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North Greenwood is a historically African American neighborhood in Clearwater, Florida. Home to the North Greenwood Library, former North Greenwood Cemetery, churches, a community center, and an African American history museum in a former school building (Curtis School), the area was once home to orange groves. Jack Russell Stadium where the Philadelphia Phillies held Spring training was established on city property. [1] [2] Pinellas Institute served black students. [3]

North Greenwood Cemetery was rediscovered and partially excavated. [4] [5] A historical marker commemorates its history. [6]

North Clearwater Performing Arts Academy home to the Dundu Dole Urban Ballet was established in North Greenwood. [7]

The video Da Hood Gone Wild contrasting the nearby beaches with fights and drug activity in the neighborhood. Marches were held. The Blue Chip Bar was razed by the city. The recreation center and library were built. Buccaneer Field was built and anti-drug and anti-violence campaigns launched. 10News reported on the video and reactions to it. [8]

North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex includes a playground, gym, pool, and fitness center. [9]

In 2023 the Tampa Bay Times reported on a rejuvenation and redevelopment plan for the "struggling" 6,200 resident neighborhood. The Times described the area as a having been "a vibrant hub of Black entrepreneurship in the city." [10] The proposal would establish a Community Redevelopment Agency in the area. [11] [12] [13]

O'Neal Larkin has been involved in community revitalization efforts and hosts an annual Thanksgiving meal and celebration. [14]

Clearwater Heights was another African American community in Clearwater. [15] [16]

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  3. ↑ McCarthy, Kevin M. (July 24, 2019). African American Sites in Florida. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN   978-1-56164-951-8 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ "Erased: The fight to restore Tampa Bay area's destroyed Black cemeteries". 27 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "North Greenwood Cemetery Unearthing Project 2021 [NAACP Clearwater, FL]" – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ↑ "North Greenwood African American Memorial Cemetery Marker Dedication" – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ↑ Inc, Tampa Bay Publications (June 20, 2005). "Tampa Bay Magazine". Tampa Bay Publications, Inc. – via Google Books.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ↑ "Da Hood Gone News Worthy..." – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ↑ "North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex". www.myclearwaterparks.com.
  10. ↑ "Clearwater takes first step in bringing renaissance to North Greenwood". Tampa Bay Times.
  11. ↑ "Community pushes to revamp North Greenwood area in Clearwater through Community Redevelopment Agency". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). January 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ Newspapers, CHRIS GEORGE, Tampa Bay (November 5, 2020). "Clearwater gives struggling North Greenwood area hope for future". TBNweekly.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ "Millions in redevelopment funding potentially coming to Clearwater neighborhood". wtsp.com. January 13, 2023.
  14. ↑ "They're all like family: North Greenwood resident welcomes hundreds for dinner".
  15. ↑ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/clearwater-florida-black-cemeteries-60-minutes-2022-11-27/
  16. ↑ https://www.tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2020/01/28/the-lost-clearwater-heights-black-cemetery-might-be-under-a-building/
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