Walk through Downtown Clearwater aka Scientology City

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2023
  • Walk downtown Clearwater starting at the Church Of Scientology Flag Building headquarters, pass by Fort Harrison hotel, City Hall, and the Intracoastal, before walking the length of historic Cleveland Street.

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  • @sherlockholmes6990
    @sherlockholmes6990 Месяц назад +29

    That tax exception for religious organizations needs to go away.

  • @STLtoTPA
    @STLtoTPA 7 месяцев назад +12

    Vote for Mark Bunker for Clearwater City Council!

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea6421 7 месяцев назад +80

    It’s a cult, not a religion. Thanks for the tour 😊

    • @Shieed
      @Shieed 2 месяца назад +7

      All religions are cults

    • @dayganthomas6466
      @dayganthomas6466 2 месяца назад +5

      ​@@ShieedI wouldn't go that far however I believe a lot of people join in a religion bc they want something better after death bc there to scared to accept that there's nothing

    • @petefender7519
      @petefender7519 Месяц назад +6

      @@dayganthomas6466 I live in Tampa, just across Tampa Bay from Clearwater.
      She's right, it a cult-type religion.
      Travolta drives like an idiot!

    • @ChristopherBond-s5q
      @ChristopherBond-s5q 11 дней назад +5

      They are all cults don't get that Messed up

    • @bowerthomas1078
      @bowerthomas1078 3 дня назад +1

      Religions are cults

  • @StarrLight777
    @StarrLight777 7 месяцев назад +15

    "Today is a good day not to be in a cult." A-ARON

  • @Blowdrill
    @Blowdrill 7 месяцев назад +8

    I spent a number of years in those buildings as a sea org member. thanks for the tour and update.

  • @Luna_tia
    @Luna_tia 7 месяцев назад +15

    Absolutely haunting to see such a beautiful but essentially empty downtown. The day after Thanksgiving is normally such a busy time for shopping so this emptiness is creepy on another level...

  • @GingerCC-he8be
    @GingerCC-he8be 2 месяца назад +8

    Scientology created by a science fiction writer, that is perfect inspiration for a Stephen King horror movie. 🤔

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 2 дня назад +2

    I once walked into a Sushi bar in Clearwater beach, and much to my surprise, Hulk Hogan was there accompanied with a friend.

  • @Getrichordietrying673
    @Getrichordietrying673 6 дней назад +6

    I lived in Clearwater 30 years ago and the takeover had already started.

  • @Nursense2024
    @Nursense2024 2 месяца назад +8

    Can the “city sue”… for separation of church and state..since real estate is not in use and causing a vacuum in revenue.. forcing services to be cut back for tax paying citizens of the city. maybe challenge their tax exempts status …
    How can it be a tax exempt organization when it is not open to the public to attend?

    • @logically-xg3of
      @logically-xg3of 18 дней назад +1

      They're the city they hold the power they won't be leaving anytime soon.

  • @Kane_B2
    @Kane_B2 18 дней назад +8

    What a great tour! Born and raised here i have seen it all but learned alot from ur walk...awesome work. STAMP OUT SCIENTOLOGY!

    • @RurbanWalker
      @RurbanWalker  18 дней назад +2

      @@Kane_B2 thank you. I appreciate that.

    • @Kane_B2
      @Kane_B2 12 дней назад +2

      @@RurbanWalker it was interesting to see the foundation for Lisa's video showing how deep Soo many of the cpd are deep in the pockets of this abomination. Including our wonderful chief Slaughter..

  • @knelle1114
    @knelle1114 7 месяцев назад +17

    There needs to be more Scientology protest. I watch Scientology Audit Streets LA and I’m finally seeing the downfall of Scientology. Mark Bunker is doing a great job in Clearwater keeping Scientology in line.

