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Welcome to LARGO
TODAY
, News from the City Manager. Stay up-to-date on the superior services the City of Largo offers to our residents, businesses and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO
MAY 31, 2019
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BE IN THE KNOW WITH ALERT PINELLAS
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Just in time for the 2019 hurricane season, the City of Largo is now part of the
Alert Pinellas
network which means you can receive alerts about emergencies and other important Largo news as well as notifications from Pinellas County and the Sheriff’s Office. This service is FREE and allows you to sign up to receive urgent messages about situations like severe weather, boil water notices or evacuations. You can also receive important Team Largo information such as facility closures. Visit
Largo.com/AlertPinellas
to learn more or
sign up now
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- Summer Mahr
Public Education Specialist I 587-6740 x2014 I smahr@largo.com
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INDIAN ROCKS ROAD CLOSURE
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As of Tuesday, May 28, Indian Rocks Road was closed at the intersection of Wilcox Road. This closure will continue for 17 days while the City of Largo replaces a sanitary sewer line across the intersection from Siesta Road to Wilcox Road. The City will then continue south replacing sanitary sewer, while Pinellas County's contractor begins replacing the stormwater structures and piping that cross from north to south at Wilcox Road. Once this work is complete, a temporary patch of asphalt will be placed along with striping until all pipework is completed. Visit
Largo.com/RoadClosure
for detour routes and more information.
- Brian Highnote
Construction Manager I 587-6713 x4402 I bhighnot@largo.com
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On Monday, May 27, hundreds of people
gathered to honor the fallen
Monday night during the annual City of Largo Memorial Day ceremony held at the Largo Central Park Military Court of Ho Thank you to all who joined the City in honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country.
Special Events Coordinator I 587-6720 I kpiehl@largo.com
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SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT: MAYSHROOMS MUSHROOMS
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The City of Largo is proud to welcome Mayshrooms, a zero-waste, urban, gourmet mushroom farm, to the area! Mayshrooms, founded by Monica May, her twin sister Megan May-Martinez, and Adam Martinez, a City of Largo Firefighter, is excited to start their business in Largo, “The city has gone above and beyond to help us feel welcome and to connect us to other businesses that might want to partner with us. They are very accommodating and helpful to new entrepreneurs.”
READ MORE
- Laura Thomas
Sustainability Coordinator I 586-7424 I lthomas@largo.com
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USF COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP
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University of South Florida students recently presented to the Largo City Commission as part of USF's Community Sustainability Partnership Program, after they completed work on three special projects that aim to advance the livability and sustainability within our community. These projects have allowed the City to utilize USF resources and innovation while giving students real-world experience before graduation. Students presented the results of these projects, Open Data, Private Utilities, and a Community Survey, including each project's goals, deliverables, and outcomes, and the impacts on our community. Staff will be evaluating the projects with the aim of implementing the student's work into Largo's strategy and daily operations.
- Laura Thomas
Sustainability Coordinator I 586-7424 I lthomas@largo.com
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Neighborhood Information Meeting: SPR1-19-004: ALTA Belleair Apartments 1650 Clearwater-Largo Road North
A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on May 22 in the Community Room at Largo City Hall to discuss redeveloping a mobile home park into a 255-unit apartment development located at 1650 Clearwater-Largo Road North. The property totals approximately 9.12 acres and is located in a City Home Character District within the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District (CLR-CRD/CH) on the Future Land Use Map. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the subject property were invited to attend the meeting. Robert Pergolizzi and Krikor Kassarjian of Gulf Coast Consulting were present to discuss the project. Planning Division staff as well as a representative from the Housing Division were also present to answer questions from the public.
The meeting was attended by six residents from the City of Largo. The questions and concerns raised by attendees included stormwater run-off, rent rates, lighting, landscaping, access to the Pinellas Trail, traffic impacts, and project timeline. Mr. Pergolizzi indicated that construction is expected to begin at the end of the year and will last 12 to 18 months. Staff stated that the final site plan submittal will be available to be viewed by any interested parties.
Famous Tate (SPR116001) Development Order: 4520 & 4560 East Bay Drive
On May 29, 2019, a Development Order (DO) was issued to allow for the development of a 3.17 acre property located at 4520 & 4560 East Bay Drive to be used as the new Famous Tate retail building. The existing building at 4520 East Bay Drive will remain available for an undisclosed commercial use. The DO will allow for the construction of a 16,425 square foot commercial retail building, driveway, parking, associated landscaping improvements, and storm water improvements.
Church of Scientology Mission of Belleair (SPR219007) Approval Memo: 1601 West Bay Drive
On May 29, 2019, an Approval Memo was issued to allow for an outdoor seating area and walkway alterations, as part of a renovation of the existing building, located at 1601 West Bay Drive. The outdoor seating area will cover 372 square feet and will be covered with an awning.
- Laura Thomas
Sustainability Coordinator I 586-7424 I lthomas@largo.com
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SUSTAINABILITY SERIES: ENERGY EFFICIENT LIFESTYLE
LARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY | TUESDAY, JUNE 4 | 6:30PM
Join the City of Largo and the Pinellas County Extension for the next installment of the Largo Sustainability Series on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm at the Largo Public Library. This free series features workshops, films, expos and forums every month to celebrate sustainability in Largo. This month, the Pinellas County Extension Office will present “Energy Efficient Lifestyle.” Worried your utility bill is too high? Want to help the environment but not sure how? Come learn about ways to be more energy efficient in your life, which means helping the environment and saving you money!
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- Laura Thomas
Sustainability Coordinator I 586-7424 I lthomas@largo.com
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LET'S TACO'VER FUSION FOOD!
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 | 11:30AM-1:30PM
Don't let us beach you to June's food truck on at the Loading Zone behind City Hall. The Floribbean Fusion Food Truck will Jamacain-up fantastic foods that will leave you happy as a clam. We aren't jerking you around. Even though the Taco Lady will be back in July and we think it's shrimportant you don't miss this one. Sea you soon!
- Dino Pinto
Communications & Marketing Specialist I 587-6740 I dpinto@largo.com
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LARGO FIRE RESCUE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO
LARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY | SATURDAY, JUNE 29 | 9-11:30AM
Hurricane season is quickly approaching. Are you prepared? Attend Largo Fire Rescue's 5th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo to view educational presentations from an expert panel, and connect with local businesses and emergency preparedness agencies in our surrounding area.
REGISTER NOW
- Summer Mahr
Public Education Specialist I 587-6740 x2014 I smahr@largo.com
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TROTTER ROAD REOPENING BLOCK PARTY
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL | SATURDAY, JULY 20 | 5:30-9PM
To celebrate the reopening of Trotter Road this July, the City of Largo is partnering with St. Patrick Catholic School for a Grand Reopening Block Party! On Saturday, July 20 from 5:30-9pm, enjoy entertainment, free food and more hosted by SPCS. Stay tuned for more details about the event.
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- Lauren Fatkin
Web & Marketing Specialist I 587-6740 x5015 I lfatkin@largo.com
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JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you interested in helping to build the community of choice? There are great opportunities from interns to engineers. Largo provides outstanding benefits and a modern wellness program. Join us as we serve the community by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The City of Largo is a great place to work, naturally!
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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