The Clearwater Police Department said a death investigation was underway after a body was discovered in the water.
The investigation was at Cortland Bayside, 19369 U.S. Highway 19 North. The body was discovered Saturday morning.
Clearwater Police said the body was found floating in the waters of Old Tampa Bay near the mangroves. The body was handed over to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office who will determine the cause of death.
Police said the man's identity is currently unknown.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
