The Landings Golf Course: Clearwater moves forward on $180M sports complex

A Clearwater golf course could soon trade its fairways for pickleball courts, volleyball tournaments and a water park.Clearwater council advances sports complexThe Clearwater City Council voted unanimously, 4-0, Wednesday night to move forward with a proposed $180 million sports and entertainment complex at The Landings Golf Course. The plan, submitted by Porter Development, would replace the 56-year-old golf course with a sprawling sports and entertainment destination featuring pickleball courts, volleyball courts and even a water park.PREVIOUS: Clearwater to weigh $180M sports complex proposal for Landings Golf CourseThe decision marks a major step toward transforming the 77-acre, city-owned property, although construction is not yet approved.Neighbors debate development impactSupporters believe the project could attract youth sports tournaments, boost tourism and give Clearwater families more recreational opportunities. Abigail Kantzler, a Clearwater resident, believes the developme