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The City of St. Clair Shores, known as the "Boating Capital" of Michigan, is located along 6.5 miles of Lake St. Clair shoreline in the northeastern Detroit metropolitan area. The City covers an area of 11.6 square miles, including 14 miles of canals, and is the third largest city in Macomb County. According to the 1990 population census, the city's population is 68,107 with 27,217 households. There are currently 26,300 families with a median effective buying income of $45,309. The median age is 40.7 years, and the median value of City homes is $80,965.
St. Clair Shores was originally home to French settlers as early as 1710. From 1843 until 1911, St. Clair Shores was part of Erin Township. In 1911, the township was renamed Lake Township. Prior to the City's incorporation in 1951, St. Clair Shores was recognized as the largest village in the United States.
The City has 367 acres of public recreational land. Use of the land includes three waterfront parks, three boat ramps, two City operated harbors, two enclosed ice rinks which operate at a near 24 hour capacity, a senior citizen activity center, an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide, five neighborhood park facilities, including one park with six halogen lit baseball diamonds.
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St Clair Shores :: Links
- The City of St. Clair Shores, Michigan
- The official web site for the City of St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
- St. Clair Shores Public Library
- The official web site for St. Clair Shores' Library.
- Lake Shore Public Schools
- One of St. Clair Shores' school districts.
- Lakeview Public Schools
- One of St. Clair Shores' school districts.
- South Lake Schools
- One of St. Clair Shores' school districts.
- Shoreline Freecycle
- Freecycle...One person's trash is another person's treasure!
Must-Have Reading Material
St. Clair Shores: Village on the Lake (MI) (Images of America)
Selected from over 3,000 photographs in the archives of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission, this collection of vintage images is published by the Commission to celebrate the city's 50th Anniversary in 2001.
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 11/26/2009) 
April :: Business of the Month
Red Hat Micro-Winery
Red Hat Micro-Winery provides great wine at affordable prices; a unique wine tasting, making, and bottling experience; increased customer enjoyment of wine through knowledge; and an enjoyable, warm, and welcome environment. In fact, it's their mission!Red Hat Micro-Winery
24601 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
586.445.4848
Wednesday - Saturday :: 12pm - 8pm
Sunday :: 1pm - 6pm
For More Information: www.RedHatWine.com
Supplemental Reading Material :: Wine & Winemaking
Home Winemaking Step-by-Step
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Principles and Practices of Winemaking
Amazon Price: $169.71 (as of 11/26/2009)
From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 11/26/2009)
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2006 Edition
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine
Amazon Price: $22.23 (as of 11/26/2009)
April :: Restaurant of the Month
Sy Thai Shores Restaurant
This little gem was voted one of the best Thai restaurants in the ENTIRE Detroit Area! Just about everything on the menu is top-notch and available with chicken, beef, pork, tofu, vegetables, shrimp, squid, scallop, or crab, and 3-4 varying levels of heat.Sy Thai Shores Restaurant
23519 Nine Mack Dr
St Clair Shores, MI 48080
tel :: 586.776.8424
fax :: 586.776.8402
Carry Out & Dine In
Lunch Served Until 4pm
Monday - Thursday :: 11am - 9pm
Friday :: 11am - 10pm
Saturday :: 4pm - 10pm
Sunday :: 4pm - 9pm
Supplemental Reading Material :: Thai Food
Thai Food
Amazon Price: $26.40 (as of 11/26/2009)
Vatch's Thai Street Food
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/26/2009)
Modern Thai Food: 100 Simple and Delicious Recipes from Sydney's Famous Longrain Restaurant
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/26/2009)
Thai Food and Cooking
Amazon Price: $19.67 (as of 11/26/2009)
Easy Thai Cookbook: The Step-by-step Guide to Deliciously Easy Thai Food at Home (Easy Cookbook)
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April :: Hot Spot
The Nautical Mile
Be Sure to visit the Nautical Mile on Lake St. Clair, located in St. Clair Shores on Jefferson, between 9 and 10 1/2 Mile Roads. Boasting the largest concentration of boats in the Midwest it offers year-round fun for the entire family!Boat Dealers on the Nautical Mile:
Colony Marine
Emerald City Harbor
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
Platinum Yacht Brokers
St. Clair Sailboats
For More Information: www.NauticalMile.org
Supplemental Reading Material :: Boating
Lakeland Boating's Lake Michigan Ports 'o Call, Fourth Edition
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The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: An A-Z Compendium of Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, Navigation, and Nautical Wisdom
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The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/26/2009)
How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 11/26/2009)
Wind and Water: Boating Photographs From Around The World
Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 11/26/2009)
St. Clair Shores :: Real Estate
- Century 21 Town & Country: St Clair Shores
- Al Melfi (Manager)
25814 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586.778.8100 - GMAC Real Estate the Kee Group
- Dolores Gaskell (Manager)
27111 Harper Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586.779.7500 - Real Estate One
- Donald Symons (Manager)
27320 Harper Ave
St Clair Shores, MI 48081
586.771.1100 - RE/MAX Associates
- Thomas M. Kuchulan (Manager)
21610 11 Mile Rd.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586.773.4400
St. Clair Shores :: Jobs
- Store Manager* - St. Clair Shores
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Blockbuster - Warren, MI
Interested in working at Blockbuster Inc.? We’re a dynamic company where people who have a passion for movies and games really shine. Sound like you? Bring your... ... - TELLER BANKING REP I- St Clair Shores Main Office
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PNC Bank NA - Saint Clair Shores, MI
TELLER BANKING REP I- St Clair Shores Main Office... City MI - Saint Clair Shores Building Location Code MIJ98 - St Clair Shores Main Office Job Type... ... - Personal Banker - Harper & 13 Mile, St Clair Shores
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JPMorgan Chase - Saint Clair Shores, MI
Play a vital role in the customer banking experience at Chase! As a part of JPMorgan Chase, a leading global financial services firm, Chase has over 3,100... ... - Branch Account Executive 2 ACE -St. Clair Shores
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CitiFinancial - Saint Clair Shores, MI
CitiFinancial Branch network provides community-based lending services such as bill consolidation, debt refinancing, sales financing, home equity, home... ... - Customer Service openings in St Clair Shores,
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Kmart Corporation - Saint Clair Shores, MI
--Description-- We're searching for bright, friendly people who are dedicated to exceptional customer service. Your local Kmart location is now hiring for the... ... - Crew - ST. CLAIR SHORES
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McDonald's Corporation - Saint Clair Shores, MI
This is it! It's time you worked for someone who will give you the tools to learn, grow and be what you want to be - both personally and professionally. We're... ...
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