Event Brief
Residents accuse Scientology supporters of crowding
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
Summary: Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 to vacate portions of Laura Street and Grove Street, plus a 15-foot alleyway, tied to the EVO Entertainment Center. Residents opposed to the project said Scientology supporters arrived hours early and crowded public comment at the Thursday night meeting.
WHO: Residents opposed to the street-vacation project; Clearwater City Council members David Allbritton, Ryan Cotton, Mike Mannino, Mayor Bruce Rector, and Councilwoman Lina Teixeira; Scientology supporters
WHAT: City Council approved a street vacation connected to the EVO Entertainment Center, while residents accused Scientology supporters of arriving early and crowding public comment.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Clearwater Main Library, Clearwater, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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