Town Hall Meeting Explores Future for County Property in Downtown Clearwater

Town Hall meeting explores future for county property in Downtown Clearwater

Pinellas County is moving its headquarters out of downtown Clearwater. But the big question is, who will move in next? For many neighbors, the fear isn’t just about change.  At a town hall meeting earlier this week, the message from the community was clear. Lease the land, don’t sell it. Residents are worried that if the property hits the open market, it will be quickly acquired by the Church of Scientology.  One speaker, Mike Rosario, told offi…

Future of County-owned Clearwater properties discussed

The Pinellas County government plans to vacate 17 properties in downtown Clearwater. At a town hall Wednesday, residents were able to provide input on the future of the land. These sites encompass approximately 24.5 acres and will be available for redevelopment. They were declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners. The County will issue a competitive request for negotiations with… Source