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?
Reports are showing that Tampa Bay area residents will pay less for coverage under Obamacare than their counterparts in Orlando and elsewhere. But, are the rates affordable?
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Largo Friday, Sept. 27.
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Clearwater Friday, Sept. 26.
Robert Tebow jumped from the Belleair Bridge during a traffic stop Tuesday, officials said.
A Pinellas Park man broke into Hubcap City and stole change from the register, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies.
The dolphin, estimated to be in her mid-30s died Sept. 25, according to Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials.
A Pinellas Park man broke into Hubcap City and stole change from the register, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies.
Myron Farley was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the slaying of John Austin Lloyd, 60, who was found dead outside an abandoned gas station at 1840 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Sept. 16.
The suspect is seen on surveillance taking the change Sept. 21, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Here's a look at what's going on in Clearwater and the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Here's a look at some things going on in Largo and the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Myron Farley was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the slaying of John Austin Lloyd, 60, who was found dead outside an abandoned gas station at 1840 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Sept. 16.
Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who jumped off the Belleair Causeway Bridge Tuesday night.
Melissa Dohme was told she would barely be able to walk again after surviving a brutal attack in January 2012. Now she plans to dance for charity Oct. 5.
The suspect is seen on surveillance taking the change Sept. 21, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Melissa Dohme was told she would barely be able to walk again after surviving a brutal attack in January 2012. Now she plans to dance for charity Oct. 5.
Melissa Dohme was told she would barely be able to walk again after surviving a brutal attack in January 2012. Now she plans to dance for charity Oct. 5.
Here's a look at what's going on in Largo and the Tampa Bay area Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Clearwater Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Melissa Dohme was told she would barely be able to walk again after surviving a brutal attack in January 2012. Now she plans to dance for charity Oct. 5.