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Friday Night November 9th Get Together
Watch This Site For Information on A Friday Night Get Together!
Interest has been low, so will just be a place those wanting to can meet
and have some fun!

One thought is meeting at the Rockaway.
They are booked for large reservations but
could accomodatea small group.....
interested in going?

Check out the "old" Rockaway Grill as it is today
http://www.frenchysonline.com/rockaway.html

BEACH TRANSPORTATION

JOLLEY TROLLEY
.50 one way from downtown (old Maas Brothers), Clearwater Beach and Sand Key.
You can trolley the beach, end to end, or check out the Downtown stores for
only fifty cents. Fact is, you can stay on the trolley all day for the same .50
as long as you don't get off.

Saturday Night 11/10 50' Picnic then Before Cruise Get Together
DAYTIME
There is an annual 50's Picnic that has
grown over the years and invitations now
go out to about 200 people all who grew
up in theLargo area during the 50's and
60's.

Ironically, this years picnic will be the
same day as the LHS '61 40th Reunion!!
So, for those coming to the reunion this
would be a great opportunity to see folks
you probably haven't seen in years!!
Here's the information:

Largo's 50's Picnic
Saturday November 10, 2001
10 AM - 4PM
Taylor Park, Shelter 7
(across water on right)
Map for driving instructions to Taylor Park:
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/taylor_park.htm

If you're interested in attending this picnic please
contact Nancy (Forehand) Scoggins at either
(727) 584 - 4762 or via email nancyscoggins@worldnet.att.net

EVENING

4 P.M.
For those who expressed an interest
in getting together before the cruise
a close place is the Hilton Piano Bar.
The Hilton is adjacent to Pier 60,
across from the Clearwater Municipal
Marina.

Or we can all walk over here after the
cruise!
Reunion November 10, 2001
CRUISE Starlight Majesty
Address Clearwater Municipal Marina
25 Causeway Blvd.
Clearwater Beach

BOARDING TIME: 6:30 PM
CRUISE: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

MEET: 6:15 PM to pick up your ticket

The boat is located on the east end of
the marina by the bait shop.
Sunday Picnic 10/11, Arts & Craft & Hotels
PICNIC

Sand Key National Park 1060 Gulf Blvd, Sand Key FL is a 90-acre county park
features a 1/2 mile of white-sand beach that has been rated among the top 20 beaches
in the United States. The park offers two bathhouses, picnic shelters, lifeguard
stations and ample parking. The park is open every day from 7 a.m. to sunset.
Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Picnic will be Noon till Sunset Sunday November 11th. Shelter has been reserved for
50 for LHS '61. Currently food arrangements will need be worked out! Pizza anyone?
Parking meters enforced $1.25 on Sunday however the Jolley Trolley will drop you off
at Sand Key Park if you ask them to.
MAP for driving to Sand Key Park
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/sand_key_park.htm


ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
For those who like to attend these (I do!) Christmas Under The Oaks, an annual craft show with unusual and beautiful things, specifically with a Christmas motiff, is being held Sat. and Sun., November 10-11 at Coachman Park, 199 Drew Street. This is the first year it's been held 2 days, that's how popular it is!

HOTELS ON BEACH

Some have asked for a little more info
on the motels so I've looked at their
websites. Here's an update 8/28/01:


CLEARWATER BEACH - Remember how nice it was in the 60's?
If you haven't seen it in awhile, it's grown. See the LHS Updates page to see a
few pictures of what the beach looks like today.


To get to the below websites
-Left click on your mouse to highlight URL/web
address
-Right click on your mouse to "copy"
-Open your internet connection, go to top
of page to ADDRESS and right click to "paste"
-Hit the return key and it will take you to the
hotels webpage.

BEACH HOTELS (larger facilities)
11% Sales Tax on all rooms

Adams Mark Hotel -
http://www.adamsmark.com/clearwater/
1-800-444-2326 South of Pier 60.
Recently underwent millions in renovations.
Restaurant. Outside Tiki Bar with entertainment
overlooking Clearwater Pass. 5-10 min. walk to Marina

Beach House Resorts to night
Non-smoking suites 5 units Adults Only
http://www.thebeachouse.com/reservations.html
Clearwater Beach 727 461- 4862
Looks nice and clean on website.

Best Western Seawake Inn -
http://www.travelweb.com/booker/AppLogic+booker.hotel.info.Start?brand=BW&pid=10073&iid=BW
691 Gulfview Blvd. S. Clearwater Beach, FL (727) 443-7652
10% for AARP or anyone 55 plus. Age does have its benefits.
AAA 3 Diamonds, Mobil 2 Stars 110 Room on Gulf
Restaurant: Lenore's (Jean likes Lenore's for breakfast on the patio!)
South by bridge to Sand Key view out on Clearwater Pass.
Always kept up/family owned.
About a 15-20 min. walk from Marina or take Trolley

Clearwater Beach Hotel .00-
http://www.clearwaterbeachhotel.com/ClearwaterBeachHotelHome.html
500 Mandalay Blvd. Clearwater Beach, Fl. (727) 441-2425
North of Pier towards fire station/Rockaway. CBH was completely
renovated several years ago and is still a Grand Dame of hotels with
and excellent restaurant and great combo nightly for dancing (not disco!)
About 20-25 min walk to Marina/Pier. Nice walk along beach!

