Event Brief
Clearwater council advances Scientology street plan
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: Clearwater City Council approved moving forward a proposal to vacate a downtown street for a Scientology campus expansion.
WHO: Clearwater City Council; Church of Scientology representatives; local residents and public commenters
WHAT: A proposal to vacate a public right of way on South Garden Avenue for a Scientology expansion, including a new venue hall and plaza
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 12:19 AM ET
WHERE: South Garden Avenue between Franklin and Court streets, Clearwater, FL
WHY: The church sought to vacate the public right of way to expand its campus with a new venue hall and plaza.
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