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Present Hatchet Hangout as the June 2026 winner of the Clearwater CRA Business Spotlight Program.
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SUMMARY:
Hatchet Hangout, located at 709 N. Myrtle Ave. in the North Greenwood CRA district, is an indoor axe-throwing venue offering leagues, events, and group experiences for residents and visitors. This recognition reflects Hatchet Hangout's contribution to activity and business growth within the North Greenwood CRA district.
This expanded version of the program directly supports the goals of both the 2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the 2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan, specifically:
2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan
•People Goals: Downtown shall be a place that attracts residents, visitors, businesses, and their employees and enables the development of community. The City shall encourage a vibrant and active public realm, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and support neighborhoods.
•Objective 1D: Encourage a variety of office-intensive businesses to relocate and expand in Downtown to provide a stable employment center.
2023 North Greenwood CRA Plan
•Goal 5: Quality of Life: Sustain a high quality of life through community engagement, access to recreational opportunities, celebrating the unique culture of North Greenwood, improving public health, and protecting the environment.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sectors.
3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
