Downtown Street Vacations for Evo Entertainment Center
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- Public comments
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Public comments (24)
Expressed opposition to giving away public downtown streets and mentioned citizen petitions to save public right-of-ways.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:00:40 →Asked the council to listen to the thousands of citizens who signed petitions opposing the street closures.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:04:03 →Criticized the council for moving forward with street vacations and ignoring public opposition.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:06:17 →Requested that the council put the street vacation issue to a special election or public referendum.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:08:47 →Urged the council to keep public streets public and criticized the developer's demands.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:11:52 →Supported the road vacation, emphasizing the economic and family-friendly benefits of the entertainment center.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:15:42 →Expressed strong support for downtown development and the Evo project as an extension of Clearwater Beach success.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:18:27 →Supported the project and street vacation for safety reasons, noting the lack of children's activities downtown.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:21:11 →Supported closing Laura Street, describing it as a traffic hazard and a dangerous intersection near the train tracks.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:24:28 →As a downtown business owner next to the site, strongly supported the project and street vacation.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:27:23 →Supported the street vacation as part of community evolution and a walkable downtown.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:29:56 →Expressed support for the project and road vacations, noting safety and property value benefits.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:32:05 →Supported the road vacations, noting minor commute impacts and personal experience with pedestrian safety.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:34:30 →A 17-year-old downtown resident who spoke in favor of the entertainment center and street vacation.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:36:59 →Neighbor living next to the site who supported the road vacations for safety and revitalization.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:39:03 →Resident and mother who supported the project and street vacation despite minor traffic inconvenience.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:40:31 →Downtown property owner who urged the council to vote yes on the road vacations.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:43:34 →Supported the project, noting the road is lightly used and the trade-off is worth it.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:45:28 →Supported the road vacations and emphasized pedestrian safety.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:46:58 →CPA and downtown resident who compared the project to New York City's 42nd Street revitalization and urged approval.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:49:18 →Briefly stated approval for the street vacations.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:51:42 →Opposed the vacation of Laura Street and questioned the crowds outside the chambers.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:52:32 →Expressed agreement with approving the presentation/project.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:54:50 →Opposed giving away streets and expressed concern over monopolies and rushed processes.
City Council — October 1, 2026 · 1:55:18 →