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Vice mayor announces fundraiser May 10 after Clearwater Marine Aquarium reports about $2.5 million in hurricane damage
Summary
Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira said Clearwater Marine Aquarium suffered more than $2.5 million in damage from recent storms and promoted a May 10 fundraising event whose proceeds will go to the aquarium.
Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira on May 1 said the Clearwater Marine Aquarium suffered roughly $2,500,000 in damage during recent storms and encouraged the public to attend a May 10 fundraising event to support repairs.
Teixeira offered condolences for victims of a recent boating accident, thanked first responders and then noted continuing recovery needs from multiple storms, which she identified as Hurricane Helene and Milton. “The Clearwater Marine Aquarium suffered over $2,500,000 worth of damages,” Teixeira said, and announced she will volunteer at a May 10 ocean‑themed fundraiser. She said proceeds will go to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and directed interested residents to cmaquarium.org for tickets.
Teixeira described the aquarium as an important community institution and asked residents to support the event, which she said will include performances and other activities to raise funds for repairs. No further budget or grant details were provided at the meeting; council members offered public thanks but did not take formal action on the aquarium’s funding during the May 1 session.
