Citizens Protest Taxes

The Clearwater Beach Property Tax Relief Fund (CB-PTRF), has been formed to protest unfair property tax assessments and explore legal options for residents of north or south Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estates who are unhappy property tax assessments, which in many cases far exceeds current market values.

The CB-PTRF is in the process of engaging legal counsel to lead a proactive effort for fair appraisals. Once representation is chosen, a town meeting will be organized. Residents are asked to donate $50 to the CB-PTRF to fund to cover legal and administrative costs. If you want to learn more about how you can support CB-PTRF, please e-mail w2smith@aol.com. You can send contributions to CB-PTRF, 868 Bayway Blvd., Unit #112, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767.

Civic Association Tax Change Discussion Scheduled

The Civic Associations of Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, and Island Estates will hold a roundtable discussion on tax changes to be voted on in January. The meeting will be at the Sand Key Sailing Cenber at 7 pm on December 5th. In addition to Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard, State Representative Jim Frishe, State Senator Dennis Jones, and Pinellas County Commissioner Karen Steel will be speakers.