The Brief
- Country Thunder submitted an application to use Coachman Park in Clearwater for their 3-day music festival from May 8 to 10.
- The move comes as the festival has yet to secure approval in St. Pete Beach.
- Residents and environmental advocates have pushed back against the event taking place during peak sea turtle and shorebird nesting season.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A city of Clearwater staff member confirmed to FOX 13 that an application from Country Thunder has been received for the use of Coachman Park, a 19-acre waterfront venue known for hosting large events and concerts.
Officials declined to comment further, saying they were not at liberty to say more.
The city’s special event permit process typically takes about 90 days, though applications can be expedited.
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