Scientology advances auditorium project in Clearwater after contentious street vacation approval
By Emma Behrmann
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Published: Jun 25, 2026

The Church of Scientology is moving forward with its long-planned event hall in downtown Clearwater.

Clearwater City Council approved the church’s request for the city to vacate a portion of South Garden Avenue last week to allow for the construction of an event hall. Deliberations on that vote spanned over a year.

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