WCSX honors St. Clair Shores, by making it City of the Week from October 30, 2023, to November 3, 2023!

How It All Began In St Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores was first settled by French families starting in 1790, who built cottages along the shoreline. St. Clair Shores is in Macomb County Michigan. A suburb of Detroit, St. Clair Shores is roughly 14 miles northeast of downtown Detroit. From 1927 until 1959, the community was the location of the Jefferson Beach Amusement Park, a lakefront attraction for the Detroit area and beyond. Opened in 1927, it boasted the longest roller coaster in the United States and numerous other midway attractions, a large, ornate lakefront dance pavilion, and a large, sandy beach popular with swimmers and sunbathers. In 1955, a fire destroyed some of the attractions and buildings within the once-popular park. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,874

Little Known Fact On St Clair Shores

During Prohibition, St. Clair Shores was a hotspot for bootleggers who smuggled Canadian liquor into the canals and docks along Lake St. Clair.

The Famous Nautical Mile 

The area on Jefferson between 9 and 10-mile roads is known as the “Nautical Mile”, which features marinas and many boating-themed shops, restaurants, and bars. St. Clair Shores is the boating capital of Michigan, with over 3,500 boat wells and seven marinas along Jefferson.

I Love A Parade

The St Clair Shores Parade is 70 years strong. The annual St. Clair Shores Memorial Parade runs on Jefferson Avenue at Nine Mile traveling north to 11 Mile Road. One of the largest Memorial parades in the state of Michigan. 

Famous Folks From St Clair Shores

Dave Coulier – actor and comedian

Faye Grant – actress best known for her role as Julie Parrish in NBC’s science fiction series V

Donald Patrick Harvey – actor, Die Hard 2, Walker, Texas Ranger

Alto Reed – The Late musician, and saxophonist for Bob Segar’s  The Silver Bullet Band

Fred “Sonic” Smith – guitarist, member of the bands MC5 and Sonic’s Rendezvous Band

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  Welcome to St Clair Shores Sign located on Masonic road

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  St Clair Shores Golf Country Club

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  The first Tubby's Sub Shop was founded in 1968 by Richard Paganes at age 21, in the Detroit suburb of St. Clair Shores at 13 Mile and Harper. His sandwiches were a hit! The now famous Tubby's Subs with their unique flavor, high quality products, and generous portions quickly became a Detroit area favorite.
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  TIME WARP LLC TIME WARP, LLC is owned and operated by Steve Heintz and Jason Waldron. The current location for going on 7 years. Steve has been buying and selling Antiques and Collectables for more then 35 years. Steve grew up in St. Clair Shores and Warren. Steve is well known locally for his broad knowledge and expertise in Vintage and Antique items. Steve is the main buyer for TIME WARP, LLC and oversees all Purchases that flow through TIME WARP both in our store and online. Steve looks for items that old, odd, different, unique or of a quality or design that makes a Vintage item better then most! Jason has over 25 years of retail and merchandising experience with large big box retailers. Jason grew up in San Diego California and came to Michigan in 2000. "I have been working with Steve for the past 10 years learning and building my passion for the Vintage and Antique Business. I am continuously following trends in both design and fashion so that we can bring you the most current desirable Vintage and Antique items." Jason oversees all sales, merchandising and online functions of the company.

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  The Famous Gaudino’s on Harper Ave. blends a modern approach to casual Italian dining with a traditional market experience. Our success is measured by providing our customers with a uniquely positive experience at every visit.​ La vita di breve mangiare bene (Life’s short, eat well)

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  Traxnwax Record Store We are celebrating our sixth year open now in Saint Clair Shores on Harper Ave. Buy, Sell and Trade Music and Movies. Talk about a selection. New and used records, CD's, DVD's, VHS, Cassettes and Video Games. Participating store for Record Store Day.
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  St Clair Shores Fire Department on Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI Local 1744 is the labor organization of the proud men and women who serve as Firefighters and Paramedics protecting the city of St. Clair Shores.

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  Beautiful 2 story home with Halloween decoration

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  The One and Only SABBY'S LOUNGE Classic Corner Bar. Sabby's is a corner bar Archie Bunker could be proud of. Cozy, friendly and everyone knows your name. Good-old place where you can get a burger and a beer and watch a Detroit sports team's game. They also have karaoke on Thursdays. Inside there's a smaller bar with stools connected to a small kitchen that serves burgers and also sandwiches (they have a solid corned beef). They also have a few booths and scattered tables for seating. A very nice addition has been the outdoor patio which is heavily used during the Summer and allows a place for smokers.
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  Many Boats Parked in their Boat well in the channel

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  Area Channel for Boats to wade out to Lake St.Clair

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  Boat Channel with docked boats and sail boats
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  Butter Run Tavern Saloon YOUR WEEKEND STARTS HERE! Dedicated to providing the highest quality food and service to guests. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, They promise to provide a memorable dining experience. Good old American bar. Cozy with an old-timey vibe & patio for classic pub grub & an extensive whiskey selection.

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  Best Stop Auto LLC John and Wendy Fick, owners. SCS residents. American owned and operated your best stop for quality care at a fair price.

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  Jim Bommarito Dolcerio Palermo Bakery St. Clair Shores For 90 years, we have been producing the very best Italian delicacies in the Metro-Detroit area. We pride ourselves on the best quality and taste at great prices. Please feel free to browse through our online menu and be sure to stop by our bakery for a taste of Italy. Bommarito's has provided the community with Italian bread, pastries, cannoli's, submarine sandwiches, pizza, wine, and grocery products and have demonstrated the qualities of honest hard work, pride in quality and service, and strength of family ties. Jim, Rose, Vito, Jack, Sam, and Grace are missed dearly, but their legacy lives on.
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  Giant Halloween decoration with Grinch like monster and pretty purple lights

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  Halloween Yard display with red lights and grave head stones

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  Night time Halloween display with fog effects and grave markers
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  Front yard Halloween decorations with spooky pink lights

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  Fenced in Halloween decorations with ghost and cobwebs

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  Huge front yard Halloween decorations and color lights
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  Huge front yard Halloween Decorations with color lights Grave Stones and Grim Reaper

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  Halloween displays with crypts and pumpkins

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  Front yard decorations for Halloween with family of different skeletons
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  Halloween front yard decorations with inflatable skelton

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  Halloween front yard display with blue colored light effects and giant skelton

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  Halloween night Yard Display with pumpkins and giant wolf
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  Skelton Figure on Front Porch

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  Spooky Halloween Display

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