Bruce Rector

Bruce is Mayor of the City of Clearwater and works every day alongside residents, businesses and local leaders to make Clearwater shine brighter than ever.

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Thank you Perkins Restaurant, Chaplain Kennon Wiley and Chaplain Danny Champagne for hosting a great First Responder Appreciation Breakfast for America 250. Enjoyed the conversation and fellowship today with the men and women who serving our community every day in Clearwater.

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Just three years ago this week we cut the ribbon on a revitalized Coachman Park and held the first concert at the @TheBayCareSound. Since then, it has established itself as the best outdoor music venue in Tampa Bay and one best in the world. #ClearwaterLeads #TheBayCareSound

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Great new coffee shop is now open on Clearwater Beach. Dua Cafe at 22 Bay Esplanade, just steps from the beautiful white sand on Clearwater Beach, offers bagels, crepes, mini-pancakes and wraps as well coffee. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the north end of the beach.

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Thank you @SenAshleyMoody for taking the time today in Washington to discuss issues important to Clearwater, Florida and our great country. Always Impressed when I spend time on Capitol Hill and see and hear from many about how hard you are working for us in Washington.

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What a great time last night visiting with Florida DAR leaders and then getting to assist American Bald Eagle Lincoln soar over the crowd at the Daughters of the American Revolution National 135th Continental Congress. #Freedom #America250 #AmericanEagleFoundation

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Stopped along my way to board a flight to Washington DC for a moment to admire the impressive new sculpture right next to the famous Phoebe at @FlyTPA. The public art installation will be here September, used 5 tons of sand and is sponsored by ouClearwater’s own @BayCare.

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Reflecting on this Father’s Day on the great influence my father and many fathers in my family before him, had on my life. Happy Father’s Day to the many great dads in Clearwater and throughout Tampa Bay who are shaping the future of our city, state and country every day. 

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A great night tonight in Ybor City celebrating Byron Donalds now having officially qualified to be on the ballot for Governor and having memorable conversations with World War II veterans 99, 102 and 103 years old.

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Happy National Flag Day from Clearwater where we celebrate America, honor the men and women that serve our country and fly Old Glory proudly throughout our great city, every day. #NationalFlagDay #GodBlessTheUSA #StarsandStripesForever

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My pleasure to attend the re-election kickoff tonight for our State Senator Nick DiCeglie. Senator Diceglie has fought for Clearwater and all of Pinellas County during his first term in the Senate and will continue to serve us extremely well in Tallahassee in a second term.

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The incident on Sunday night on our world famous beach was serious but not typical of activity here and was isolated. We will not tolerate unruly and illegal activity anywhere in the city. Clearwater Beach will always be one of the safest and family-friendly beaches in the world.

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The Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge was dedicated in 1927, to honor American heroes and veterans of World War I. Hoping we all take some time today to remember and honor the approximately 1.3 million Americans who have died in our wars and military operations since 1775.

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The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch annual gala to inspire veterans to get out and active keeps growing every year. Wounded while serving our country in Iraq , Mike Delancey, Jr. and his dad founded this great organization in 2015. Thanks @FOX13News Mark Wilson for emceeing it.

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“I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” Abraham Lincoln. Happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms in Tampa Bay who are making an incredible lasting impact on their children and our community around them every day.

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Blessed to have the opportunity to visit the White House again today. Having conversations with top administration leaders and 16 mayors from across the country about veterans, housing, energy and many issues important to Clearwater and Tampa Bay residents and businesses.

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Groundbreaking today for the expanded Cycle Springs PowerSports. Part of the @DimmittAuto Group which has served Clearwater for 102 years, this great business is the world’s largest Yamaha jet propulsion dealer and one of the nation’s largest personal watercraft retailers.

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What a beautiful Resurrection Day on one of the world’s best white sand beaches. #HappyEaster #faith #family #visitclearwater #worldsbestbeaches

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"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6. Happy Easter to all!

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What a beautiful day to walk a round of golf “inside at the ropes” at the @ValsparChamp with Seamus Power from Ireland and the future of professional golf, 18 year-old Blades Brown from Nashville. #ValsparChampionship #PGATour #visitstpeteclearwater

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Beautiful weather and another great crowd at @BayCare Ballpark today, 10,061 in attendance, for @Phillies v. @tigers and a great first pitch by our good friend Senator @NickDiCeglie. #Phillies #SpringTraining #ClearwaterLeads