Five Things We Learned This Week

 Longtime Clearwater resident Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, is set to open a retail shop on Mandalay Avenue, just a leg drop away from his new North Beach home. The Pelican Walk Plaza store will sell memorabilia and feature appearances and autograph signings by the world-renowned wrestler.

 Thirteen sea turtles, the first hatchlings of the season, arrived July 7 from nest no. 5 on Sand Key. It , according to the .

 Gov. Rick Scott talked about meeting thresholds in order to get federal money to help renourish beaches in the wake of Debby damage at an economic development discussion with Clearwater Mayor George N. Cretekos and leaders in the hotel, sports and transit.

4. Sheriff Election, Campaigning and Contributions: With the , according to candidate forum organizers. We . 

  is upscale and alcohol-free, and according to owners, unlike any of its kind around. Filled with comfortable furniture and sporting a funky, cool vibe, Mr. Hookah more resembles a trendy coffee bar than a smoking lounge. Have you been there? .