  • @davidhoffmann6771
    @davidhoffmann6771 2 месяца назад +18

    It’s criminal what they’ve done to Clearwater

  • @kimmarsh5387
    @kimmarsh5387 22 дня назад +10

    Where are the people? I imagine they are hubbled in tunnels running between buildings never seeing the light of day

  • @nisa628
    @nisa628 8 месяцев назад +16

    Thank you for informing us about Scientology taking over one of the U.S towns, it is a disease that the are treating the whole town like crap. They also have a bunch of deaths to answer.🙏🙏

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 7 месяцев назад +1

      yes its everything these guys say about the cult city ruclips.net/video/d3gLe_I2AIk/видео.html

  • @gabblynn
    @gabblynn 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for all the interesting info.

  • @oracleofaltoona
    @oracleofaltoona 3 дня назад +3

    I live in Clearwater and I walk in that same area where you are.IMO the church wishes to actually control the whole area just for their own use. Scientologists are not unfriendly but you can tell they kind of wish you weren't there when you encounter them walking around.They're not hostile, just not welcoming.
    They try to do things to include the community like a winter festival (that I think they still do, not sure), but I don't think the community is interested. And these events are not well attended by non-scientologists. People are sketched-out by them in general. As a resident non-scientologist I don't really care one way or another, but I know the city hates it because of the lost tax revenue , and the way the local economy is depressed. On the other hand when you see how over-developed the beach is, and how over-developed St. Pete is becoming (yes lively but way too over-developed) I kind of am glad for their "depressing" influence.

  • @snortapoopusqburr1150
    @snortapoopusqburr1150 21 день назад +8

    Intercepted right off by the Scientology security. What a surprise. I live near here and these people are creepy.

  • @petefender7519
    @petefender7519 Месяц назад +10

    A religion founded by a science fiction writer.??

  • @5starubercar698
    @5starubercar698 2 месяца назад +4

    So fun fact. The adjacent building connected by a bridge was the Ft Harrison hotel. In 1965, The Rolling Stones toured in Clearwater and stayed at the Ft Harrison hotel. In that hotel, they wrote the some “Satisfaction”. Apparently the room service was questionable.

  • @BeantownToBigD
    @BeantownToBigD 2 дня назад +1

    Many of the buildings in downtown have windows papered with the same real estate groups so it looks like there are plans in place for significant rehab. It is nice to see rehab vs. tear downs. Still lots of empty buildings. What % of the city's population is seasonal? Snow birds usually arrive after December. Interesting video.

  • @BookOfFaustus
    @BookOfFaustus 8 месяцев назад +11

    Nothing in your video was unfair. Nice tour

  • @politic1148
    @politic1148 2 дня назад +2

    Yeah, they've owned that city for decades bud. I've built many homes there and worked around the block many times and we also sold crack on Cleveland St. It's funny you mentioned Cleveland St right when I was spelling it out! 🤣 That was back in 98 as well, up on the hill passed the pool hall. Made a lot of bread and know a lot about the area.

  • @alphaalfalfa9489
    @alphaalfalfa9489 9 дней назад +4

    Jawbreakers fear this man!

  • @davidhoffmann6771
    @davidhoffmann6771 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for your video

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe 14 дней назад +2

    Nice brother! I’m a fellow walker🥳

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd 6 месяцев назад +5

    Great walkthrough

  • @monkeywrench1951
    @monkeywrench1951 14 дней назад +7

    Do “churches” pay property taxes ? If the answer is no, this could break a city.

    • @JeffBrown-pb5qr
      @JeffBrown-pb5qr 10 дней назад +1

      no...& this one is a Cult.

    • @DivineBanana
      @DivineBanana 7 дней назад +5

      No scientology buildings are tax exempt. They literally targeted and blackmailed individuals in the IRS to get their tax exempt status.

  • @charissahuie9131
    @charissahuie9131 2 месяца назад +1

    I've been sooooo curious about this! Thank you! More?

  • @themeparkcheetah
    @themeparkcheetah 6 дней назад +4

    Definitely not suspicious or sketchy at all that you aren’t allowed to look or go inside of those buildings. Even the windows are blocked

    • @pouponcrazycat5987
      @pouponcrazycat5987 3 дня назад

      That's not true. I have been in the buildings very nice .

  • @ClearwaterChad
    @ClearwaterChad 2 дня назад +2

    Just Downtown, they have no influence inland or on the beaches. I have lived here since 1992 as a kid we use to screw with them. They don't exist to most of us here and are ignored.

