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We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
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?
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
A glitch in the system caused one of the Florida park’s roller coasters to shut down earlier this week. People were stuck on the ride for more than two hours.
After nearly three years, my time as editor for Clearwater Patch is coming to an end.
Rain chances are almost nonexistent as the weekend gets under way.
Rain chances are almost nonexistent as the weekend gets under way.
The initiative will continue until Friday, as Starbucks CEO aims to bring the country together through coffee following recent political turmoil in Washington.
The initiative will continue until Friday, as Starbucks CEO aims to bring the country together through coffee following recent political turmoil in Washington.
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Clearwater Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Community members donated a weed whacker, cash and gift cards to help replace garden equipment stolen from Homeless Emergency Project.
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse recently paid a visit to a Tampa Bay area restaurant for his television show. What other Clearwater establishment would you have him feature?
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse recently paid a visit to a Tampa Bay area restaurant for his television show. If you had your way, is there a Largo establishment you would have him feature?
As politicians in Washington debate the issue, we want to hear from you!
Monday’s rains are expected to give way to a week that’s sunny and just a little bit cooler in the early morning hours.
Monday’s rains are expected to give way to a week that’s sunny and just a little bit cooler in the early morning hours.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Clearwater this week.
As the team heads into Game 3 of the American League Division Series, we’d like to hear what you’re doing to root them on to victory?
As the team heads into Game 3 of the American League Division Series, we’d like to hear what you’re doing to root them on to victory?