The owner of a nationwide company that makes and markets aloe vera skin cream. Fischler offered Bosi $1.4 million, almost three times what the property was valued. Scientologys international spiritual headquarters is anchored by the Flag Building, on left. The only record of redevelopment that has occurred among the 45 properties is a roof replacement on a vacant building on North Fort Harrison Avenue and internal demolition in a former flooring center two blocks north, according to notices in Pinellas County records. 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. There's parishioners that come here from all over the world to take courses in high level auditing that's not offered anywhere else. Columnist Stephanie Hayes will share thoughts, feelings and funny business with you every Monday. So we kept our eye on the downtown purchases. And the Times found that in six cases buyers paid quadruple a propertys value. My true love gave to me/Three French hens/Two turtle doves/And a partridge in a pear tree). The city wants to turn downtown into a regional destination for food, drink and entertainment. Nearly all of the roughly two dozen people listed as operating the companies are Scientologists. Once we dug into the data and pulled records, we found that LLCs tied to the Church of Scientology had bought about 100 properties. Hes still holding out. They haven't submitted redevelopment plans. This makes no sense, except of course to a bigot.. Osman Ozsan is, in our opinion, one of the more notable Scientologists youve never heard of. Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard had written about doing away with governments and replacing them with a Scientology-run society. Howd that go? Real estate agent Daphna Fischler brokered at least 10 downtown sales on behalf of seven buyers. CONNIE HUMBURG, TRACEY McMANUS, ELI MURRAY, ELI ZHANG | Times. I would assume hes a Scientologist or involved with them in some fashion. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. and last updated 7:53 PM, Oct 21, 2019. They envisioned apartment buildings with ground-floor stores, winding paths with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and a concert venue that would draw visitors from across the region. Construction on eight townhomes on the south end of the marina began Oct. 1, according to county records. Norm Novitsky hung up when asked by a reporter about the companies plans. Delk described the projects which require voter approval as key to the plans success. Fifty-eight are in the city of Clearwater and 49 are downtown.. To reiterate our earlier point, Ozsan, Gregori And Company LLC has only two client accounts. 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. 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. High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at Scientology, its leader and the Lisa McPherson case. In January and February 2017, a handful of limited liability companies bought six prime downtown parcels. Fifty-three of those are for properties owned by companies run by himself with fellow Scientologist Emrani, a candidate in this election. The analysis considered property within the general boundaries of Cedar Street to the north, Missouri Avenue to the east, Chestnut Street to the south and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. They didnt say what they were going to do with them, and I never asked, said Chesney, who works as the citys marine and aviation department director. In interviews, sellers said most of the transactions unfolded the same way. 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. He has also lived in Hong Kong and South Korea. Local TV station WTSP reports. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Explain to me why the paper has a Scientology reporter. The family of Moises Agami, a developer whose companies bought 20 storefronts and a parking lot last year, has donated at least $10 million. 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. At first, I just wanted to make a short video about the buildings and programs they are doing in clearwater. The church attracts members through a theology of self improvement and understanding. Operatives framed the mayor in a staged hit-and-run and spread false rumors he was having an extramarital affair. Epstein could have simply told the reporter his client was not the Church of Scientology and left it at that. Indeed, Scientology used the name The United Churches of Florida to purchase the Fort Harrison in 1975 for $3 million in cash. MCMANUS: Well, our reporting shows that Scientology has a big interest in preserving its downtown campus. AMI's culture and team members truly make AMI an amazing place to work! Scientology members fuel another land-buying surge in Clearwater Companies tied to the Church of Scientology paid millions in cash for 45 properties near downtown with no major plans in. One of these accounts shows discretionary assets of $134.77 million. This is the Church of Hyper-Surveillance that knows everything about the private and business lives of its members; their social media activities; and even what they did in their past lives. Whats more, the Times found a Scientology magazine from the 1990s that listed goals for the new millennium. No one from the church dictates to me what to buy, what to sell, what to do., From the archives (May 2019):A supposed Scientology cruise ship is quarantined in St. Lucia over measles. Reporters analyzed thousands of rows of data and pulled more than 1,000 records from the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, the Pinellas County Clerk of Court and the Florida Division of Corporations. Write by: . We reported at that time that a handful of limited liability companies bought about six downtown properties, and Scientology leader David Miscavige had presented a retail plan to two city staff officials. Melitta electrics and accessories are manufactured, marketed and distributed under a licensing agreement. A uniformed member of Scientologys full-time work force, the Sea Org, walks along N Fort Harrison Avenue, passing a vacant restaurant. 