Clearwater, Florida -- The City of Clearwater invites residents to attend Public Works Day on Wednesday, May 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Public Works Complex, 1650 N. Arcturas Ave. in Clearwater. This free, family-friendly event features water reclamation facility tours, demonstrations, and vehicle and equipment displays to show the importance of public works in community life. A new addition to this year's event is the North Pinellas Top Ops Competition in which utility and field crews from Pinellas County compete for top honors among local industry professionals.

Clearwater, Florida -- The city council Monday postponed a vote on whether to put a $440,000 sand castle-themed playground at Pier 60 Park.

The measure was scheduled to be heard at the council's workshop session, but City Manager Bill Horne said he had not yet been able to meet with members of the Clearwater Beach Association. The association wanted to discuss the project with the city before it came to a vote.

The measure is now scheduled for the council's next regular meeting, to be held on Thursday, May 16th and 6 p.m.

Clearwater Beach, Florida - Police are reminding skateboarders about the rules of the road to keep themselves and pedestrians safe.

Generally, skateboarding is not allowed on any road, unless crossing the street at a crosswalk, and skateboarders may not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Pedestrians have the right of way, and skateboarders are not to grasp any vehicle in motion.