Clearwater, Florida is a progressive city that is committed to enhancing residents home lives while preserving a heritage that is rich in culture and exquisite in landscape. Here you'll find everything you could expect from a tropical paradise. Literally translated "Clear Water" the area was named for its abundance of fresh springs along the shore. Settled by colonists in the mid-1830s, it was not until the 1890s that Clearwater gained a reputation as a resort community.
Today, fun 'n sun lovers still come from around the world, and although Clearwater is a great spot to get away, it's an even better place to live. The community of Clearwater is friendly, socially responsive, and the City government is economically active and environmentally conscious. The City provides citizens with the programs and resources they need, and the amenities they desire.

Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County and is located on the highest coastal bluff in Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Clearwater is over 108,000 residents with two major airports located conveniently nearby: Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. The downtown area is the gateway to the beautiful Clearwater beaches which have attracted so many of the towns current residents and will continue to attract more in the future.