Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

Downtown Clearwater, a long-desolate district that’s ever-so-slowly rebounding, is getting two new businesses.

The businesses will be in what’s being optimistically marketed as the Historic Cleveland Street District, a nod to what once a vibrant downtown that lost its luster decades ago and has since been struggling to reemerge.

The area, which includes several historic buildings, is described in a press release as having “open-air dining, harbor views, and (a) growing mix of attractions (that is) is evolving into a vibrant, walkable hub that blends tourism, culture, wellness, and local businesses.”