Due to West Bay Drive corridor improvements, the electric vehicle (EV) charging station located at the W Bay Dr. / 2 ^nd St. SW parking lot is temporarily out of service. The EV charging station is estimated to be operating again August 2020 when construction is complete. Non-electric vehicles may temporarily park in the designated EV spots until otherwise stated.

To locate Largo’s other EV charging stations, please see the Sustainability Map.

For more information on the West Bay Drive Corridor Improvements, please visit Largo City News.

- Laura Thomas

Sustainability Administrator I 727-586-7424I lthomas@largo.com

The City of Largo and the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department are committed to providing high-quality solid waste collection services during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.  Maintaining the community's health and safety remain our top priority. At this time, all Residential solid waste collection services will be provided according to normal collection schedules.

The City understands that some Commercial customers have had service hours cut-back or eliminated by state law or by concerns for safety, resulting in a reduction of solid waste materials (garbage, trash or other disposable items).  Solid Waste Division personnel are available to help analyze your current needs and make recommendations on service changes, if needed. 

Several options are available to Commercial customers who have dumpsters and roll-off containers, including:

1. Reducing collection frequency, such as changing from two collections weekly to one.

2. Downsizing a collection container, such as moving from a 4 yard container to a 2 yard container.

3. Discontinuing all collection services if a business has been closed.

Items 1 and 3 above can be initiated immediately by calling Solid Waste Services at 727-587-6760. Item 2 may require a few days to implement, based on the number of requests received and the available resources.

Please call the Solid Waste Division if you have any questions or would like to discuss any service changes. 

-Kimball Adams

Finance Director I 727-587-6747 I kadams@largo.com

A few day shift officers were in need of some toilet paper. Sgt Cusumano located some, as it was being delivered, at Dollar General at 8th and Clearwater/Largo Road. Officers quickly realized the manager of the store was not going to be able to empty the tractor-trailer by himself (yes, most of his employees called off work because they did not want to get the Coronavirus.) He was working with only one other employee, the cashier, who had been there since 4 am. Within 10 minutes, he had more help than he could have hoped for and officers even helped the cashier bag items. We have the best officers anywhere! 

-Haley Sequeira

Sergeant I 727-586-7463 I hsequeir@largo.com

T he City of Largo recently applied for a grant from the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) and was awarded a $7,500 donor-funded grant from Senior Citizens Services, Inc. (SCS). Community Development will use the grant to purchase and install wheelchair lifts for seniors living in mobile homes under a new pilot project called Accessing Home.

The PCF recently announced the establishment of its newest $10 million donor-advised fund by the Senior Citizens Services, Inc. (SCS). SCS is a local 501(s)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1960, which recently decided to enlist the services of the Pinellas Community Foundation to administer its grant program for the benefit of seniors 55+ in Pinellas County.

Partnering with PCF and SCS, the City is making a positive impact on the lives of senior residents utilizing donor-funded grants.

- Cheryl Coller Reed

Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator I 727-586-7452 I creed@largo.com

The City of Largo recently applied for the following grants and funding opportunities in order to bring in funding for important and exciting projects.

Grant Funds Received by Largo Police:

Walmart Foundation’s Community Grant Program | Shop-With-A-Cop Grants for 2019 holiday gift giving in the community from Store #3372 (Roosevelt Blvd) | $2,500

Applied for a Grant and Awaiting a Decision from the Funder:

Recreation, Parks and Arts: WTSP Channel 10/TEGNA Foundation | Rec on the Run | $10,000

- Cheryl Coller Reed

Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator I 727-586-7452 I creed@largo.com