{"id":109993,"date":"2026-01-08T04:54:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/109993\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T04:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:54:14","slug":"spc-corporate-college-city-of-clearwater-downtown-development-board-launch-friday-night-series-st-petersburg-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/109993\/","title":{"rendered":"SPC Corporate College &#038; City of Clearwater Downtown Development Board Launch Friday Night Series || St. Petersburg College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>St. Petersburg College Corporate College has partnered with the City of Clearwater Downtown Development Board (DDB) to launch <a href=\"https:\/\/eventspage.net\/freshstartmarketclw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"fresh start market clearwater\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fresh Start Market<\/a>, a new Friday night market series that highlights local vendors, small businesses, artists, SPC students and alumni while enhancing Downtown Clearwater\u2019s evening offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh Start Market debuts Friday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. and runs for five consecutive Fridays, concluding with a special Super Bowl Kickoff Market on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Downtown Clearwater.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Fresh Start Market Dates and Themes:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nFriday, Jan. 9 \u2013 Glow into the New Year&#13;<br \/>\nFriday, Jan. 16 \u2013 Latin Nights&#13;<br \/>\nFriday, Jan. 23 \u2013 Caribbean Nights&#13;<br \/>\nFriday, Jan. 30 \u2013 Pet\u2019s Night Out&#13;<br \/>\nFriday, Feb. 6 \u2013 Salsa on Cleveland Street&#13;<br \/>\nSaturday, Feb. 7 \u2013 Super Bowl Party&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Each event will feature rotating vendors, artisan goods, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and showcases from local entrepreneurs, creating a welcoming space that supports small business growth and community connection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFresh Start Market creates meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs while bringing energy and vibrancy to Downtown Clearwater,\u201d said Belinthia Berry, Dean of Workforce Development at SPC. \u201cThis partnership reflects SPC\u2019s commitment to workforce development, economic growth and providing real-world platforms for students and local businesses to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Strength of partnering<\/p>\n<p>The partnership underscores SPC\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen the local economy, support entrepreneurs and connect education with community-driven economic development.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Clearwater Downtown Development Board is excited to partner with St. Petersburg College on this new evening market series,\u201d said Jesus Nino, Director of the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency. \u201cThe Fresh Start Market will activate Cleveland Street, showcasing our local merchants, strengthening community connections and inviting residents and visitors to experience Downtown Clearwater in a lively and engaging way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Learn about vendor opportunities and sponsorship details from the <a href=\"https:\/\/eventspage.net\/freshstartmarketclw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fresh start market events\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SPC Corporate College and the Clearwater Downtown Development Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"St. Petersburg College Corporate College has partnered with the City of Clearwater Downtown Development Board (DDB) to 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