The Landings Development Proposals and Public Process
Summary
A $179.6 million sports and entertainment complex on 77 acres of city-owned green space at 1875 Airport Drive. Neighbors worry about traffic, flooding, noise and lost green space; youth sports groups want the fields. Tonight's vote only starts negotiations — the real decision comes later.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is estimated at $179.6 million, with up to $46 million in tourism tax funds potentially involved — residents asked who pays if things go wrong.
Youth sports groups, tournament visitors, hotels and restaurants, and the developer would benefit if the project is ultimately built.
Nearby Landings neighborhood residents face potential traffic, noise, lighting and flooding impacts if the project proceeds as proposed.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council — October 14, 2026
A $179.6 million sports and entertainment complex on 77 acres of city-owned green space at 1875 Airport Drive. Neighbors worry about traffic, flooding, noise and lost green space; youth sports groups want the fields. Tonight's vote only starts negotiations — the real decision comes later.
City Council — October 1, 2026
Residents expressed strong concerns during public comment about the proposed development at the Landings, urging the council to slow down, conduct environmental and traffic studies, and allow for broader public input.
Clearwater invites rival plans for Landings Golf Course after $180M sports complex pitch
Clearwater invites rival plans for Landings Golf Course after $180M sports complex pitch Florida Politics
City Council — August 6, 2026
An unsolicited $180 million proposal to redevelop the municipal Landings Golf Course into a sports tourism complex has sparked intense debate among residents over environmental impacts, traffic, noise, and the loss of green space.
Pension Trustees — August 3, 2026
A developer has proposed a $180 million sports complex and recreation facility at The Landings golf course site. The project would bring multipurpose fields, a water park, and restaurants, but residents have raised concerns about traffic and environmental impacts.
Council Work Session — August 3, 2026
Sunshine Recreational and Development LLC submitted an unsolicited $180 million proposal to turn the Landings Golf Course into a massive sports tourism and recreation complex. The project involves complex environmental remediation of a former landfill site, traffic impacts on Keen Road, and new multi-use athletic fields.
Clearwater City Council set to discuss and vote on proposal for 'The Landings,' multi-use sports complex
Clearwater City Council set to discuss and vote on proposal for 'The Landings,' multi-use sports complex Tampa Bay 28
City Council — March 30, 2026
Residents voiced worries regarding potential changes at the Landings Golf Course, questioning whether redeveloping the property into a sports complex constitutes a change of use requiring a public referendum under city charter.
Related development
The Landings Sports and Entertainment Complex
If built, expect big changes to a quiet neighborhood: thousands of event visitors, ~2,000 parking spaces, artificial turf fields, and potential drainage and noise impacts — plus youth sports facilities the city currently lacks.
Landings Golf Course Sports Complex
Promises significant economic impact and sports tourism but raises concerns regarding traffic, environmental remediation of a former landfill, and neighborhood compatibility.
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