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?
Red light cameras are running, sea turtles nests were destroyed by Debby, sparklers were the least of one fireworks watcher's worry and more recap some of the most popular stories on Clearwater Patch this week.
Here is how Pinellas residents can get Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Here is how Pinellas residents can get Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Gov. Rick Scott talked about meeting thresholds in order to get federal money to help renourish beaches in the wake of Debby damage at an economic development discussion with Clearwater Mayor George N. Cretekos and leaders in the hotel, sports and transit
Here is how Pinellas residents can get Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
We want to hear from you in our Readers Choice poll, find cheap gas, join Citizen's Academy and more is going on in Clearwater Friday, July 6.
Here are some homes selling for under $135,000 in Clearwater.
Judicial candidates stumped for a seat on the bench during a candidate forum Monday night at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
Judicial candidates stumped for a seat on the bench during a candidate forum Monday night at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
Judicial candidates stumped for a seat on the bench during a candidate forum Monday night at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
Judicial candidates stumped for a seat on the bench during a candidate forum Monday night at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
Government offices are closed, fill up the boat or other recreational vehicle on the cheap, find a fireworks display and more is going on in Clearwater on the Fourth of July.
Here are some fun facts about Independence Day from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Judicial candidates stumped for a seat on the bench during a candidate forum Monday night at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
While investigating a man for sexual battery against children, his brother emerges as a suspect for a similar crime in another case after a separate victim comes forward.
Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies and Clearwater Police issued 35 citations, impounded 17 cars and arrested 14 drivers for DUI, during a checkpoint Friday night at Clearwater High School.
About 120 sea turtle nesting sites were destroyed in the wake of Debby’s damage, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Red light cameras have come to Clearwater, hear what candidates have to say at the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition judicial and sheriff forum, a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.05 and more is going on in Clearwater Monday, July 2.
The six month red light camera program starts July 1 with a 30 day grace period for violators through the month. The cameras will be at Chestnut Street and Ft. Harrison Avenue and at Gulf to Bay Boulevard (State Road 60) and Belcher Road.
Gov. Rick Scott tours the Clearwater Marine Aquarium before signing a bill that will allow facilities like the aquarium to use tourist tax dollars for construction projects.