  • @lemoncurd5267
    @lemoncurd5267 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, what a great tour! Ive been so curious to see what Clearwater is like.

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 3 месяца назад +2

      Stay away from the cult

    • @ClearwaterChad
      @ClearwaterChad 2 дня назад +1

      A lot of nice Beaches and a great place to live They don't effect my life but they are a evil cut

  • @fmills1583
    @fmills1583 15 дней назад +5

    Find out what's going on in that big metal Scientology building on the corner of Hercules and Calumet. Weird and creepy place, very big, only one door and no windows. Perhaps Scientology prison?

    • @WolfLarson
      @WolfLarson 15 дней назад +1

      Its a warehouse, ive been in it

    • @fmills1583
      @fmills1583 15 дней назад +1

      @@WolfLarson Did they have you in a cell?

    • @WolfLarson
      @WolfLarson 14 дней назад +1

      @@fmills1583 haha

  • @chefboy6123
    @chefboy6123 2 месяца назад +5

    Zombies Roam ~ Clearwater Destroyed.................

  • @themeparkcheetah
    @themeparkcheetah 6 дней назад +6

    That building is no church

  • @rsmith80
    @rsmith80 2 месяца назад +4

    It’s eerily quiet.

  • @markmurphy3177
    @markmurphy3177 7 месяцев назад +5

    Clearwater is also the spring training home of MLB Philadelphia Phillies

  • @pix6136
    @pix6136 7 месяцев назад +4

    Enjoyed the tour. Its very quiet. What time of day was your walk?
    It looked more used and vibrant back in the days of the Woolworth building!
    It's a pretty town and a shame the residents are blocked from so many areas especially as they don't appear to be using much of it themselves either.
    Hopefully Mark Bunker will get elected and get things moving.
    I see many viewers have suggested a reach out to A-aron's channel he's an ex scn and dud run for council too and has often spoken about the blockade of Clearwater by SCN.

    • @RurbanWalker
      @RurbanWalker  7 месяцев назад +1

      It was about 10:30 or 11am the day after Thanksgiving. I agree. With its location, it would have the potential to be utilized so much more.

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 7 месяцев назад +1

      totally agree its Scientology city of cult the whole city not not just downtown

  • @GerzonChon
    @GerzonChon 28 дней назад +1

    300th subscriber!

    • @RurbanWalker
      @RurbanWalker  28 дней назад

      @GerzonChon Thanks for subscribing!!! Hopefully I can get a couple of hundred more 😀

  • @rsmith80
    @rsmith80 2 месяца назад +2

    The south does love their churches.😊

  • @vegan3650
    @vegan3650 6 месяцев назад +9

    on the hunt for Xenu!

    • @MrCliffda3rd
      @MrCliffda3rd 4 месяца назад +1

      ALL HAIL XENU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @wannabetrucker7475
    @wannabetrucker7475 7 месяцев назад +6

    creepy as hell,

  • @neuza305
    @neuza305 2 месяца назад +11

    tax the fake church make clearwater great again

  • @WhyDoTroonsHaveTheSameVoices
    @WhyDoTroonsHaveTheSameVoices 2 часа назад +2

    Go to Salt Lake City and tell me more

  • @fishdaddy35
    @fishdaddy35 7 месяцев назад +6

    Clearwater is not the “International Headquarters of Scientology.” The International Headquarters of Scientology is in Hemet, California.

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 7 месяцев назад +1

      Clearwater Scientology city of cult is the Mecca of Scientology leading in all America for Pedophilia Rape and human trafficking they are rated 8 in the Nation

    • @vegan3650
      @vegan3650 6 месяцев назад

      you are talking to an OG ex cult member. he knows WAY more than you.@@jerrymcguire8371

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 3 месяца назад +2

      Have them go there please

  • @Wayne-gb5pu
    @Wayne-gb5pu 3 месяца назад +2

    You, Bobby Kennedy Grand Child, DON'T LIE !!!!

  • @-Ricky_Spanish-
    @-Ricky_Spanish- Месяц назад +8

    Waste of what used to be an amazing downtown. I'm 15 minutes away and I never go near the area except maybe for a show at Capitol Theatre. The whole city should be booming, but everything north of Court Street is a creepy ghost town full of intentionally vacant storefronts.

