A Spotlight On... Bob Heilman's Beachcomber
A tradition of excellence since 1948, Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber restaurant has played host to people from all over the world, some of whom return just to share this dining experience again. Heilman’s fine dining and professional wait staff may contribute to it’s success, but it truly prides itself on their time-honored dedication to freshness.
Heilman’s is a family-owned enterprise built on three generations of successful restaurant experience, starting with grandparents Ross and Elenora Heilman in Lorain, Ohio 1920. Then, Robert Heilman Sr. and Eva Nelle Heilman continued the legacy with Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant on Clearwater Beach when Mandalay Ave was still sandy and unpaved. From the start they were famous for their “Back-to-the-Farm” fried chicken, but the philosophy founded in freshness remains as strong today as when the Heilman family began. The beef is prime, the fish is fresh daily, and the deserts, breads, and pastries (including the famous Heilman Hot Fudge) are still made on the premises.
Heilman’s was also the first Ocean Friendly business in all of Clearwater, and has been a member of the Clearwater Regional Chamber for at least 68 years. They are currently featuring
a pinot noir called Foxy Rock from their Vineyard in Oregon, and their own signature bourbon, made by their son, Bobby Heilman. Check out what daily fresh specials they have on www.heilmansbeachcomber.com
For reservations call (727) 442-4144 or go to heilmansbeachcomber.com/reservations
OPEN DAILY at 11:30 AM

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Ocean Friendly Opportunity
Conservation is mainstream, not extreme. If you or your business want to know more about how ocean-friendly business models are achievable and sustainable, contact Ocean Allies.
Best of St Pete/Clearwater!
The polls are open! Visit St Pete/Clearwater's awards are just around the corner! (2020 seems so close) Follow the link below to vote for your favorite. You can vote once a day!

Voting continues through September 6th.

Register for the Governor's Conference on Tourism
The annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (GC) is the premier educational conference for the Florida tourism industry. This event brings together tourism industry professionals, advertising agencies, travel experts and state leaders to explore the latest trends and opportunities for the industry. The conference takes place September 4-6, 2019.
Outback Bowl Presale!
Special Presale Offer for Outback Bowl Tickets
Limited time offer: 10:00AM August 23 to 9:00AM August 27th! 
Get your tickets before the general public!
Be there when teams from the SEC and Big Ten square-off in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day for an exciting college football showdown in Raymond James Stadium.
 
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Link HERE !
Underwater veteran memorial, the nation's first, officially opens off Pinellas County coast

CLEARWATER — More than 30 divers, including veteran amputees, counted down Monday before plunging into the choppy gulf waters miles off the Pinellas County coast. They were headed toward a dozen concrete U.S. service members standing in a circle formation 40 feet below.
The Circle of Heroes underwater veteran memorial, which creators call one-of-a-kind, officially opened to the public Monday after about a decade of planning. The six-foot statues and center monument bearing the bronze emblems of five military branches are meant to be a permanent fixture at Veteran’s Reef, honoring the armed forces and providing a unique diving experience for tourists and wounded warriors.
“I’m not surprised this came from the Tampa Bay area because we’re number one,” U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, said at the opening ceremony.


Upcoming Public Meetings
Click on links below for meeting agenda and location details.

Government Affairs / Transportation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 17th

Discussion:
2020 Legislative Priorities
Please join us as we continue the conversation around our 2020 Legislative Priorities.

Location:
"The Ring" Workspaces
600 Cleveland Street Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33755
Questions?
Email: Don Ewing, Chair of Government Affairs Committee
don@flbss.com
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
12pm-2pm
$50 Member
@ DoubleTree Tampa
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
6pm-8pm
Free To Attend
@ Abe's Place
Friday, September 13th, 2019
11:30am-1pm
$25 Member/$30 Nonmember
$10 CYP/Ambassadors
@ Holiday Inn & Suites Harbourside
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
11am-7pm
$150/Player
$600/Team
@ Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club
There will be an Innovation Labs introductory course coming up on Saturday, September 28 , now open for enrollment. This is a half-day (8am-1pm) course offering an introduction to creative thinking – a unique opportunity to boost creative thinking with The Dali Museum (and Dali’s methods ) as a backdrop. The cost is $180 which includes breakfast, beverages and snacks (some discounts apply for non-profit and Dali Museum members). More information is available HERE!
Rent office space for $500 per month!
Move-in special! Receive your 1st months rent FREE!
Schedule a tour with Joe Santolucito at 727-481-3194

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Kind Regards,
Jeni Borrow
Vice President of Membership
727.461.0011 ext 226
jborrow@clearwaterflorida.org


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