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."

-Henry Schubert, City Manager
THIS WEEK IN LARGO January 15, 2021
NEW DOWNTOWN LARGO CITY HALL
The City of Largo has begun efforts toward the development of a new City Hall. The current facility is no longer suitable due to upcoming costly repairs, lack of resistance to storm damage and flooding, and limitations for projected growth. This new City Hall project is currently underway with concept design and site selection and is expected to be completed in 2023.

We want to hear from YOU on the specific design features and public use elements that should be included in this new and improved City Hall.
NEWS AND UPDATES
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
City of Largo facilities will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There are also changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule:
  • RESIDENTIAL: Monday to Tuesday; Tuesday to Wednesday
  • COMMERCIAL: No change
For questions about your collection schedule, call Largo Solid Waste at 727-587-6760. Visit Largo.com/MyTrashDay to view the full collection schedule.
LARGO'S HOUSING CDBG ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The City of Largo invites the public to review and provide written comments on its Fiscal Year 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Report. The report outlines how federal and state grant funds were used for housing and community development projects and supportive services for residents during the past year. To share feedback, email Housing@largo.com by February 3.
GREATER RIDGECREST COMMUNITY
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
DAY OF SERVICE - JANUARY 16
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING
A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held virtually on January 6 to discuss a proposal to redevelop the site at 2501 West Bay Drive to construct a 1,900-square Fifth Third Bank with two drive-through lanes. The property covers approximately 0.49 acres and is designated Commercial General (CG) 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, Jason A. Sysak, P.E., of George F. Young Engineering and Will Anderson of the Ferber Company were present to discuss the project and Planning Division staff were also present to answer questions from the public.

Rick Perez
Planning Manager / 727-587-6749 / rperez@largo.com
RECREATION, PARKS & ARTS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STAFF AWARDS
The Recreation, Parks and Arts Department presented their annual staff awards in a virtual ceremony shortly before the holidays. The following staff were recognized with the department's top awards for their outstanding performance:

Manager of the Year: Jessica Crawley, Highland Program Manager
Professional/Technical Employee of the Year: Megan Sanders, Southwest Supervisor
Parks Employee of the Year: Phil Bell
Recreation/Arts Employee of the Year: Krissy Dziamba, Community Center
Rookie of the Year: Rob Ahlers, Parks
Touching a Life: Kara Piehl, Special Events

Other awards recognizing our values, customer service, programming and special service were presented to: Alison Libby (Southwest), Dawn Smolowitz (Community Center), Heidi Beaman (Parks), Andrea Saenz (Highland), Taylor Kahns (Parks), Matthew Crowell (Highland), Alycia Grazioso (Southwest), Danielle Garrigan (Highland), Rob Mondora (CPPAC), Katie Smith (Highland), Toby O'Brien (Southwest), Jim Flovin (Parks), Brian Kleer (Parks), Larry Lynch (Parks), Steve Burke (Parks), Gerald Marquardt (Golf), Savanah Mullins (CPPAC), Randy Street (Parks), Doug Betts (Community Center), Dylan Sobosincki (Southwest), Juanita Halliday (Southwest), Greg Wright (Parks), Gordie Gundle (Golf), Charlie Davis (Administration) and Katie Bishop (Communications and Engagement).

Congratulations to all for the many contributions you make daily to make Largo the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay!

Joan Byrne
Recreation, Parks & Arts Director / 727-587-6720 / jbyrne@largo.com
UPDATE ON WASHINGTON AVENUE PROJECT
Do you live in the Washington Avenue Area? Join an interactive webinar about the Washington Avenue Area Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project on Wednesday, January 27 at 6pm.

The update will include:
1. How the survey informed project design
2. Planned Improvements
3. Schedule for design and construction
4. Future Neighborhood Improvements

During the webinar, attendees will be able to provide feedback through quick polls and open QA. If you need additional support to participate in the meeting, please contact housing@largo.com or call (727) 586-7489 ext.7212.
COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The public is invited to attend a joint public hearing hosted by the City of Largo and Pinellas County to receive input from the community on community needs. This feedback will be used for consideration in the development of the FY2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The City and County will also provide a performance review of the FY 2019-2020 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The public has the opportunity to participate in person or online/virtually:

  • In-Person: Pinellas County Development Services and Building Department’s Conference Room, 1st Floor, 440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL. Face masks are required for all in-person attendees.
  • Online/Virtual Option:  Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 817 8263 9411
Passcode: 815029
MONTHLY MARKETS AT LARGO
CENTRAL PARK
The City of Largo introduces monthly Markets in Largo Central Park on Saturday, February 13, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 & July 3 from 10am-4pm. Each month will feature a different theme with market vendors or activities that complement that specific theme. Please check out our website for detailed information or to apply to be a vendor go to www.largoevents.com.

Kara Piehl
Special Events Coordinator / 727-587-6740 / kpiehl@largo.com
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT @CPPAC
THE GLENN MILLER BAND
Thursday, January 21 at 7:30pm
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra with music director Nick Hilscher and vocalist Hannah Truckenbrod is alive and well 80 years after the original.
THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE
Friday, January 22 at 2 & 8pm
This 90 minute country music tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like Ring of Fire, Dukes of Hazzard, and On the Road Again, and many more!
MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

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