What Clearwater's Saying: Will Renovated Capitol Theatre Revitalize Downtown?
As the 10-month Capitol Theatre renovation project kicks off, we want to know what you think it could mean for downtown Clearwater. Will it bring new life to the area? What else should be done?
The 10-month renovation of the Capitol Theatre that kicked off earlier this week is aimed at helping to revitalize downtown Clearwater. Will it work? Performing arts guru Zev Buffman, who attended Tuesday's groundbreaking, thinks so. Buffman said when it's completed in 2013, the remodeled theater will draw thousands of arts patrons downtown. The 1921-built Capitol Theatre, once an entertainment mecca, fell into years of disrepair before a 2009 partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall helped draw sold-out shows, events and concerts. Officials hope the renovation project, coupled with other improvement projects, will lead to a renaissance for the downtown district. Some Patch readers also have high hopes for the project. "SO EXCITING!" commented …
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Merrill
9:00 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
@ Michael D...I am sorry but I beg to differ with you. I have now lived in Clearwater for 7 years...for the first 5yrs I did try to become involved in Downtown... Patronized the farmer's market, the few retailers there (now closed), a restaurant (now closed) Downtown has a VERY COLD VIBE, unlike Dunedin or Safety Harbor or Palm Harbor all of which are welcoming and celebrate diversity. Don't … more ›