Clear in Clearwater

This story from The Associated Press claims that Clearwater, Fla., has come to terms with being the hub of all things Hubbard. Here is a spooky quote about the influence of Scientology there:

"Now if you go to one of their events, you see more business leaders, more community leaders, more elected officials than any other event in the county. They recognize the church's value now; they see it was an integral part to the solutions of Clearwater."