Event Brief
Clearwater council OKs street transfers for EVO
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a right-of-way vacation involving portions of Laura Street, Grove Street and a 15-foot alley for the $50 million EVO Entertainment Center downtown. The agenda lists the action as a street transfer tied to the Church of Scientology after hours of public comment.
WHO: Clearwater City Council; EVO Entertainment CEO Mitch Roberts; members of the public
WHAT: Approved a right-of-way vacation/street transfer for portions of Laura Street, Grove Street, and a 15-foot alley to support a $50 million EVO Entertainment Center downtown.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Clearwater, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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