  • @resofactor
    @resofactor 6 дней назад +2

    Other than the daily Scieno foot-traffic in the immediate downtown area,
    downtown Clearwater is otherwise rather 'dead' most of the time, otherwise.
    "dead properties" "quite unusual"?
    It's been like that downtown for a long time, yo.

  • @ahoye1
    @ahoye1 17 дней назад +2

    Sometimes you wonder what councilman or senator or mayor or all of the above who agreed to let them buy pretty much all of clearwater beach prime property without taxpayers consent or knowledge, some dirtbag (or dirtbags) made a lot of moola 😞

  • @WolfLarson
    @WolfLarson 15 дней назад +1

    I worked at Fort Harrison for 10 years, and it used to be much more open to the general public. During my time there, I witnessed many instances of people entering the property with ill intentions, causing trouble and whatnot. On many occasions, individuals, including members of the press attempted to get in with cameras. Unfortunately, this may have spoiled the experience for genuinely curious visitors. However, if you're interested in learning more, you are welcome to visit the receptionist and ask questions-just avoid aiming a camera at them while doing so.

  • @neuza305
    @neuza305 2 месяца назад +2

    send in code enforcement

  • @chrishepp4429
    @chrishepp4429 11 дней назад +4

    where's all the clubs and bars?

    • @RurbanWalker
      @RurbanWalker  11 дней назад +2

      @chrishepp4429 not much of that there. There is at least one bar on Cleveland Street, but it was early during this walk, so it wasn't yet open.

    • @resofactor
      @resofactor 6 дней назад +2

      Downtown Clearwater is rather 'dead' most of the time.
      All the action in at the Pier60 area around the beaches.
      Scienos pretty much run downtown.

    • @pouponcrazycat5987
      @pouponcrazycat5987 3 дня назад

      Not here in Tampa

    • @Victorseafog
      @Victorseafog 2 дня назад

      Saint Petersburg

    • @rjbs5
      @rjbs5 58 минут назад

      Not a lot of that in this area. There is some stuff around the Capitol Theater. There are a few restaurants that are still there. You want nightlife you cross the bridge and head for the beaches

  • @CowboyPrestige101
    @CowboyPrestige101 5 месяцев назад +3

    Honestly wild things like this can happen in the United States.
    I have a grim curiosity about it.

  • @robertsmith5744
    @robertsmith5744 11 дней назад +3

    Floriduh* will become a series of islands.

  • @GuyRips
    @GuyRips 3 месяца назад

    Holy t.m.g

  • @suzanna_ll
    @suzanna_ll 17 дней назад +3

    omg i had no idea, i will stay away from clearwater for sure now, i live in se florida. Plus I hate tom cruise. who pays taxes there????

    • @ClearwaterChad
      @ClearwaterChad 2 дня назад

      Clearwater is a lot bigger than just Downtown there a still great beaches that they don't go to they just stay in their area

  • @gregorysmull8068
    @gregorysmull8068 8 дней назад +2

    Very nice quick tour of downtown clearwater. I live not far away and have been there or passed through there quite a few times. It is nice, clean, safe, peaceful and quiet. I cant recall a single incident where I ran into a rude or disagreeable Scientologist. Followers of this religion that I have encountered so far simply seem like decent people without any weird or creepy vibe about them. It seems they are selective about whom they lease their property to, and you can certainly argue that they are too selective and that there is room to liven things up a bit more.
    With regards to Scientology in general, I see them as part exclusive club, part cult, part Pyramid scheme and part legitimate religion. I can't say I ever supported the notion of buying your way into heaven, but their focus on learning and achievement I think has a positive influence on members.

    • @themeparkcheetah
      @themeparkcheetah 6 дней назад +2

      There is nothing good about Scientology

    • @resofactor
      @resofactor 6 дней назад

      Given options - they won't even talk to anyone else (even on the street) - that isn't one of them.

