City of Clearwater Economic Development

USF ranks among the nation's top innovators for new patents "The?University of South Florida?has earned a spot among the nation’s top 20 public research universities for producing new U.S. utility patents for the 12th year. According to a?new ranking?by the National Academy of Inventors, USF ranked 16th among public institutions and 26th among all U.S. universities, securing 82?new patents?in 2024."

Florida continues 30-year streak as No. 1 in business relocations Florida was the top state in the nation for business relocations in 2023, according to a new research brief from the Florida Chamber Foundation. "The Foundation made clear that “this is not a new phenomenon for Florida,” which has ranked No. 1 in business relocations for the past 30 years, and the state’s cumulative score over that span is triple that of the No. 2 state, South Carolina. #Great4Biz #ItsAllHere #BrightandBeautiful

Economic Development Coordinator Stephanie Scalos attended GrowFL’s Companies to Watch Gala last night that honors 50 second-stage entrepreneurs throughout Florida demonstrating exceptional growth potential, innovation, and resilience.?Stephanie was honored to present awards to two Clearwater companies that were recognized: DirectMail2.0 and Emerson and Friends. Congratulations to all of the 2025 outstanding honorees!?

Clearwater Seeks Museums, Arts & Culture Centers to Repurpose Library The City of Clearwater is seeking visionary partners—museums, planetariums, and performing arts institutions—to help transform the Clearwater Main Library into a premier cultural destination for Tampa Bay residents and visitors. We invite proposals for at least 10,000 square feet of the Main Library to be reimagined for cultural use—whether through immersive exhibits or performing arts spaces with a shared vision of creating an inspiring and dynamic destination. Click below to learn more.

Clearwater Beach Ranks Among the Top 10 Beaches in the United States on the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches "The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone." #BrightandBeautiful #ItsAllHere

FinanceBuzz lists Clearwater among 15 Florida cities where you can buy a home under $250,000. #BrightandBeautiful #ItsAllHere

Tampa Bay ranks No. 4 on the 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate? list of the Top Markets to Watch. "Tampa models an enviable economy with strong growth, high-paying job drivers, and economic diversity." Emerging Trends in Real Estate? is one of the most highly regarded annual industry outlooks for the real estate and land use industry, published jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute. #ItsAllHere #Great4Biz #BrightandBeautiful

Register today for SelectFlorida's ABC's of Exporting Roadshow on Feb. 19 in Tampa!

FloridaMakes webinar opportunity: Updates to the Manufacturing R&D Tax Credit - February 14 - 10 AM - 11 AM ET This presentation provides an update on the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and required capitalization. It covers the basics of the R&D Tax Credit, including what qualifies as research and development activities, the benefits of the credit, and the eligibility criteria. Key Takeaways:??????? ·??????Recognize what activities and expenses qualify under the R&D credit rules ·??????Describe how the credit can be applied against income ·??????Recognize the impact of Section 174 capitalization requirement Click below to register today!

Save the Date for the Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show! March 14, 8:00 a.m-12:00 pm.