Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearwater public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Nagano Lantern Festival Panels & Student Presentations
The board will look at plans for the Nagano Lantern Festival panels and coordinate student presentations from Nagano, fostering international cultural ties.
Mega Asian Food and Music Festival Grant
The board awarded $30,000 to help bring a major three-day cultural festival to Coachman Park in August.
FDACS Hurricane Ian Grant Application for Urban Tree Planting
The Parks and Recreation department is applying for a state grant to plant 93 resilient trees across eight local parks to recover from hurricane damage.
Beachwalk 3D Art Installations
New 3D artwork featuring sea life will be painted onto concrete pads along Clearwater Beachwalk to create interactive photo opportunities for residents and visitors.
Pineapple Lane Park Annexation and Rezoning
Neighbors voiced concerns about rumors that the property at 1399 Pineapple Lane would be rezoned for multi-family housing after annexation. City staff and board members clarified that the land is being annexed to become part of the adjacent city park as open space.
Montclair Park Playground Replacement
The city is replacing a 20-year-old playground at Montclair Park with modern, ADA-compliant equipment using piggyback contracts and specialized installation.
Cleveland Street Activation Initiative
The city continues its efforts to activate downtown Cleveland Street through lunchtime markets, evening music series, and family-friendly events to draw visitors and support local establishments.