    • @pouponcrazycat5987
      @pouponcrazycat5987 3 дня назад

      Its not about going to heaven, it's going to a higher power. Going to a place that not many can travel to open up your chakras anitger eye in your mind. To make you believe there is more to being mad at the world just because they don't agree with you. I personally like them. I find them interesting people. They are smart.
      I enjoy positive. No negative in anything.

    • @pouponcrazycat5987
      @pouponcrazycat5987 3 дня назад

      We talk to anyone

    • @For891
      @For891 3 дня назад

      @@themeparkcheetahI’m not into cults or anything of the like however, there is a ton of self help going on in there. It’s how they lure people into giving them their finances. Providing solutions to desperate peoples simple problems is their hook.

  • @jamesskinner7185
    @jamesskinner7185 Месяц назад +1

    Been around forever… come on where ya been😂😂😂

  • @Clwr_Romeo
    @Clwr_Romeo Месяц назад +2

    you barely even see them this is for clicks, I live less than a mile from where he is and they have never even spoken to me once.

    • @lion-667
      @lion-667 6 дней назад +1

      You're better off that they don't speak to you .
      Stay clear from those creepy people.

  • @neuza305
    @neuza305 2 месяца назад +1

    muscavish b/fing tom cruse

  • @abz5485
    @abz5485 2 дня назад +1

    Actually, seems like an incredibly peaceful clean place to live. Maybe you should go hang out in downtown Philly and see which place you would choose.😂 seems like you can do something better with your time guy

  • @girlinvt
    @girlinvt 8 месяцев назад +4

    Sweetie businesses have taken over towns and cities in the past and today. So have religions, ect. The fact you seem shocked is really kind of wierd. A few examples for you Corning New York, Hersey Pennsylvania. Lancaster County is Amish central with the largest concentration and oldest community of Amish in America. Ever heard of Salt Lake City between 49%-30% of the population is a practicing Mormon. I know it shocking that people who religiously believe something would "gasp" live in the same area be it county, city, or state. Who knew banding together would also bring political power or wealth. In America you get to do that kind of stuff, it was so important that the First Amendment was created for it. Iknow shocking...

    • @stateradio115
      @stateradio115 7 месяцев назад +9

      lol this reply is straight out of scientology's playbook. I've seen similar bots post the exact same comments on other videos. Of course, they ignore the fact about how the amish and mormons actually cooperate with local government.

    • @jerrymcguire8371
      @jerrymcguire8371 7 месяцев назад +4

      Only Clearwater is rated 8 in America for Pedophilia rape and Human trafficking with no one down there but Scientology city of cult you should join a billion years contract on a body transplant operation with the likeness of repossession

  • @pouponcrazycat5987
    @pouponcrazycat5987 3 дня назад

    You are very unfair to these people. You all don't know nothing about. Learn about what they are before you say that are a cult Which they are NOT!!

    • @ogphill
      @ogphill 3 дня назад +3

      All hail Xenu!

    • @inspectorgadget346
      @inspectorgadget346 2 дня назад +1

      How much money have you gave them you brainwashed fool? Even the founder admitted the story was made up. Please don't breed!

    • @ClearwaterChad
      @ClearwaterChad 2 дня назад +3

      Cult Cult Cult it's common knowledge duh.

  • @LowTideLowLife
    @LowTideLowLife 27 дней назад +2

    Diarrhea

  • @brookehartley5085
    @brookehartley5085 2 месяца назад +3

    Downtown and Clearwater is a beautiful city. Come and see. We love it here. My family are not Scientologists, but we are friends with some and that is okay. We love our neighbors and live and let live.

    • @bkchrome
      @bkchrome 24 дня назад +4

      @@brookehartley5085 I call bullshit!! You must be a Scientologist or getting ready to get indoctrinated. I live near this ghost-town too. The entire Tampa Bay Area has prospered post-pandemic with Downtown Clearwater still being held hostage!! Neighboring Clearwater Bench, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas, and St. Pete have been booming while this surreal and miserable place just purposely keeps life and growth away from average Floridians.

    • @PleeseCallMeDan
      @PleeseCallMeDan 13 дней назад +2

      My name is Shelly and I’ve been locked in the basement of that building for the last decade. It’s beautiful here!