Event Brief
Clearwater OKs Scientology control of Garden Ave
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 to let the Church of Scientology control part of Garden Avenue for a flagship auditorium and plaza.
WHO: Clearwater City Council; Church of Scientology
WHAT: Approved the Church of Scientology’s request to control part of Garden Avenue in downtown Clearwater
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
WHERE: Downtown Clearwater, Florida (Garden Avenue)
WHY: The Clearwater City Council approved the request to allow construction of an all-glass flagship auditorium and plaza on the property.
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