Clearwater, FL
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About Clearwater
- • Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler, has called Clearwater home for many years.
- • Home Shopping Network (HSN) was launched in Clearwater, revolutionizing retail.
- • Tourism boomed after the completion of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway in 1927.
- • A large colony of wild Monk Parakeets resides in the city, escaped pets turned residents.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Clearwater's economy, causing widespread hardship.
- • Named for its springs, Clearwater was officially incorporated in 1915.
- • With over 117,000 people, the population is larger than that of Key West.
- • At just 30 feet above sea level, flooding is a constant concern.
- • Tourism and hospitality are vital to Clearwater's economy, employing many residents.
- • A relaxed, beachy atmosphere permeates, filled with sunshine and leisure.
- • The Philadelphia Phillies hold spring training in Clearwater, a tradition since 1948.
- • Clearwater hosted the 1960 Little League World Series, won by Levittown, PA.
Artists From Clearwater
Songs About Clearwater
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