Epstein declined to name his client but responded to questions from the Timeswith an affidavit declaring it was not the Church of Scientology. Thats not happening with almost any of these properties., But Tal Ezra, a Scientologist who recently bought four parcels of land in downtown Clearwater, told the Times that he has plans for an office space and a retail shop. ARKWRIGHT ROAD LIMITED Another Scientologist, Rick Argall, owned a building on downtowns Garden Avenue that housed six Scientologist-run businesses, including a chiropractic clinic he operated with a fellow church member. In summer 2017, Mark Searcy, a longtime Clearwater real estate agent who is not a Scientologist, assembled a 1-acre site by getting the owners of three adjoining properties to agree to sell. Inc. magazine's 2019 report on the 5,000 fastest-growing privately owned businesses in America cites 16 firms based in Clearwater. Real estate agent Daphna Fischler, a Scientologist, called and showed up to the shop a handful of times in mid-2018. Instead, Epstein took the formal step of using an affidavit to deny that the Church of Scientology is not the client. Agami, the developer whose family gave $10 million, leased a storefront to a non-Scientologist that has become a successful restaurant since opening in 2017. If Epsteins client was not the Church of Scientology then who is his client? I dont know what their plan is.. This purchase was part of Project Normandy, a covert Scientology program to take over Clearwater. All rights reserved. We also hold the distinction of being the first Scientology Church in the Southern Hemisphere. Ozsan has had a residence in London since 2001. There is nothing unnatural about Scientologists wanting to live in the same city that houses the international spiritual headquarters of their church, said a letter signed by Scientology attorney Gary Soter. The city has no record yet of redevelopment plans being submitted for any of the North Marina properties since the purchases began, according to planning and development director Gina Clayton. You have some buyers here that their motivations are not really clear, he said, so its tough to make economic sense out of it.. It teaches that expanding Scientology is key to saving the world, then wields a system of totalitarian policies to keep parishioners in line. Internal church documents detailed missions that planted spies in the state attorneys office, the Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Sun newspaper. Clearwater is the center of that revenue stream. How much of Clearwater is owned by Scientology? Columnist Stephanie Hayes will share thoughts, feelings and funny business with you every Monday. The Church of Scientology, its members and companies controlled by its members have spent $103 million over the past three years buying retail property in downtown Clearwater, Fla., according. GARCIA-NAVARRO: That's Tracey McManus, who reports on Scientology for the Tampa Bay Times, talking about the church's increased real estate footprint in Clearwater, Fla. Flag is supposed to be an insulated oasis. MCMANUS: The reason Scientology has such an outsized influence is because of the cash and assets it has, which is estimated to be $3 billion. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Religious Technology Center (RTC) is the primary manager of Scientology intellectual property. It met his criteria: It was located in a warm climate near an international airport and had a hotel the Sea Org could turn into a base. But David Kerr, a local real estate agent and parishioner, walked in one day with an offer. I would assume hes a Scientologist or involved with them in some fashion. He walked away with nothing. Of the 100 properties bought by parishioner-managed companies near the downtown waterfront from 2017 to 2019, 24 storefronts and buildings remain empty, including a former Walgreens, an old jewelry store and prominent buildings along the North Fort Harrison corridor. A few months later, the newcomers admitted they were actually Scientology. Real estate agent Daphna Fischler brokered at least 10 downtown sales on behalf of seven buyers. Local TV station WTSP reports. Copyright 2019 NPR. Among them was to make Clearwater known as the first Scientology city in the world.. Rodney Riley is an interesting character in this whole thing. But now these LLCs tied to Scientology control the retail district. GARCIA-NAVARRO: So clearly they wanted these properties a great deal. ANTIFRAGILE LIMITED Former parishioners say the church has a history of interfering in Scientologists downtown business. Since 2017, the Church of Scientology and companies run by its members have bought 92 properties around the center of downtown. In response to detailed memos summarizing the reporting, the church criticized the Times for portraying its members as mindless robots and for having a preconceived agenda to present every Scientology story in a false and unfavorable light.. Hayes, the attorney and parishioner involved in the rest of the North Marina purchases, was added as manager on the companies filings. It was owned by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. After his stint at CBRE, Riley worked for Caliber Wells in Scottsdale, Arizona and then left the firm. The churchs influence comes from the estimated $3 billion in cash and assets it has collected from its followers. Scientologys extraordinary influence over its members has been documented in government investigations and testimony from former parishioners throughout its 65-year history. Nearly all of the properties were bought through limited liability companies, which are required to