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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 - October 29, 2021 |
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Fri, Oct 29 | Owl O Ween | 5:30pm | McGough Nature Park
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Fri, Oct 29 | Trick-or-Treat Trail | 6pm | Largo City Hall
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Fri, Nov 5 | Movies in the Park | Largo Central Park
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Fri, Nov 5 | Vaccine Booster Clinic | Largo Public Library
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Sat, Nov 6 | Garage Sale | 9am | Largo Community Center
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Sat, Nov 6 | Largo Market & Train Rides | 10am | Largo Central Park
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Sat, Nov 6 | Family Safety Day | 10:30am | Largo Police Department
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Sat, Nov 6 | Feed the Critters Food Truck Rally | 11am | McGough Nature Park
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Thurs, Nov 11 | Veterans Day Ceremony | 11am | Largo Central Park
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Sat, Nov 13 | Tito Puente Jr. | 8pm | Central Park Performing Arts Center
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BAYHEAD ACTION PARK PROJECT UPDATE |
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Largo Engineering Services will host project overview sessions to share the design, project schedule, and construction impacts for Bayhead Action Park planned in Fall 2022. Community members are invited to see anticipated design plans for the park, including volleyball court expansion and amenities, parking updates, solar panels, and a new teen activity center. The skate park and dog park will remain as-is, and the basketball court will be adapted to become a multi-use basketball and pickleball court. There are two ways to participate: |
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IN-PERSON
Monday, Nov 1 from 4:30-7:30pm
Hosted at CPPAC
105 Central Park Drive
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VIRTUAL SESSION
Monday, Nov 15 @6pm
Hosted via Zoom
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Pinellas County Solid Waste Operations is hosting an upcoming Mobile Chemical & Electronic event on Saturday, November 6 at Largo High School from 9am-2pm. Residents are encouraged to bring items that have the potential to contaminate our ground, air, and surface water if not properly disposed of, including electronics, pesticides, paints, fertilizers, batteries, household cleaners, and more. View a complete list of accepted items.
This service is offered for free to Pinellas County residents. Visit PinellasCounty.org for upcoming mobile collection events.
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As a reminder, City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Residential and commercial pick-up changes are as follows:
- Residential: Thursday to Wednesday
- Commercial Front-loaders and Roll-off: No change
Visit My Trash Day for the full holiday collection schedule.
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LARGO TEENS TAKE OVER HIGHLAND REC |
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Over 60 teens attended the Fright Night Halloween Party on Saturday, 10/16! The Largo Teen Volunteers made Highland a spooky, fun time for grades 6-12 with a haunted house, music, laser lights, scary movies, and Halloween-themed treats. Thanks to our LTV's for organizing such a great event for all who attended! |
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Tommy's Car Wash is once again holding their 'Tunnel of Terror' event October 29-31 from 7-10pm at their 5315 East Bay Drive location. During this event, one dollar from each car wash purchased will go towards Largo's Adopt a Kid Youth Scholarship fund, which helps send children to summer camp every year. Plus, each visitor will receive one month of unlimited free car washes for participating.
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The City of Largo and the Florida Department of Health Pinellas have teamed up to host a free vaccine booster pop-up clinic at the Largo Public Library on Friday, November 5 from 9am until 12:30pm. There is NO appointment necessary and you do not need insurance. Vaccines are provided at no cost. Boosters are administered six months after your second dose for eligible individuals. Please bring your vaccine card if available. Visit Largo.com for more information and eligibility.
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LARGO COMMUNITY CENTER TURNS 10! |
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The Largo Community Center has turned 10 years old and they want to celebrate with YOU! They are throwing a big party and everyone is cordially invited. Enjoy music, outdoor games, ice cream and a soda bar. The event is free and will be on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 1pm.
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LARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ANNUAL FAMILY SAFETY DAY
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Thanks to a partnership between the Largo Police Department and Walmart, a few lucky kids will go home with a new bicycle after the Largo Police Family Safety Day on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Largo Police Department located at 201 Highland Ave. in Largo.
The event runs from 10:30am-1:30pm and will feature a station tour, SWAT display, bicycle safety rodeo, inflatables, a police vehicle display, household safety, food, music, and more. Those who visit all safety areas and children who complete the bicycle safety rodeo will receive a ticket for a chance to win a brand new bike.
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JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM
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The City of Largo is currently hiring for a variety of roles throughout the city! The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Apply today to join our Top Workplace or visit our website to learn more about all of our open positions. |
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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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