Clearwater sits on the Pinellas Peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, anchoring the northern end of the county alongside Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and the beach communities of Clearwater Beach and Sand Key. The city's economy centers on healthcare with Morton Plant Hospital and BayCare facilities, year-round tourism driven by the beaches and marine environment, and corporate offices including tech and financial services companies. The population swells significantly during winter months with seasonal residents and visitors, while neighborhoods like Island Estates, Harbor Oaks, and the downtown corridor serve a permanent base of families and retirees.
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