Obituaries

Belleair Politician Who Fought High-Rise Development Dies

Edward Moran also served as commissioner and mayor.

Edward Moran, who served as Belleair commissioner and mayor, has died at the age of 90.

Moran was best known for drawing a line in the sand against high rise condos filling the Belleair beaches, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

In addition to serving two serving on the Belleair Town Commission from 1978 to 1986, he led Concerned Citizens for Belleair. Moran famously in Belleair spearheaded opposition to twin 16-story condominium towers, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Moran also was mayor for two terms, then step aside, declining to run again.

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Moran was a well-known figure in town for his involvement and passion for local politics. He also was active at the Belleair County Club, where he liked to play golf.

He was born in Massachusetts and attended Boston University and Holy Cross College. He was an Army veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He worked as an executive for St. Philip Towing and Seabulk.

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Moran died on April 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Shelley, Wendy and Peter Moran; and three grandchildren.

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