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?
The Supervisor of Elections is required to mail new voter information cards to all registered voters as part of the redistricting process, which included redrawing precinct lines to conform to new district boundaries.
Check out some events around the Tampa Bay area as part of Go Skateboarding Day, the international holiday for skateboarders.
Check out some events around the Tampa Bay area as part of Go Skateboarding Day, the international holiday for skateboarders.
While on the cusp of Fourth of July celebrations, Pinellas County still has a ban on the use and sale of projectile fireworks.
Go Skateboarding today, meet the Cousteau Divers, several city parks changed their hours and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday (June 21).
Check out some events around the Tampa Bay area as part of Go Skateboarding Day, the international holiday for skateboarders.
Here are some homes selling for under $135,000 in Clearwater.
City leaders looks to change the hours to sunrise to sunset at many parks including Turner and Magnolia Street Docks, Prospect Lake Park, Sand Key Bayside Park and Edgewater Drive Park.
A man already wanted for robbing two PNC banks robbed a third branch Tuesday in Countryside.
Summer Solstice, City Council meets, Clearwater Public Library System starts blogging and more is going on in Cleawater Wednesday (June 20).
While fun, wearing a mask or other head covering is illegal for people aged 16 or older while in public in Florida.
Clearwater Police arrested and charged seven women with soliciting for prostitution in the East Gateway area.
Ricky and Lucy, African Great White pelicans that played the role of Rufus in the movie Dolphin Tale, will now be living at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
The Threshers start the second half of the season, City Council has its work session meeting, the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute is looking for tap dancers and more is going on in Clearwater Monday (June 18).
Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.
Wiggle your toes and wrinkle your nose and enjoy a complimentary 24 oz. Jetty Punch smoothie from 2 to 7 p.m. June 15 at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Wiggle your toes and wrinkle your nose and enjoy a complimentary 24 oz. Jetty Punch smoothie from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
The Humane Society of Pinellas has many pet pals available for adoption including Gabby.
Candidates qualify for office, the sale of Dearborn Towers closed, Hurricane Experience opened and more recap some of the most popular stories this week on Clearwater Patch.
Celebrate National Flip Flip Day with a free smoothie, eat and drink in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and more is going on in Clearwater Friday (June 15).