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. A few months later, the newcomers admitted they were actually Scientology. Andrus helped carry out a plan to stop a Scientologist who had spied on the federal government from turning himself in to the FBI. Jim Huestler is the blocks only holdout with a rental home on the northeast corner. Amazing Place to Work. Purchases in the North Marina Area took off in July 2019, three months after the City Council voted to buy the historic North Ward Elementary School across the street from the Seminole ramp and Andrus condo. They came in under a fake name to buy the Fort Harrison Hotel, a historic hotel right in the center of downtown. There are 22 Church of Scientology facilities in downtown Clearwater. Among other things, Ozsan is, according to our source, Trish Duggans money manager. He publicly asked why there were security cards with billy clubs and mace on the roof. 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 Clearwater. The other side of that is flag is run by the Sea Org, the Scientology's full-time workforce. Longtime City Manager Bill Horne said he cant tell whether the church wants the same thing. The church also targeted the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice and scores of foreign governments. GARCIA-NAVARRO: And we reached out to the Church of Scientology about the Tampa Bay Times report. 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. This is a very interesting report. (Guess he hasnt seen the game tapes), US Supreme Court refuses to block Florida execution of Donald Dillbeck, Red-hot USF women close out home schedule with explosive offensive showing, Editorial Cartoons for Thursday from Times Wire Services, Church of Scientologys presence in Pinellas County, 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, Typhoon cancels Clearwaters sister city visit to Nagano. MCMANUS: Scientology arrived in downtown Clearwater in 1975. It also has to be someone who trusts the Epsteins enough to invest with them. Its too soon to say how the shift in ownership will affect downtown. Zano did not respond to questions about what his plans for the properties. VIDEO: Finally, Scientific Proof that Scientologys Body Thetans Cannot Exist! Fischler approached Bosi again in September. Dozens of residents showed up to speak. Asked directly whether Scientology orchestrated or paid for any of the sales, the church did not answer. And the mayor at the time, Gabe Cazares, really raised the alarm. DEUTERIUM ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED Church of Scientology website It is with great pride we welcome you to the Church of Scientology of Melbourne. The impact is clearest in the heart of downtown. And yes, everyone that works here is asked to keep politics and religion out . Instead, Epstein took the formal step of using an affidavit to deny that the Church of Scientology is not the client. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. But the aquarium rejected his bid in order to sell it to the city for $4.25 million. Many of their properties weren't listed for sale. Scientologys extraordinary influence over its members has been documented in government investigations and testimony from former parishioners throughout its 65-year history. Argall left the church and was forced to abandon his business of more than 20 years. Steven Epstein took the unusual step of preparing an affidavit to tell the Tampa Bay Times that his client was not the Church of Scientology. . Searcy felt like hed created a canvas for a dream hotel, condo and retail project: near the bridge to Clearwater Beach, no height restrictions, all under $5 million. None of the other parishioners whose companies bought property since 2017 responded to questions about their plans. Scientology leader David Miscavige told city officials the properties were part of the churchs proposed retail redevelopment plan. This gallery shows all 60 properties Scientology owns under its name in Pinellas county and six additional retail properties the church acquired through limited liability companies in 2017. Scientologists deal with useful non-Scientologists quite often. Scientology came to downtown Clearwater in 1975. But after he forwarded an email critical of the organization in 2012 to another parishioner, the church began an excommunication process that would have forced his partner of 24 years to stop working with him and his tenants to move out. In 2017 the church acquired six downtown Clearwater retail properties through limited liability companies. Its designed not for recruiting new members but for hosting established followers. Rileys Clearwater Marina District development has a $350 million price tag on it. Since arriving in Clearwater in 1975, the Church of Scientology has purchased 60 properties in Pinellas County under its name. How Riley made the jump from a regional Coldwell Banker slot in Arizona to suddenly handling a proposed $350 million Clearwater Marina District development is certainly interesting and raises questions we are looking into. In the world of scientologywhere anything goes and all laws in the wog world by damnedits Christmas 24/7. Another tell. Thank you for having us. Real estate agent Brian Andrus controls seven properties bought around the citys public boat ramp. Over half are owned or operated by Scientologists. I think it's comparable to say it's kind of, like, if there were to be a Vatican reporter in Vatican City. While theres no law against hanging onto property, developers typically buy land, build on it and sell it for profit. The Florida Secretary of State records show the firm went dormant in 2012. 