce during the FAM tour of Westfield Countryside Mall, in Clearwater.  Here is a snippet of what a sweet treat they got to enjoy!  

      
"Through Kim, our amazing guide, we visited the mall, from every conceivable angle. We got to try some food from Grimaldi's Pizza, BJ's restaurant and brew house, and some macaroons from the new French bakery 'le Macaron' !

 

During the tour, we stopped at  one of the newest accessories shop 'Charming Charlies' and most of us wish we stayed longer! We also talked about the mall's next project: the grand opening of a Whole Foods Market in fall 2014. It will be located on the 1st Level near Sears facing US 19.

We strongly recommend you take a visit if you haven't been in a while;

we had a wonderful time!"

-Mathilde Skrzyniarz & Mathilde Castets 

 

Take Stock in Children Needs Mentors!

Take Stock in Children is a non profit 501 C 3 organization looking for some very special dedicated mentors to take 1 hour a week to spend time with a young person over lunch. By just donating your time you can help a child build a solid foundation of values, establish goals, and improve their life skills.If you are interested in mentoring a child please contact Kimberly Paine at 727-588-4816 x2123 or e-mail
ENTER FOR A CHANCE
 
TO WIN  
A 3-NIGHT STAY AT
SHEPHARD'S BEACH RESORT
on CLEARWATER BEACH

 BY Following  @MyClearwater
Enter By  March 19, 2014
 
Be sure to head to  
The Clearwater Beach Chamber 
of Commerce's office
for the chance to grab new sunglasses! 
Located at 333 S. Gulfview Blvd 

 
PIER 60 SUGAR SAND FESTIVAL

April 4-13, 2014

Located south of Pier 60
 
This year's theme,
"Iconic Hollywood Movies"
featuring iconic movie characters & scenes

 

Admission 

$8 Adults

$4 Students

$5 Seniors (55+)  

$5 Military, Police and Firefighters

Children 5 & under are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult

  

visit the Facebook Page and on Twitter 

Festival Information: (727) 449-1036 


Get Ready For... 

May 12-18, 2014

Check the website frequently to see which restaurants have signed up to participate 

Clearwater Beach Taste Fest
May 9th from 5:30-8:30pm

Presenting Sponsor:

 


 

        

 





Call us and we'll be glad to pick up your items!
(727) 447-7600
 
*Discounts not valid on holidays*


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333 So. Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
 (727) 447-7600