• Jared Leone, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Clearwater, FL

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?

Posting Activity

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Six Months Later, Jason Paul Stabbing Still Unsolved

Clearwater Police have no new leads or clues to follow nearly six months after the stabbing death of Jason Paul, who was riding his bike home after work through Crest Lake Park in January.

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Parking is the Problem, Not Chunky Sunday, Supporters Say

Chunky Sunday gatherings are going to move closer to the MLK Center and away from residents in North Greenwood, which should help some of the parking problems, Police Chief Anthony Holloway said in a report to city leaders.

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Scaled-Back Hampton Inn Plans Approved For Clearwater Beach

A scaled-back version of plans to renovate one hotel and add a 14-floor Hampton Inn next to it was unanimously approved by city leaders Wednesday. Construction is expected to start in January with an anticipated opening by Spring Break 2015.

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Largo Jail Bookings: June 10-16

The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between June 10-16.

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