Clearwater Historical Society


Clearwater High School 23 hrs CONGRATULATIONS CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL RANKED #1! The Washington Post recently ranked the most challenging (rigorous) high schools in the nation for their offerings of rigorous course work. As of April 22, 2016, Clearwater High School was ranked 385, which is first out of all the public high schools in Pinellas…
Thanks to the Clearwater Library, I found some old pictures that Jim Covington took back in the 70’s. I thought I would share them with you. The new Belleview Inn is about to have a grand opening showing off it’s complete restoration of a small portion of the old hotel. We all have fond memories…
Hello everyone, We are looking for anyone who knew Dennis McHale, who graduated in 1982. He passed away in 2001 but has a daughter that is looking for some pictures of him when he was young and any stories that can be shared. Contact us if you do!
It’s not everyday that an alumni of Clearwater High School turns out to be the owner of a Two Star Michelin Restaurant! Well, we can thank John Shields and his wife, Karen Urie Shields, who are the owners of not one restaurant but two!! This is the story that I have gleaned from the Chicago…
Sally Elizabeth (Day) Butler passed away peacefully at home in St. Petersburg, FL on Feb 1, 2022. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she spent much of her life in the Tampa Bay Area enjoying the many benefits the Suncoast had to offer with her many close family members and friends. She was born the second of…
Obituary for William G. Justice JUSTICE, William Garrett “Coach” On June 24, 2020, Bill went to his Lord and to be reunited with Marian, the love of his life. Bill was born in Asheville NC where he developed his work ethic and athletic abilities. He was the middle child of a family of incredibly talented…