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Welcome to LARGO TODAY, News from the City Manager. You can find a copy of this edition and previous eNews at Largo.com/LargoToday. 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."
-Henry Schubert, City Manager
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO - July 2, 2021 |
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CITY FACILITIES CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5 |
The City of Largo would like to remind you that all City facilities will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Highland Family Aquatic Center and the Largo Golf Course will be open on July 4 and 5. There is NO change to trash and recycling collection, Solid Waste will be working on Monday, July 5. We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. |
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DRIVE-BY NEIGHBORHOOD SALUTE |
Join Captain Play, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and Team Largo members on Saturday, July 3 starting at 9am for the Drive-by Neighborhood Salute.
Cheer on our City vehicles and characters as we drive by and salute you, our Largo community!
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FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS IN LARGO CENTRAL PARK |
Indian Rocks Baptist Church presents this year's fireworks show at Largo Central Park starting at 7pm. Bring your chairs, blankets, and family to enjoy a spectacular fireworks show.
Be sure to share your photos with the hashtags #LoveLargoFL #PlayLargo
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FREE COVID VACCINE CLINIC: JULY 15 |
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JOIN A LIVE BUDGET SESSION |
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Share your ideas directly with City team members from the communications and budget teams by attending a virtual or in-person budget session (July 14 and July 17).
Share your priorities, use the budget simulator tool to prioritize where City funds should be spent, and discuss ideas.
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LARGO SUSTAINABILITY SERIES |
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Join the City of Largo for the next installment of the virtual Largo Sustainability Series on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30am hosted live on the City’s Facebook page. Keep your family entertained and sustainable all summer long. Hear from our panelists and ask questions about sustainable family services.
Presenters: Kara Piehl, City of Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts Special Events Coordinator; Cencio Minson, Support Specialist at High Point Neighborhood Family Center
Visit the City of Largo Facebook page (fb.com/CityofLargo) to tune in live, ask questions and interact virtually with panelists.
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NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING |
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A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on June 23rd via virtual Webinar to discuss a proposal to redevelop the site to construct a 12,000 square foot general industrial building at 8110 Ulmerton Road. The property covers approximately 3.64 acres and is designated Industrial Limited (IL) on the City of Largo Future Land Use Map. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the property were invited to attend the meeting. Representing the project, Husch Ghovaee, CEO, of Northside Engineering, Inc., was present to discuss the project and Planning Division staff were also present to answer questions from the public. |
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FUN FAMILY 5K AND POOL PARTY |
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Join us for a series of fun runs on Saturday, July 17 at 8am to keep you exercising as a family. Each fun run will have a special twist to keep them fun and engaging. Dress up, get silly, and have a blast running along the beautiful grounds of Highland Recreation. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Registration form is required for each runner and can be done at any of the three facilities or online. |
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The Largo Golf Course hosted 27 Tampa Bay Letter Board Community members for a fun day of Footgolf for the first time. The Tampa Bay Letter Board Community is on a mission to assist the neuro-diverse population to gain effective communication and motor support by building a community of acceptance, inclusion and access in the Tampa Bay area. The course has established a relationship with this group in an effort to align with the City's goals of serving diverse populations. They enjoyed Foot golf so much that they plan on visiting the course several times a year. |
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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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