Clearwater council approves Garden Avenue closure for Scientology project (opens original article in a new tab)

Clearwater City Council approved closing part of Garden Avenue to allow the Church of Scientology to build L. Ron Hubbard Hall, amid debate over safety, public access, and land ownership.

• Clearwater City Council approved closing a section of Garden Avenue for Scientology's L. Ron Hubbard Hall project
• The vote was 3-2 with mayor and one council member opposing due to safety and ownership concerns
• Debate centered on public safety vs. preserving a public roadway and ownership disputes over the land