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Monthly Archives: December 2011
New CMA Attraction Celebrates Dolphin Tale
In September, Clearwater Marine Aquarium helped bring Winter the Dolphin to the big screen. Three months later, they’re bringing the big screen back to Clearwater. CMA officially opened the doors to their new attraction – Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure – … Continue reading
Clearwater Beach Tops VSPC Best Of Survey
While those in colder climes have been prepping for temps in the 20s, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has been calculating the results of its 20 category “Best of” online survey. Visitors and locals have spoken, and they have voted a historic … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Industry Partner News, VSPC News
Tagged beach, clearwater, dali, destination marketing organization, DMO, st. pete, visit st. pete/clearwater
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Bowl-Bound Fans Blitz St. Pete/Clearwater
Tickets are still available for a Sunshine City showdown as the Marshall Thundering Herd will take on the Florida International Golden Panthers in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Both schools will … Continue reading
RNC Preview Draws Worldwide Media
Some 450 members of the media from across the globe descended on the Tampa Bay area last Tuesday for the Republican National Convention Fall Media Walk-Through. Media members toured the St. Pete Times Forum, where party officials will nominate a … Continue reading
County, State Tops in Recreational Boating
With hundreds of miles of well-marked waterways, dozens of full-service marinas and waterfront restaurants that make the area a veritable boaters’ paradise, it’s no wonder why the St. Pete/Clearwater area reigns supreme with recreational boaters. Bill AuCoin, President of AuCoin … Continue reading
Posted in 2011
Tagged boat, boating, clearwater, destination marketing organization, DMO, florida, outdoors, st. pete, visit st. pete/clearwater
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Tarpon Tees, Trinkets Among Hot Local Gifts
‘Tis the season for giving. And for most people around the world, that means gift giving. Thanks to a wide variety of locally-owned boutiques, St. Pete/Clearwater locals and visitors alike are bypassing big-box stores, seeking out smaller shops with unique … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Industry Partner News
Tagged christmas, clearwater, destination marketing organization, DMO, dunedin, florida, gulfport, holiday, pass-a-grille, st. pete, tarpon springs
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Rooster PR Tapped to Represent Area Abroad
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has appointed a new firm to handle public relations in the UK and German-speaking markets. “We’ve got a big job to do,” said James Brooke, Managing Director for Rooster PR, a leading travel and lifestyle agency, based … Continue reading
Clearwater Electric Car Charging Station Opens
In what is just the latest of a string of local eco-friendly ventures, the city of Clearwater has opened its first electric car charging station. With the opening of the station, located downtown at the Garden Avenue parking garage (28 … Continue reading
Major Marine Group Interested in St. Pete
Already home to an extensive artificial reef system enjoyed by professional and amateur divers alike, the St. Pete/Clearwater area could soon become the home of “Cousteau Divers USA.” The online endeavor that aims to connect divers around the world is … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Industry Partner News
Tagged cousteau, destination marketing organization, dive, diving, DMO, marine, st. pete, visit st. pete/clearwater
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Film Biz Boosting Local Economy
When Dolphin Tale shot to the top of the box office, it put the St. Pete/Clearwater area on display to millions of viewers. But the film starring Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Winter the Dolphin is one of several movies to film … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, VSPC News
Tagged destination marketing organization, DMO, film, movies, visit st. pete/clearwater
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