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Sun, surf and Scientology?

Title: Sun, surf and Scientology?
Date: Saturday, 18 November 2006
Publisher: Seattle Times
Author: Amy Green
Main source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

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Scientology is perhaps best-known for its most famous practitioner, Tom Cruise. But in this beachy Tampa suburb, Scientologists are neighbors... CLEARWATER, Fla. — Scientology is perhaps best-known for its most famous practitioner, Tom Cruise. But in this beachy Tampa suburb, Scientologists are neighbors, business owners, real-estate investors — and a growing force that makes some uncomfortable. The Church of Scientology, despite its official status as a tax-exempt religious organization, is nonetheless the largest taxpayer in downtown Clearwater, home to its worldwide ... [Read the rest at seattletimes.nwsource.com]