Email: jared.leone@patch.com
Phone: (727) 252-8886
Hometown: Largo, Fla.
Birthday: June 3
Bio: Jared Leone is the editor of Clearwater Patch. A long-time Largo resident, he has lived in Clearwater since 2008. He worked for the St. Petersburg Times for nearly four years in Clearwater, Carrollwood and downtown Tampa. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer for the Associated Press, the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Bay Newspapers. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he wrote for the Independent Florida Alligator. When he is not a newshound he enjoys biking, skateboarding, kayaking and riding his motorcycle.
Politics
I believe in the candidate not the party. I believe the two party system has hurt the country. I think a valid three party, or more, system that incorporates indepedents and other voices helps bolster political discussion. With that in mind, I am registered non-partisan and have taken part in every election since 2000, when I first could vote.
Religion
Casual Jew. I try to keep kosher but only seem to make it to synagogue for the High Holy days.
Local Hot-Button Issues
How will Clearwater maintain the level of service its residents expect while cutting budgets? It is tough to maintain recreation and library and even law enforcement services with dwindling budgets. I look forward to see how Clearwater deals with the challenge while still giving residents what they want. Scientology has been a part of the landscape of Clearwater for more than 30 years. As the religion grows so will the group's membership in and around the city.
What will the future of downtown look like? With Coachman Park, the Main Library and Harborview Center all looking at major changes as well as facelifts on Cleveland Street and condos filling up, will this usher in a downtown renaissance?
With the Republican Primary just three weeks away, Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Bob Gualtieri and Everett Rice raised more than $463,000 combined.
Hulk Hogan opens up shop on Clearwater Beach, the first sea turtles of the season hatch, a hookah lounge opens downtown and more recap some of the most popular stories this week on Clearwater Patch.
With the Republican Primary just three weeks away, Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Bob Gualtieri and Everett Rice raised more than $463,000 combined.
The image of Winter the Dolphin is replacing two nondescript dolphins featured on a giant mural on the side of the Pier House 60, Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel.
With the Republican Primary just three weeks away, Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Bob Gualtieri and Everett Rice raised more than $463,000 combined.
Support the Threshers and cancer research, there are only two days left to register to vote in the Republican Primary, check out Camp Crystal Lake and more is going on in Clearwater Friday, July 13.
The pod of 38 fiberglass dolphins for the public art project expected to be in place during the Republican National Convention will be paired with their artists Friday.
Here are some homes selling for under $180,000 in Clearwater.
The Homeless Emergency Project needs help, Roy Halladay takes the mound for the Threshers, get free Chick-fil-A and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday, July 12.
Clearwater photographer Jeremiah Khokhar asks what makes a pretty sunset shot.
Thirteen sea turtles, the first hatchlings of the season, arrived Saturday from a nest on Sand Key thought to be wiped out because of Tropical Storm Debby, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Check out these deals for free food this week throughout Clearwater.
Patch removed 20 bags of trash from the mangroves at Clearwater Beach Recreation Center on Tuesday morning. Some interesting items included wood planks, countless bottle caps and a toy stroller. Clearwater editor Jared Leone provides a firsthand look.
Clearwater Patch and friends removed 20 bags of trash from the mangroves at Clearwater Beach Recreation Center on Tuesday morning. Some interesting items included wood planks, countless bottle caps and a toy stroller.
Sign up for Winter's Reef Cleanup, keep up on city stuff, check out the library for more than books and more is going on in Clearwater Tuesday July 10.
Clearwater Patch is sponsoring the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center and is helping to keep it clean. Join us as we pick up trash from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Here is how Pinellas County residents can apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Patch is helping to keep a local recreation center on the beach clean and you are invited to join us Tuesday! Do you know of other places we can help?
Clearwater Patch is sponsoring the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center and is helping to keep it clean. Join us as we pick up trash from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Join Clearwater Patch as we pick up trash, find cheap gas, catch up with the Threshers and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, July 9.