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. And half the sales were for more than double what the properties were valued by the county property appraiser, the Times found. Former parishioners say the church has a history of interfering in Scientologists downtown business. The church promised to spend $55 million. The origin story for the CB in CBRE does come from Coldwell Banker, but that was a very long time ago. When the council voted to buy the property, the chamber erupted in applause. All rights reserved. I would ask that you clarify the reference to CBRE. 2. The church has shed no light on its plans. He is linked to the Church of Scientology via the Epsteins and Trish Duggan. Copyright 2019 NPR. 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 and companies run by its members have spent $103 million since 2017 buying about 100 properties. Scientologys survival depends on the preservation of its headquarters in Clearwater. That company has had no connection to Coldwell Banker for decades. In San Diego, Taylor Guitars and Deering Banjo Company. Welcome. Most of the sales have not previously been reported. Instead, the aquarium sold it to the city in April 2017 for a lot less $4.25 million. can t use carpenter's workbench skyrim; how long does it take a rat to starve to death; cowboy hat making supplies; why would i get a letter from circuit clerk We also hold the distinction of being the first Scientology Church in the Southern Hemisphere. Some landlords tied to Scientology have helped bring life to portions of downtown. businesses owned by scientologists. Lee sold when Fischler upped her offer to $410,000 cash for the building valued at $109,000 by the property appraiser. The city, meanwhile, moved ahead on its now-$84 million Imagine Clearwater project, a plan to transform the city-owned downtown waterfront with an outdoor amphitheater, a garden, bluff walk and plaza. After the City Council voted to buy the lot in April 2017, Miscavige refused to talk to city officials for the next two and a half years. 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. Terri Novitsky and Hayes did not return calls and emails requesting comment. Because the city rebuffed Miscaviges offer, Bunker, who has advocated against alleged abuses in Scientology for 20 years, said he sees the parishioner-involved real estate purchases that followed as a vindictive and desperate play to interfere with Clearwaters revitalization efforts. Weve spent a lot of happy years here, Lares said. And Scientology has an interest in keeping that insulated according to former executives that we've interviewed. Rice said hes been surprised that he has not been approached by brokers trying to buy his 10,000-square-foot building. After the Times reported the purchases, Miscavige met with city officials and acknowledged the church acquired them as part of his plan to spend $55 million renovating downtown buildings and recruiting high-end retail to empty store fronts. Sponsored by HomeIPO.org Is it possible to get money (maybe $50k) without a loan? Hayes, the attorney and parishioner involved in the rest of the North Marina purchases, was added as manager on the companies filings. GARCIA-NAVARRO: What is the view of the local community? These are the companies and names on this list (put into alphabetical order, I also added what are probably the largest scientology owned businesses in the area KnowB4, NTC, Consumer Sales Solutions and Energy Professionals: Axiom Bahia Property Management (Raul Aleman) Blue Streak Docs (Sam Gendusa) Buzzazz Business Solutions (Keanan Kintzel) Flag is run by the churchs full-time workforce, the Sea Org, whose members sign billion-year contracts and work around the clock. The majority of this property now stands vacant, and given the Church's tax exempt status, has limitless potential for development. #4 Best Company In Clearwater Company Description: Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., Senior Home Care is a privately held company operating nearly 50 branch locations with 1,800 employees through its Senior Home Care offices in Florida and Synergy Home Care offices in Louisiana. In a letter, the church said the Times is misinterpreting Scientology policy and that other religions also practice shunning. Be informed that their owners are local Scientologists who support the abuses of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Rod Riley has no background in Scientology. Since July 2019, eight limited liability companies managed or operatedby members of the church have bought 45 properties in North Marina, including Chesneys. This one is owned by a parishioner who had been featured on the churchs Meet a Scientologist video series. There is ZERO chance of me getting sucked in. He promoted the site to about 75 hoteliers and developers across the country. Graphics by ELI MURRAY Gentile also purchased several Clearwater companies owned by Scientologists who may have invested the proceeds into land deals. In the article