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?
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.
Nearly 15 Clearwater Beach Association members came out to talk about recent sand dune destruction with city leaders Thursday.
State emergency management officials warned beachgoers in Pinellas and much of Florida's Gulf Coast to remain vigilant Thursday.
A car runs a red light in the rain at Belcher Road and State Road 60 making Clearwater Police's Red Light Camera Violator of the Week.
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.
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.
A contingent of Clearwater Beach Association members are planning to talk about sand dune destruction at the City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.
The city is looking to hire a parking technician and a couple of senior programmers.
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.
'Middens,' a $215,000 piece of public art, gives nod to the a Florida city's Tocobaga Indian history and boating culture.
Clearwater Police launched an app for smartphones that use the Android platform.
There could be travel delays along parts of the race route including Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach. For a few hours Sunday morning Memorial Causeway traffic will use the Belleair Causeway by West Bay Drive.
An ashtray fell off the arm of a couch and into a trash can, sparking an early morning fire on Orange Avenue, according to Clearwater Fire and Rescue investigators Thursday.
Firefighters, paramedics and a citizen will be recognized at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Training Facility, 1716 N Belcher Road.
Clearwater Audubon Society has 12 openings in its Audubon Explorer program.
The Humane Society of Pinellas has many pet pals available for adoption including Bastet.
The Clearwater Running and Fitness Festival, featuring different race events including a 5K, halfthon and marathon is Sunday starting in Coachman Park.
A 116-room, mid-priced hotel is planned for the site of a parking lot on Clearwater Pass.
A Clearwater Patch reader shares his experiences trying to operate a low-speed, charter vehicle service on Clearwater Beach.
