Clearwater was originally known as Clear Water Harbor, or 'Pocotopaug' to the Native American Indians at the time, named after the beautiful clear springs that once inhabited this area, up until 1895. During the Seminole Wars in 1835, Fort Harrison was built as a recuperation center for soldiers. The fort was abandoned in 1841and is gone now, but at one time it was located where Harbor Oaks lies today. James Stevens, also known as the "father of Clearwater", was one of Clear Water Harbor’s first settlers and was significant in the aid of turning the area into a prosperous city. Rev. C.S. Reynolds established the first newspaper entitled "The Clear Water Times" which was another aid in the prosperity of Clear Water Harbor. Henry Plant, a developer of the time, built a standard gauge railroad through Pinellas County, known then as Punta Pinal, Native American for 'Point of Pines'. In order to drum up the passenger business, Plant built several grand hotels, including Belleview Biltmore. As Clear Water Harbor grew, the word 'Harbor' was dropped in 1906, leaving the city with the name as simply, Clearwater. In the early 1900's Clearwater was considered part of Western Hillsborough County, but as the surrounding communities grew, the need for county division grew as well. In 1912 Hillsborough County was divided and Clearwater was named the county seat of Pinellas County and three years later the city became incorporated.
Today, Clearwater, Florida is home to some of America's Award Winning Beaches. Caladesi Beach is America's #1 Beach of 2008, with a pine forest that has never been cut and three miles of completely undeveloped beaches. Clearwater offers 35 miles of white, sandy beaches along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the east. Included in Clearwater’s many square miles of rest and relaxation are the many challenging Golf Courses in the area. From Airco Golf Course to the Countryside Country Club, Clearwater offers some of the most beautiful courses to spend the day sinking holes. Whether you prefer to explore the waters of Clearwater or the greens, a day in Clearwater promises a day of excitement.
According to the 2000 census, the population of Clearwater includes just under 109,000 residents. Located on the highest bluff of Florida, Clearwater offers incredible real estate opportunities. From luxury homes, single family homes, condominiums, apartments and vacation rentals, Clearwater promises every real estate advantage available. With its array of gated communities and incredible water front homes, potential home buyers have an abundance of homes to choose from.
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