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North Ward Coverage

North Ward School Story on Fox 13 (Video)

March 2026 | Tampa Bay 28

Tampa Bay 28 | City of Clearwater anxious to start developing Historic North Ward School property

February 2026 | Fox 13

FOX 13 Tampa Bay | Clearwater seeks new life for North Ward School

January 2026 |  Bay News 9

Spectrum Bay News 9 | Clearwater eyes new life for long-abandoned North Ward School

December 2025 | Tampa Bay Business Journal

Tampa Bay Business Journal | Clearwater's historic North Ward School could be up for RFP in 2026

April 2019 | Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay Times | Clearwater to buy historic North Ward Elementary School for revitalization project

See our digital banner advertisement in Expansion Solutions Magazine.

December 2025 | Highlighting ground floor retail leasing opportunities in the Osceola parking garage.

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April 2025 | Featured with Retail articles, creating awareness about doing business in downtown Clearwater.

Flyer promoting downtown Clearwater: headline “Explore Opportunities in Downtown Clearwater” with subtext “A Dynamic Waterfront Hub for Business & the Arts.” Includes a circular photo of the waterfront and amphitheater, bullet points highlighting direct access to Clearwater Beach, arts and culture, and retail opportunities, plus a description of dining, boutiques, and historic theater. Bottom shows Downtown Clearwater logo and a pink button reading “Click Here to Learn More."

January 2025 | Driving attention to Clearwater’s ideal business location: myclearwater.com/ED.

Flyer asking “Why Clearwater, Florida? Why not?” highlighting sunshine, central location in Tampa Bay, commercial real estate opportunities, and a skilled workforce, with a Florida map and a “Click Here to Discover Clearwater” call to action.

Site Selection Magazine 

November 2025 | Osceola Parking Garage Ground Floor Retail Opportunities. 

Flyer advertising a premier waterfront retail opportunity under construction in Clearwater, FL, featuring a rendering of a multi-story building and a call to contact for leasing information.

May 2025 | Boasting our office and mixed-use opportunities along the US 19 Corridor. www.myclearwater.com/US19

Banner promoting rare Tampa Bay development opportunities with office and mixed-use redevelopment potential, branded for Clearwater with a “Click Here to Learn More” call to action.

January-February 2026 | See our rotating digital banners featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal:

Banner showing a waterfront and bridge in Clearwater with the text “Our Views,” Clearwater branding, and a “Click to Explore” call to action.
Banner with construction materials and equipment, featuring the text “Our Opportunities,” Clearwater branding, and a “Click to Explore” call to action.
Banner with aerial view of downtown Clearwater and waterfront reading “Are Endless,” with Clearwater branding and a “Click to Explore” call to action.

Invest Tampa Bay

September 2026 | Downtown Clearwater Development: Opportunities Shaping the City’s Future | Invest: Tampa Bay

 

September 2026 | Interview with Mayor Rector

Check out Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector’s interview featured in Invest Tampa Bay(PDF, 162KB)  regarding storm recovery.

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We Are Global Tampa Bay! 

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Check out the latest news from Global Tampa Bay.  Global Tampa Bay is a regional partnership of Pinellas County Economic Development, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, and Pasco Economic Development Council.

Mayor Rector Joined Global Tampa Bay on a Successful Foreign Direct Investment Mission to the United Kingdom | July 1, 2025

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