Event Brief
Clearwater City Council to hold final vote on Scientology
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Council to decide whether to vacate part of South Garden Ave for a Scientology venue expansion.
WHO: Clearwater City Council; Church of Scientology; downtown residents and community members
WHAT: Final vote on a proposal to cede/vacate a portion of public right of way on South Garden Avenue for Scientology to expand its campus with a venue hall and plaza
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: South Garden Avenue between Franklin and Court streets, downtown Clearwater, FL
WHY: The proposal is scheduled for a final city council vote after passing its first reading earlier this month by a 3-2 margin amid public pushback
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