cited, Riley makes an interesting comment (emphasis ours): The opportunity Riley is pursuing to activate the 21 acres is similar to his project in Mesa, Arizona, where he acquired and developed nine properties. Internal church documents detailed missions that planted spies in the state attorneys office, the Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Sun newspaper. Soters comment evokes for us what Captain Renault said in Casablanca: Im shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!. In a letter to the Times, the church denied it ever tried to take control of the city. I just was curious if this is possibly a decent job or if EVERY scientologist owned company is a recruiting scam. Typically, when people buy commercial real estate, they move forward with construction or redevelopment. He shows up in Clearwater from Arizona a few months ago. Right now, at least 30 businesses owned by non-parishioners are renting from Scientologists. He took over Bob Lees Auto to continue the business legacy and served on the Downtown Development Board for a decade. Epstein declined to name his client but responded to questions from the Times with an affidavit declaring it was not the Church of Scientology. Visitors walk through downtown on a Friday. The project broke ground in August and is aimed at helping bring businesses and foot traffic to the empty storefronts in the surrounding blocks. The city and the church fought in court for years. According to court records, Andrus accompanied two guards as they handcuffed and gagged the man, dragged him into a car and drove him to a hideout, where he was held for a month before escaping. He owns Stonebridge Real Estate and served as president of the Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors in 2017. Companies controlled by Hayes have bought about half the property on Rices block and nearly the entire block directly south. We don't know if they're just going to continue to squat on them - because they haven't done anything yet. GARCIA-NAVARRO: What do you mean billion year contracts? Reached at their condo, his wife declined to comment. (Guess he hasnt seen the game tapes), US Supreme Court refuses to block Florida execution of Donald Dillbeck, Red-hot USF women close out home schedule with explosive offensive showing. In both communities [comparing Mesa to Clearwater], there is a major presence of a church. If you are looking for a career where your coworkers and leadership care about you and your success, AMI is the right place! It said information in parishioner folders is sacrosanct and claims of blackmail have long since been disproven.. The Church takes seriously its responsibility and interest in the future of the area. They now own most commercial property on every block within walking distance of the waterfront. If the council in 2020 isnt on board with doing something his way, hes going to do it himself.. However, this tactic can backfire when it comes across as answering a question no one has asked. In an interview with Scientology-owned "Freedom Magazine" Gendusa said that she moved to Clearwater to study Scientology more than 25 years ago. ARKWRIGHT ROAD LIMITED His job appears to be one of a PR guy who can appeal to Clearwater City Government. Thats a factor we do not control, Delk said. Both the Church of Scientology and GPB Capital denied it. 20, 2019. If our work stats did not improve day to day . We interpret it as the Tampa Bay Times getting too close for Mr. Epsteins comfort. Hibbard previously served as Mayor from 2005 until 2012, leaving office because of term limits. Unrestrained 5-year-old child falls out of truck, run over in Tampa, troopers say, Hundreds of USF students join statewide walkout to protest DeSantis education policies, Rays Shane McClanahan already hitting upper 90s nice to see, Estimates vary widely on cost to expand school vouchers in Florida, Food company A Good Human is opening a vegan cooking school in St. Petersburg, Bucs new coordinator is confident! Cazares responds with an $8 million libel suit. Both are supposed to open soon. We don't know what they're planning to do with the properties. Xenu Who? Epstein declined to name his client but responded to questions from the Timeswith an affidavit declaring it was not the Church of Scientology. 9,523 Scientologists live in the Tampa Bay area. Scientologists living in Clearwater span the gamut of professional life . Please! Sep 19, 2022 - Anonymous Employee in Clearwater, FL. All five City Council members said they doubted the rash of purchases were unrelated. . NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Tracey McManus. Businesses without ties to the church are moving into a few of those. Hes encouraged by city investments in the boat ramp and North Ward Elementary, and holds out hope that the undeveloped lots and dilapidated homes will be replaced with something vibrant. The church, its members and companies they control now own 185 properties that cover 101 acres in the center of downtown. After the Times reported the purchases, Miscavige acknowledged the properties were bought for a second revitalization strategy one devised by the church. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) A newspaper report says the Church of Scientology and companies run by its members spent more than $100 million over the past . Video: Finally, Scientific Proof that scientologys Body Thetans can not Exist lived in Hong Kong and Korea. Npr transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an npr contractor, everyone that here. 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