A proposed project would bring 13 multipurpose fields, a pickleball complex, water attractions, sand volleyball courts, and a fitness and wellness center to publicly owned land in Clearwater.
Porter Development’s initial proposal also included a 5,000-seat “championship” stadium at what is now The Landings, a golf course adjacent to the Clearwater Executive Airport. Preston Rudie, a spokesperson for the firm, told the Catalyst that revised plans would feature a 1,500-seat, open-air arena.
Clearwater-based Porter Development has long sought to create a multiuse recreation destination in Pinellas County that combines athletics, wellness and family-friendly amenities. President Les Porter called the redevelopment a “major win for the community” that he believes will garner “overwhelming support.”…