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CLEARWATER — A long-delayed plan to overhaul Drew Street is not dead, but its future is uncertain.

It was a contentious election season in Clearwater, but as three new City Council members took office on Monday, Mayor Bruce Rector said he felt “an enthusiasm and a sense of optimism” for Tampa Bay’s third-largest city. Whether residents voted for him or not, Rector ensured his focus was on seeking input from residents, business owners and stakeholders across all sectors and neighborhoods to ...

Get up to speed on the mayor’s race, City Council candidates, the Scientology issue, Drew Street and more.

Editor’s note: The Times Editorial Board is making recommendations in the race for Clearwater mayor and on a ballot measure that would change the way the city elects City Council members. Below you will find the recommendation for mayor. Click here for the ballot measure recommendation. Election Day is March 19. Clearwater voters have two solid choices in the race for mayor. Both attorney ...

When City Council member Mark Bunker was elected in 2020, he said it was the beginning of a shift in the norms of Clearwater government. He was the first candidate in decades to make the Church of Scientology’s impact on downtown central to his campaign. And he routinely brings up allegations of human trafficking and financial fraud against Scientology during council meetings — topics ...