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?
There is no special arrangement for Clearwater Little League players because of the construction at Sid Lickton Field, according to city officials.
To make life easier for the parents in Clearwater, here are the latest menus for Pinellas County Schools.
The restaurant is looking to fill a number of positions before its tentative opening March 4.
Peter Kageyama, author of “For the Love of Cities,” talked about ways to spur economic development in downtown Clearwater during a luncheon at Island Way Grill Wednesday.
The location at Westfield Countryside Mall is looking to fill full- and part-time positions before the restaurant's tentative opening March 4.
The Clearwater location is looking to fill full- and part-time positions before the restaurant's tentative opening March 4.
A Save A Lot grocery store is open in the Cleveland Plaza near Cleveland Street and Missouri Avenue.
The Clearwater location is looking to fill full- and part-time positions before the restaurant's tentative opening March 4.
Get rid of unwanted and expired prescription medication seven days a week at the Operation Medicine Cabinet drop box at North District Station.
In an effort to generate credible information and leads in the city's first homicide of the year Jason Paul's family is offering $10,000 in addition to the $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward already offered.
In an effort to generate credible information and leads in the City of Clearwater's first homicide of the year, Jason Paul's family is offering $10,000 in addition to the $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward already offered.
Patch is more than local news. It's a site designed to make your life ridiculously easy.
Get rid of unwanted and expired prescription medication seven days a week at the Operation Medicine Cabinet drop box at Clearwater Police headquarters, 645 Pierce St.
Jason Paul's family increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect Tuesday.
The application period to enroll your student at a magnet, fundamental or career academy program is Wednesday, Jan. 23. Pinellas County Schools is offering hands-on help all day Tuesday at its central office in Largo.
A group working to reopen the Martin Luther King Jr. Center says it needs about $250,000 in repairs before reopening. They hope to open the facility in about three months.
College juniors and seniors majoring in political science, public administration or business administration, journalism or mass communications at an accredited Florida college could be eligible for a $1,200 scholarship.
College juniors and seniors majoring in political science, public administration or business administration, journalism or mass communications at an accredited Florida college could be eligible for a $1,200 scholarship.
Take a moment to enjoy one of the reasons to live in Clearwater.
A 1975 Ford fire truck, a single person toll booth and a police car are some of the latest items sent to auction by the city.