disclose their operators but not their owners. Its designed not for recruiting new members but for hosting established followers. After that, the Times writes, Scientology began grabbing property at an unprecedented rate, adding that they now own most commercial property on every block within walking distance of the waterfront, putting the secretive church firmly in control of the areas future. In fact, 22 of the first 33 buildings on Cleveland Street, considered the downtown districts main artery, are tied to Scientology. Everyone in KnowBe4 knows I'm a (proud) Scientologist. The report notes that half of these properties have been bought since January 2017 after the organization and the Clearwater City Council presented competing redevelopment projects to the downtown district and its waterfront. There is no discrimination for or against *any* religion. If this is Trish Duggans money, and Scientologist Osman Ozsan manages her money, then that could very likely make Trish Duggan the Scientologist financier behind the scenes on the Clearwater land purchases. All together, 32 companies bought 92 downtown properties since 2017. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: In Clearwater, Fla., there's been a quiet series of land purchases over the last three years, $103 million worth made by the Church of Scientology and its. And it's also basically the financial nucleus of the entire organization. The most recent deal came when a New York firm bought a former demolition yard on Nicholson Street for $593,400 on Oct. 20 and then flipped it two days later for $1 million in cash to one of the Scientology-tied limited liability companies, according to property records. The 1.4 acre lot was across the street from City Hall and adjacent to a 13-story Scientology religious retreat. EMPIRICAL PROSPECTING COMPANY LIMITED. Its important for me to communicate with the Scientologists in Clearwater and have that ability to work side-by-side, Riley said, also noting he is now based in Clearwater. I had to make a decision, Bosi said. He owns Stonebridge Real Estate and served as president of the Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors in 2017. Even as Scientologys footprint expanded, and nearby Clearwater Beach became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, downtown businesses struggled to stay open. But companies controlled by different parishioners bought neighboring properties that create clear assemblages of land. Osman Ozsan is, in our opinion, one of the more notable Scientologists youve never heard of. The spa's website makes it clear that, "In fact, we are, by definition, a Christian based business.". Fischler offered Bosi $1.4 million, almost three times what the property was valued. The analysis did not include residential parcels except in cases where they were bought in conjunction with commercial property or vacant land. His partner is Scientologist Maria Dolores Gregori Fuster. Cons. He saw the area improve when police cracked down on drugs and prostitution decades ago. Weve spent a lot of happy years here, Lares said. Scientologists annually contribute $87,867,000 to charitable endeavors, money that uplifts the quality of life in Clearwater. The church has shed no light on its plans. When the city was considering buying the aquariums lot, Miscavige threatened to stop communicating until the 2020 election, when term limits would force most of the council out of office. Shahab and Catherine Emrani who manage companies that purchased four commercial buildings, retail space in a condo and vacant land have given at least $1.75 million to the church. Thirteen were existing tenants when he bought the properties. In 2017 the church acquired six downtown Clearwater retail properties through limited liability companies. If the council in 2020 isnt on board with doing something his way, hes going to do it himself.. Zano did not respond to questions about what his plans for the properties. But even when the church isnt in control, its presence can deter development. Pros. Brian Andrus controls companies that last year bought a marina on N Osceola Avenue and six nearby properties, all bordering a redevelopment project at the citys public boat ramp. The city has no record yet of redevelopment plans being submitted for any of the North Marina properties since the purchases began, according to planning and development director Gina Clayton. Clearwater A newspaper report says the Church of Scientology and companies run by its members spent more than $100 million over the past three years buying up huge sections of downtown. In North America, Melitta is the leading brand of coffee filters. A for-lease sign sits in long-vacant retail space at The SkyView condo tower, owned by Scientologist and developer Moises Agami. In an interview with Scientology-owned "Freedom Magazine" Gendusa said that she moved to Clearwater to study Scientology more than 25 years ago. Times reporters built a database of hundreds of properties in the center of Clearwaters downtown. In September, Andrus completed construction there on Marina Bay 880, two towers that hug the marina with 87 luxury condos and amenities like an Olympic-sized pool and sauna. The Florida Secretary of State records show the firm went dormant in 2012. High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at Scientology, its leader and the Lisa McPherson case. Since arriving in Clearwater in 1975, the Church of Scientology has bought 60 properties in Pinellas County under its name: 58 are in the city of Clearwater and 49 are downtown. He took over Bob Lees Auto to continue the business legacy and served on the Downtown Development Board for a decade. We built a graphic demonstrating just how little is left. 9,523 Scientologists live in the Tampa Bay area. Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said the citys priority is turning the spectacular land it owns into a community destination, no matter who owns the private property around it. Subscribe to our free Stephinitely newsletter. I mean, how big is the Church of Scientology where you are? Both are supposed to open soon. And yes, everyone that works here is asked to keep politics and religion out . He had committed to downtown in 1997. But the couple isnt ready to let go. Now, companies connected to the Church of Scientology are buying tracts of land within the 55-acre district and not disclosing what they plan to do with them. But far more non-Scientologists are moving out. The Times described sales as cash transactions when they were paid without a mortgage filed in public records. Block after block, vacant lots sit untouched, and storefronts remain empty: A former jewelry store. GARCIA-NAVARRO: And I guess the larger concern is that this could really thwart the city's plans for redevelopment if the Scientologist organizations are going to have all this property that they're going to keep for their own purposes. Seventy-one percent of the 60 parcels the Church of Scientology owns under its name in Pinellas County are tax-exempt for religious purposes. Andrus involvement in Scientology goes back decades and includes his participation in a plan during the 1970s to stop a church member who had spied on the federal government from turning himself in to the FBI. The Church was unaware of the significant number of properties owned by Scientologists in the Clearwater area and are delighted you provided the information.. I believe its irrational to buy property and not fully utilize it.. If our work stats did not improve day to day . TRACEY MCMANUS: Hi, Lulu. The Tampa Bay Times reports that members of the church have spent $103 million on property in the city of Clearwater known as "The first Scientology city" since . She reported full-time for six months, interviewing more than 90 people and reviewing more than 1,000 documents, to bring you this story. The few willing to answer questions said Scientology has no influence on their real estate dealings. ), Clear Takeover: How Scientology doubled its downtown Clearwater footprint in 3 years, Scientologys 40 years of conflict with Clearwater, recapped, What Clearwaters City Council thinks about Scientologys downtown takeover. Philip Kirkpatrick, Clearwaters senior economic development coordinator, said Stephen Epstein spoke with city officials in December about a potential commercial and multifamily project on the site. Epstein declined to name his client but responded to questions from the Times with an affidavit declaring it was not the Church of Scientology. Nearly all of the roughly two dozen people listed as operating the companies are Scientologists. Take away the church footprint, a few condo towers and all buildings owned by the government. Many of the properties werent on the market when the deals were made. This one is owned by a parishioner who had been featured on the churchs Meet a Scientologist video series. He shows up in Clearwater from Arizona a few months ago. The origin story for the CB in CBRE does come from Coldwell Banker, but that was a very long time ago. CLEARWATER An old jewelry store on the corner of Cleveland Street that welcomes visitors to the core of downtown sits empty, unchanged since a company managed by a Church of Scientology. In 2018, Peter Lares got a call from Fischler, asking if hed sell the prominent building in the center of downtown that houses Emilys Restaurant. The companies paid a combined $11.8 million in cash for 28 undeveloped parcels, five empty commercial buildings and a dozen homes in the district, most of them dilapidated. The inn had stood empty since being damaged in a 1989 arson fire and the Church of Scientology acquired the land in 1991 after it had been purchased by local property developer Terence J. McCarthy, the owner of T.J.M. Dozens of residents showed up to speak. GARCIA-NAVARRO: It's the type of servitude. One of these accounts shows discretionary assets of $134.77 million. I dont mix my personal business with other areas in my life, said Terri Novitsky, a Scientologist who manages a company that bought two office buildings on Chestnut Street in 2017. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Who are they buying from, and how much were they offering? Council members were less delighted by the discovery, however especially since many of the lots and storefronts purchased by owners with Scientology ties are sitting vacant while the Clearwater City Council aims to turn the downtown waterfront into a dining and entertainment destination. Scientology spokesman Ben Shaw said in a statement that the church is not involved with the acquisitions. Mike Rinder, who led the churchs intelligence arm before defecting in 2007, said that when it comes to property around Flag, theres no real distinction between whether its owned by the church or a parishioner. Florida migrant flights lawsuit dismissed in wake of Legislature passing law, Editorial Cartoons for Thursday from Times Wire Services, Bucs new coordinator is confident! The churchs hostility toward the public became clear from its first days in the city in fall 1975. They now own most commercial property on every block within walking distance of the waterfront. Visit a quote page and your recently viewed tickers will be displayed here. (SOUNDBITE OF CHICK COREA'S "RETURN TO FOREVER"). The Church was unaware of the significant number of properties owned by Scientologists in the Clearwater area and are delighted you provided the information, the letter continued. 