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THIS WEEK IN LARGO JANUARY 3, 2020
NEWS & UPDATES
NEW WEST BAY DRIVE LANE CLOSURE PATTERN
Sidewalk construction will shift from the north side to the south side of West Bay Drive beginning with the new year . The David Nelson Construction Company expects the shift to begin Monday, January 13, barring the unexpected. By contract schedule, the outside eastbound lane will experience sustained closure for five months to May 2020. Although sidewalk construction on the north side will take less than two and a half months to complete, motorists should conservatively assume sidewalk construction on the south side of West Bay Drive will be for the contract length of five months. Motorists from points west such as Indian Rocks Road and the beach communities will experience delays traveling eastbound. Consider alternate routes such as 8 th Avenue SW or Ulmerton Road (see www.largo.com/westbaydrive) or plan for a longer commute time.

- Barry Westmark
Senior Engineer I 727-587-6713 I bwestmar@largo.com
GRANTS AT A GLANCE
The City of Largo recently applied for and was awarded a $750 grant from The 2020 Jean Griswold Foundation to bring in new funding for senior services being offered by the Largo Police Department. This grant is for the purchase of identification bracelets for seniors and individuals with disabilities who may wander away from home and get lost. With more than a million charitable organizations the U.S., it is a highly competitive world when it comes to seeking foundation grants. Congratulations to Officer Joel Quattlebaum for his outstanding track record in 2019 in securing grants from not-for-profit organizations as well as foundations.

- Cheryl Coller Reed
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator I 727-586-7452 | creed@largo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
CONGRESSMAN CRIST TO HOST MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
The Office of Congressman Charlie Crist will host mobile office hours at the Largo Library from 10 am to 5 pm on Thursday, January 9.

These office hours offer Pinellas County residents who do not live close to Congressman Crist’s offices in Midtown, downtown St. Petersburg or Seminole a more convenient way to meet one-on-one with the Congressman’s caseworkers. Residents can drop in on the designated day or make an appointment by calling Congressman Crist’s District office at (727) 318-6770.

Congressman Crist maintains a year-round office at 696 1 st Avenue North, Suite 203, in downtown St. Petersburg.

- Cheryl Coller Reed
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator I 727-586-7452 I creed@largo.com
COMING UP NEXT AT CCPAC...
Saturday, Jan 11 | 8pm |  Jim Stafford
Saturday, Jan 18 | 8pm |  Branford Marsalis Quartet

Be sure to also text  CPPAC  to  55678  to receive exclusive event updates, announcements and ticket offers including pre-sales and discounts!

Central Park Performing Arts Center
727-587-6751 I LargoArts.com
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