Top Headlines: Dune Destroyers, Golf Cart Wars, Sweetbay Closing, New Hampton Inn Planned

1. Sands Shifting For Dune Destroyers on Clearwater Beach

Nearly 15 Clearwater Beach Association members came out to talk about recent sand dune destruction with city leaders this week.

2. Letter to the Editor: Golf Cart Wars on Clearwater Beach

A Clearwater Patch reader shares his experiences trying to operate a low-speed, charter vehicle service on Clearwater Beach.

3. Clearwater Sweetbay Closing

A Clearwater Sweetbay Supermarket is among 33 under-performing stores in Florida scheduled to close in Feburary, the grocer's parent company announced Wednesday. Are you sad to see it go?

Toby Lamar Malloy, 35, met the girl at the Clearwater Main Library where he was assigned, according to police.

5. Red Light Cameras Reducing Crashes in Florida

Crashes are decreasing in Florida communities with red light cameras, including Clearwater, according to a statewide report.

6. 'Middens' Makes Way to Clearwater Marina

'Middens,' a $215,000 piece of public art, gives nod to the area's Tocobaga Indian history and boating culture.

7. Jolley Trolley Scales Back Circulator Service to Compete on Clearwater Beach

A one-time critic of low-speed vehicle use on Clearwater Beach recently launched a service using slow-moving electric vehicles.

8. Buccaneers Field in North Greenwood Set to Expand

The latest phase to bring ballfields to North Greenwood include a practice space at Buccaneers Field with lights and fencing that should be ready for play by the summer.

9. 15-Story Hampton Inn Coming to Clearwater Beach?

A 116-room, mid-priced hotel is planned for the site of a parking lot on Clearwater Pass.

10. Ashtray to Blame For Orange Avenue House Fire

An ashtray fell off the arm of a couch and into a trash can, sparking an early morning fire on Orange Avenue, according to Clearwater Fire and Rescue investigators.