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?
A group of cars go through a red light at the Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road intersection making the latest red light camera violator of the week.
The Moccasin Lake Nature Park vision plan outlines the mission, goals and objectives for the park for the next 10 years.
City leaders settled a brewing light legal dispute Tuesday while awarding contracts to replace lighting systems at Largo's Southwest Recreation Complex and the Belcher Soccer Complex.
City leaders gave their approval on potential plans to allow a bird rescue group to develop a rehabilitation facility at McGough Nature Preserve Tuesday.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials went to release one juvenile Green Sea Turtle in St. Augustine and ended up returning with another ailing terrapin.
How much fun was the party in your neighborhood? Show other Clearwater Patch readers here.
More than 20 celebrations are planned throughout the city April 13.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials went to release one juvenile Green Sea Turtle in St. Augustine and ended up returning with another ailing terrapin.
Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.
Clearwater Patch readers shared their ideas about what they would like to see added to the park.
As crews work to renovate the Capitol Theatre they discovered a nearly 20-foot-tall, painted “Wall of Honor” listing names most likely compiled from Clearwater servicemen during World War I.
The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between April 1-7, along with others arrested in Largo.
Looking for a home to buy? Here are some in Largo for sale starting at $144,000.
A thrift store and sign shop recently opened in Largo.
McGough Nature Park could be the site of a new rescue facility to help fill the void left by the closing of the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores.
A facility featuring a gift shop, outdoor hospital, bait hut and rehabilitation centers for different bird species for the Suncoast Bird Rescue could come to a portion of McGough Nature Preserve.
After getting answers regarding warranties and settling a bid protest, city leaders are expected to award contracts to replace lighting systems at Southwest Recreation Complex and the Belcher Soccer Complex Tuesday.
The Humane Society of Pinellas has many pet pals available for adoption including Duffy.
Looking for a house to buy? Here are some in Clearwater for sale starting at $149,000.
A sports car speeds through the Chestnut Street and Fort Harrison Avenue intersection becoming the latest Red Light Camera Violator of the Week.
