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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 NOVEMBER 15, 2019
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EXCITING NEWS ABOUT LARGO'S 9-1-1 PHONE SERVICES
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The Largo Police Department is blazing a trail for public safety by becoming the first agency in Florida to adopt Carbyne’s next-generation 9-1-1 communication technology. Carbyne’s cutting-edge product, c-Lite, gives LPD telecommunicators access to real-time data from a caller's cell phone such as automatic phone location, live-streaming video from the phone, and silent text messaging. All of this is done with the permission of the caller. During emergency calls, c-Lite can give first responders better information as to what is actually occurring on scene.
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We are delighted to be Carbyne’s first Florida customer to add enhancements to our 9-1-1 services. This technology will certainly improve the quality of life and safety of our citizens,” says Chief Jeff Undestad.
- Major Randall Chaney
Police Major I 727-587-6730| rchaney@largo.com
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MYERLAKE WAREHOUSE TO BE CONSTRUCTED
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On November 5, 2019, a Development Order (DO) was issued to allow for the construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse with landscape buffers, signage, and associated infrastructure improvements. The project is located at 14455 Myerlake Circle. The subject property is approximately 1.26 acres and is designated Industrial Limited (IL) on the City of Largo Future Land Use Map.
- Alicia Parinello
Principal Planner I 727-587-6749 | aparinel@largo.com
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2019 CITIZENS' ACADEMY - LARGO LIBRARY
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This week, the Citizens’ Academy Class visited this popular Largo facility, explored the many programs available to all ages and learned the inner workings of the Library. Students were welcomed with a tour of the Bookmobile, a visit to the Local History Room and Art Gallery, and were able to watch the 3D printer at work. They also visited the children's wing and the teen room. They were welcomed by guest visitor, City Commissioner Curtis Holmes and had a presentation from Library Director Casey McPhee. A big thank you to the library staff for all their hard work.
- Courtney Fogarty
Deputy City Clerk I 727-587-6710 | cfogarty@largo.com
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The City of Largo and consulting team, Kimley-Horn & Associates, hosted an informative community forum for residents, businesses and other community members on November 6 at Pinellas Technical College to learn about the US 19 / Roosevelt Boulevard Special Area Plan (SAP). In attendance were representatives from Forward Pinellas, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Pinellas County Planning, and City of Largo Mayor & Commission, Administration, Community Development, Outreach and Engineering staff.
The forum opened up with a brief project overview and broke out into an open house with work stations where participants could get hands-on with the project. Stations included:
- Land Use/Housing – Vote on the land uses and what you would like to see in the area
- Transportation – Review initial recommendations and use mock money to show how you would budget improvements in the area
- Sustainability – Review the City of Largo sustainability practices and how it impacts the area
- Economic Development – View the economic profile for the area and share your thoughts on development opportunities in the area
- Placemaking/Identity – Share your naming/branding ideas for the area and build your ideal public spaces
- Fun Mapping – Post your thoughts on improvements you want in the area
- Survey – Share your thoughts on creating an urban destination. Take the survey today. Let’s get started!
- Rick Perez
Planning Manager I 727-587-6749| rperez@largo.com
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TICKETS FOR NORTH POLE EXPRESS ON SALE NOW!
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Get your tickets for the North Pole Express today! For just $25 per person, ride on the train to the North Pole where you'll make holiday crafts, write a letter to Santa, decorate cookies, have storytime with Mrs. Claus and more.
Purchase your tickets online today or call 727-587-6720.
At Largo Central Park 12/14 and 12/15, times vary.
- Katie Bishop
Communications & Engagement Specialist I 727-587- 6740 x. 2104 | kbishop@largo.com
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UPCOMING REPAIRS TO LARGO COMMUNITY CENTER
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The Largo Community Center will be closed from Sunday, November 24-Sunday, December 1 for repairs and refinishing to the ballroom floor. The closure is due to the potential for strong smells from the chemicals used to refinish the wood floor. The facility will reopen for regular facility hours on Monday, December 2.
- Krista Pincince
Recreation, Parks & Arts Assistant Director I 727-587- 6720 | kpincinc@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. The City of 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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