Clearwater, FL -- Doggie dining may be coming to Clearwater Beach and other areas of the city, under terms of a new ordinance approved by the city council Thursday night.

The ordinance would let people bring their dogs to designated outdoor areas of restaurants - if the restaurants apply for permits and meet a long list of conditions, most dealing with maintaining sanitary conditions.

Dog owners would also be required to obey posted rules, like keeping the pet on a leash and off the furniture.

Clearwater, Fla. -- The American Water Works Association (Florida Section) has presented the City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department with two Water Conservation awards.

The organization serves water quality professionals responsible for protecting the clean water environment, and encourages contemporary water conservation and use of alternative water sources across the county.

The city earned Water Conservation Awards of Excellence in these categories:

Clearwater, Florida -- Council member and Sand Key resident George Cretekos has won an endorsement from the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce for his run for mayor.

The chamber's political arm, Clearpac, announced the endorsement Wednesday.