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Then the council interfered with a land deal that Scientology demanded for its plan. More interesting is that the 15 parcels of land Riley plans acquire in Clearwater are owned by Scientologists. Candidates and Scientologists Emrani, Kintzel and . That has led defectors from the church and city leaders to believe there is little chance parishioners are making significant real estate deals around Scientologys mecca without the churchs involvement. Can you give me a sense of the scale and how they have made this happen with the relatively little fanfare over the years? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email along with 7129 other subscribers. Philip Kirkpatrick, Clearwaters senior economic development coordinator, said Stephen Epstein spoke with city officials in December about a potential commercial and multifamily project on the site. Recommend. Any property owned by a Scientologist or linked to a Scientologist is owned by the church, because the church owns its parishioners, said De Vocht, the former executive in charge of real estate, who reported directly to Miscavige. Riley thereafter became a Regional Manager forCB Richard Ellis. So we kept our eye on the downtown purchases. Clarification made on CBRE and thank you for pointing that out. To reiterate our earlier point, Ozsan, Gregori And Company LLC has only two client accounts. After FBI raids uncovered the infiltrations, city officials launched their own investigations. Thats not happening with almost any of these properties., [ More reaction: What Clearwaters City Council thinks about Scientologys downtown takeover ]. In her bombshell 2019 news story Clear Takeover, Tracey McManus revealed that $103 million in Downtown Clearwater land purchases were made by a series of LLC's owned by Scientologists. Businesses without ties to the church are moving into a few of those. 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The acquisitions mirror the pattern that unfolded downtown between 2017 and 2019, when companies tied to Scientology bought 100 properties within walking distance of the waterfront and the churchs international spiritual headquarters, then left many of those buildings vacant and lots undeveloped. But on days with no events, downtown feels deserted. If so, it's technically possible with a home IPO. The hotel has 11 stories and features 220 rooms, three restaurants, a swimming pool and a . It does not include properties recently bought by companies run by church members. Rod Riley has no background in Scientology. Nearly two years after the properties were sold to a company run by two Scientologists, no redevelopment plans have been submitted. In San Diego, Taylor Guitars and Deering Banjo Company. City Council member Mark Bunker said although the church is not the official buyer of the downtown and North Marina properties, there is reason to believe Scientology leader David Miscavige is orchestrating the parishioner-operated companies making the acquisitions. CBRE is an acronym for CB Richard Ellis. Lee sold when Fischler upped her offer to $410,000 cash for the building valued at $109,000 by the property appraiser. Epstein could have simply told the reporter his client was not the Church of Scientology and left it at that. In private meetings with council members, the Scientology leader described a plan for high-end shops, Cleveland Street facade renovations and an entertainment complex involving actor Tom Cruise, Scientologys most famous parishioner. Based upon on our new hypothesis that Trish Duggan may be the financier of the land purchases, the logic of bringing in non-Scientologist Rod Riley to act as the frontman makes sense as it can serve to counter any accusation that Scientology is taking over Clearwater. Why does this matter? "You have some buyers here that their motivations are not really clear," he said, "so it's tough to make economic sense out . Times investigative reporters pored over 1,000 deeds and business records, and interviewed more than 90 people, to connect the dots from the church buying its first hotel in the area in 1975, to Scientologists and their businesses now owning 185 properties covering 101 acres in the heart of downtown Clearwater which is also Scientologys headquarters, and home to its flag campus, to which Scientologists across the globe make pilgrimages. The Church of Scientology acquired the building in 2017 as part of its downtown redevelopment plan. NIO's stock slumped toward a 2 1/2-year low, after the China-based EV maker reported a much wider-than-expected loss and revenue that fell short of forecasts. Half the properties were bought since January 2017. Melitta electrics and accessories are manufactured, marketed and distributed under a licensing agreement. Thank you very much. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Tracey McManus. synergy rv transport pay rate; stephen randolph todd. This is a big giveaway in our view. During that period, downtown purchases by limited liability companies managed by members of Scientology accelerated. The church stopped communicating with the city. Hes still holding out. Even city leaders said they didnt know the full extent of the purchases until they were shown maps created by the Times. Tyler Rice has run Carillon Flooring Center on North Fort Harrison for 30 years, the business his father started there in 1964. Times Staff WritersOct. 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