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort -
http://www.clearwaterbeachresort.com/main.htm
(previously Holiday Inn Surfside)
400 Mandalay Avenue Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
1-800-269-0074 Across from Marina northside of Pier 60
Stayed there about 3 years ago, rooms are nice.
Restaurant, Piano bar and outside pool;/Tiki Bar

Ramada Inn Gulfview - (check for internet discounts)
http://www.ramadainngulfview.com/index.htm
521 S. Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33767
727-447-6461 Reservations: 800-770-6461
two towers with 288 spacious guest rooms.
Fanny's Lounge features nightly entertainment
www.ramadainngulfview.com to view rates and availability.
Check out our Online Internet specials, reserve your room on line
with us and avoid paying in advance for your room.
Southend about a 20-25 minute walk to Marina.

Radisson Sand Key
http://www.beachdirectory.com/radissonsandkey/
1201 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Reservations: 866-225-9330
Special Internet rates - BOOK ONLINE!
220 two-room waterfront suites
Upscale on Sand Key. Would need to take trolley
to Marina however am not sure if trolley is still
running when the cruise gets back into port.

Shephard's Beach Resort to (high end new tower rooms)
http://www.shephards.com/HOTEL.HTM
601-619 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater Beach Florida 33767
(727) 442-5107 (Resort) 800-237-8477
Rest/Sunday Brunch gets rave reviews http://www.shephards.com/restaura.htm
Tiki Bar http://www.shephards.com/tiki.asp
has gained world wide notoriety for its live Reggae & Rock& Roll music,
bikini contests, and large crowds of fun loving people.
NEW 2 LEVEL NIGHT CLUB "The Wave"
Seafood buffet one of the better ones offered in town.
Outside bar is the "in" place on the beach for all ages.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort (must req $$)
http://www.beachsand.com/
1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach
Adjacent to Sand Key Park and Preserve
(727) 595-1611 Reservations: 1-800-325-3535
Upscale on Sand Key. Would need to take trolley
to Marina however am not sure if trolley is still
running when the cruise gets back into port.


BEACH MOTELS ($ to $$$)
(Lot of older units that were there in the 60's but
many have been renovated.)

You need to visit their websites to get a better feel of
their rooms and amenities.


Barefoot Bay Resort
http://www.barefootbayresort.com/Loc1.htm
401 East Shore Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Toll Free: 866-447-3316 727-447-3316
Across from the Marina short walk.....very reasonable rates! 5% discount
for AAA and AARP Recently upgraded and looks very nice on website.

Bay Lawn Motel to
http://www.beachdirectory.com/baylawn/index.html
406 Hamden Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 443-4529
Motel Rooms to 4 room apts. Looks decent
South end of beach on bayside Small pets! Fishing

Breeze Way Inn -80
http://breezewayinn.evisionsite.com/
602 Poinsettia Ave. (northside) Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Phone: 727-461-5551

Brightwater Inn on the Bay -
http://www.brightwaterinn.com/
124 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-441-3001

Cavalier Resort Motel -
http://www.clearwaterbeach.com/cavalier/mainmenu/index.html
64 Bay Esplande Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 442-9492

Chart House Suites
http://www.beachdirectory.com/charthouse/
850 Bayway Blvd. Clearwater Beach, Fl 33767
Tollfree 1-877-Chart99 or 727 449-8007
South end near Clearwater Yacht Club
25-30 Min walk to Marina. Looks very nice, $$ site down

Coca Cabana Student Roon -To day/Suite
http://www.coca-cabana.com/welcome.htm
669 Mandalay Ave. Clearwater, FL 33767 727-442-5694

Dunes Motel -112 (looks very nice)
http://www.beachdirectory.com/dunes/
514 South Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Phone: (727) 441-4939 Reservations: 1-800-829-0490
Highly rated by AAA and Superior Small Lodging
Spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments/fishing dock
3 and 7 days minimum required for 2 and 3 bedroom apartments

Ebb Tide weekly rates from to
http://www.clearwaterbeachresorts.com/
621 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL 34630
Tel: 727-441-4421 Toll Free: 800-635-0620
quieter north side of beautiful Clearwater Beach
Looks very nice

Five Palms Condominiums (3 nite min.) to
http://www.beachdirectory.com/fivepalms/index.html
673 Bay Esplanade Clearwater Beach, FL 34630
(727) 443-5272 Studio to private cottages to house!

Gulf Patio Apartments Weekly to
http://www.beachdirectory.com/gulfpatio/
26 Avalon Street Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 441-3320 newly remodeled

Kendall Motel on Gulf from day/ week to / week
http://www.beachdirectory.com/kendall/index.html
16 Kendall Street Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 446-7400
Older but looks clean. On the Beach. All apartments/2 rooms

Ibis Apartment Motel / week to day/ week
http://www.travelbase.com/destinations/clearwater/ibis/#rates
637 Bay Esplande Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
1-800-635-0620 - reservation only
private fishing dock. Doesn't show rooms so don't know shape.
If you're looking for a place to just crash, this could be it!

