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?
City leaders will decide on destroying the bathrooms at Crest Lake Park as well as financing future upgrades there at a meeting Thursday, April 4 at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave.
"That day they were able to get an autograph from J. P. Arencibia, a fan favorite, Reave said. They flagged him down after the game, in which he hit two home runs and a double."
Looking for a home to buy? Here are some in Largo for sale from $169,000.
The Humane Society of Pinellas has many pet pals available for adoption including Babe.
Looking for a house to buy? Here are some in Clearwater for sale between $140,000 and $185,000.
Sherman McVeigh Drive near Druid Road is closed to traffic through May 1 as part of the construction of the Druid Trail project.
How do you answer this: “What does Spring Training mean to you?”
Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.
The city recently bought a nearly 90-year-old house in Largo's Old Northwest neighborhood, and plans to rehabilitate it to its 1920s luster to sell to an income-eligible family.
Safety Harbor's Kyle Clinton, who coaches the U14 boys premier team, signed a two-year contract to play as a midfielder with the Tampa Bay Rowdies this week.
While nothing official yet, rumors are swirling that plans to redevelop the Midway Shopping Center near Rosery Road and Missouri Avenue could include bringing in a Super Target.
Kyle Clinton, who coaches the U14 boys premier team, signed a two-year contract to play as a midfielder with the Tampa Bay Rowdies this week.
More than 50 works from Pinellas Art Education Association members will be on display from April 1 to June 21 in the Osceola Gallery at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. An artist reception is planned for April 6.
The Humane Society of Pinellas has many pet pals available for adoption including Joerin.
Looking for a house to buy? Here are some in Clearwater for sale starting at $85,000.
The Blast Friday event is expected to expand with a move to Garden Street in April and closing Fort Harrison Avenue in May. Pure Prairie League is scheduled to perform Friday near the 400 block of Cleveland Street.
Roy Halladay starts as the Phillies play the Blue Jays in the final Spring Training game in Clearwater at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road.
An environmental permit allows the park’s use again, but city officials just need money to pay someone to maintain it.
Some roads in Skycrest and Hillcrest neighborhoods will be closed as crews install storm water piping, water lines and traffic calming devices.
Volunteers are needed to help at the Eggstravaganza and Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive.
