Clearwater, Florida
About Clearwater
Clearwater, FL is a mid-size city located in central Florida, home to 116,811 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#260 nationwide).
Officially, Clearwater is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 26.18 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,462 residents per square mile.
📰 Clearwater News Today
- Jared Leone wins Clearwater bid for Seat 4, Seat 5 race heads to runoff Tampa Bay Times · Aug 18
- Polls Closing Soon In Pinellas County 2026 Primary Election: Candidates, How To Vote Patch · Aug 18
- Clearwater events at Coachman Park earn statewide recognition wtsp.com · Aug 18
- Water Leaks, Breaks and Emergencies City of Clearwater · Aug 13
- George Richard Graves Obituary (2026) - Clearwater, FL - T.R. Dallas Funeral & Cremation Services - Clearwater Legacy obituary · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clearwater Unique
- A top-25 city in Florida by population (#20 of 411 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Clearwater — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Clearwater
- Chiang Mai — sushi
- La Pollera Colorada — latin american
- Mirage — persian
- Perkins — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Saki Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Tin Can Café — breakfast (café)
- Beach Fire
- Bob Evans — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Marlene Rose · Art gallery
- The Collection On Palmetto Foundation · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clearwater
- Allen's Creek Park reviews ★
- Atrium Park reviews ★
- Charles Park reviews ★
- Cherry Harris Park reviews ★
- Coachman Ridge Park reviews ★
- Crest Lake Park reviews ★
- Edgewater Drive Park reviews ★
- Garden Avenue Park reviews ★
- Glen Oaks Park reviews ★
- Glenwood Park reviews ★
- Hibiscus Lake Park reviews ★
- Hillcrest Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clearwater
- BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BELLEAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL
- COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
- EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LEILA DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- PAUL B. STEPHENS ESE CENTER
- PINELLAS HIGH INNOVATION
- PLUMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SANDY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Morton Plant Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.