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Clearwater Mayor Pushes for Activating Scientology Properties

3/13/2026

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Clearwater, Florida, is pursuing urban regeneration with new construction like a hotel and city hall.
The Church of Scientology owns many downtown properties.
City officials express frustration over vacant buildings and a lack of transparency about plans.
Mayor Bruce Rector of Clearwater, Florida, called for activating the church's properties to improve community relations.
The church's resources are estimated at $1.75 billion.

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Story summary

Clearwater, Florida, is pursuing urban regeneration with new construction like a hotel and city hall.
The Church of Scientology owns many downtown properties.
City officials express frustration over vacant buildings and a lack of transparency about plans.
Mayor Bruce Rector of Clearwater, Florida, called for activating the church's properties to improve community relations.
The church's resources are estimated at $1.75 billion.