Mar - Jac Motel/Apartments .95/ week to -/ week
http://www.beachdirectory.com/marjac/index.html
144 Brightwater Dr. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 442-6009 Pets welcome . Older but looks clean in pics.
If you're looking for a place to just crash, this could be it!

North Beach Motel From / /week to /.00 2BR Apt.
http://www.beachdirectory.com/northbeachmotel/
657 Mandalay Ave Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 441-8161
Located on the north end of Clearwater Beach. Doesn't show
rooms but hotel looks clean

Oceanic Motel Studio / week BR / week.
http://www.beachdirectory.com/oceanic/index.html
15 Avalon Street Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 443-2059
5 units on the beach/water. Rooms look nice in pics/newer building

Parker Manor - Wkly 4 night minumun stay
http://www.beachdirectory.com/parkermanor/
115 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-446-6562
Smoking available on balconies and pool area only

Pelican Cove Motel (coupon on site) / week to / week
http://www.pelicancovemotel.com/
125 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-442-3735
AAA rated - Superior Small Lodging. Fishing dock

Sandman Resort / week to / week (VIP)
http://www.beachdirectory.com/sandman/index.html
300 Hamden Dr. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 442-4374 Reservations: 1-800-761-9961
Older unit looks okay. About 2 blocks south of Marina

Sand Piper Motel / week 2 efficiency// 2 people motel room
http://www.beachdirectory.com/sandpipermotel/
400 East Shore Drive Clearwater, FL 33515 (727) 446-2368
Older but outside looks okay

Sands Point Motel -
http://sandspointmotel.evisionsite.com/
433 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33515 (727) 446-5608
Smoking on balconies and pool area

Sea Cove Motel to (deluxe apt) (site doesn't show rooms)
http://www.beachdirectory.com/seacove/index.html
315 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 442-4636 Reservations: 800-403-5884
few blocks south of Marina.

Sea Spray Inn to (suite)
http://www.beachdirectory.com/seaspray/index.html
331 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach, FL (727) 442-0432
Superior Small Lodging - all rooms non-smoking. Tennis

Shore Point Motel -
http://www.beachdirectory.com/shorepoint/index.html
130 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 442-0261 Reservations: (866) 219-6197
Older facility, rooms look clean, waterfront location/fishing
Appears to be south midway to Sandkey bridge, 20-25 min walk.

Sunrise Resort Motel Small room / week to / week
http://www.sunriseresortfla.com/us/index.html
229 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Toll Free: 1 800 269 9643 727 446 9911
Older 2 story looks well kept, family owned.
1 ½ block south from the Clearwater Marina (220 yards from the motel)
a CHILLED BOTTLE of CHAMPAGNE when you stay with us

Tara Motel - (large waterfront 2BR)
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/taramotel/
123 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 (727) 447-6520
"Superior Small Lodging" Award (looks decent)

The Casa Rosa Appartment Motel .50 to .00
http://www.beachdirectory.com/casarosa/index.html
200 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach/Florida (727) 446-9775
Quiet and Relaxing Place (dead end street) AAA Certified

The Docksider Suites 3 day min. to
http://www.thedocksider.com/links.html
116 Brightwater Drive Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-442-9881
small pets, fishing pier


WAIT......there's more! Be sure to
check out the Links page for more
including live cam shots of beach!

Can't Leave Home Without the Internet?
Check out the First Internet Cafe on Clearwater Beach
see live video's from Clearwater Beach....see the now infamous
"traffic circle" built in entrance to beach.......Traffic Accident 101
was overlooked when planning this monstrosity.
http://www.computerportcafe.com/ComputerPortCafe/index.html

"New" (Remodeled) BAREFOOT BAY RESORT AND MARINA
Across from the Marina.....very reasonable rates! 5% discount
for AAA and AARP (I think I stayed here the night of the prom!)
http://www.barefootbayresort.com/Loc1.htm

Hotel Discounts - Clearwater Area from Supersaver
http://www.shopping-supersaver.com/Travel/Hotel_listings/Florida_FL/Clearwater.htm

Clearwater (includes Largo and Safety Harbour)hotels, bed & breakfasts,
inns and resorts offer secure online reservations with instant confirmation!
http://pts.placestostay.com/script/node.asp?n=3312&pn=1425

Clearwater Beach, Florida 15 Hotel Book On Line
http://search.travelbase.com/ws/plsql/wspansearch?city=clearwater+beach&state=FL&remote=lodgingsit
See pictures, directions, etc.

Hotel Rates - Clearwater Beach plus other popular surrounding hotels
http://clearwater_beach.fl.usa.hotels-rates.com/gt1.asp

Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States Hotels, Resorts, Bed and Breakfasts, Motels
http://www.bestlodging.com/cities/united-states-florida-clearwater-beach.shtml
 


See you there!!