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id: 9ebf1d3d45
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-12 21:12 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 21:55 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Save the Garden sues Clearwater over South Garden Avenue vacation

Save the Garden filed a lawsuit against the City of Clearwater after council declined to reverse its vacation of South Garden Avenue for the Church of Scientology.

Section: [City Hall](/tampa-bay/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Save the Garden](/tampa-bay/wiki/save-the-garden.md), [Clearwater City Council](/tampa-bay/wiki/clearwater-city-council.md), [Church of Scientology](/tampa-bay/wiki/church-of-scientology.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/news/local-news/clearwater-north-pinellas-county/save-the-garden-sues-city-of-clearwater-over-south-garden-avenue-street-vacation), 2026-11-12 21:12 EST: Save the Garden sues City of Clearwater over South Garden Avenue street vacation
- [FOX 13 Tampa Bay](https://www.fox13news.com/news/grassroots-group-sues-clearwater-over-scientology-street-deal), 2026-11-12 21:55 EST: Grassroots group sues Clearwater over Scientology street deal

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