Stay informed and learn more about the upcoming Horizon West Bay project, as the City is set to break ground this fall. On Thursday, October 20 from 5:30-6:30pm at Woodrow Park, community members can learn more about project goals, timelines, and construction routes and talk with the project management team. Find the most up-to-date information, including detour maps, project renderings, and more at HorizonWestBay.com.

The City’s Safety Net Grant application is open for nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, that provide a safety net service such as mentoring, food, abuse services, childcare, education, counseling, or other support services to Largo residents. Eligible nonprofits can receive between $10,000 - $25,000 to address lost revenue, increased programming costs, and other impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit Largo.com/ARPA to learn more about grant eligibility and apply.  Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2022.

Largo Engineering Services regularly monitors roadway conditions to ensure the safety and sustainability of travel along local roads. In 2019, a City-wide pavement assessment determined that the roadway along Gladys Street from the intersection at Dryer Avenue to Wilcox Road needs complete rehabilitation. We are reaching out to local community members to better understand the current use of the roadway and input on potential improvements.

The responses to this survey will help to understand the current use of the roadway and perspective on potential improvements including which proposed traffic calming method would be preferred by residents. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete and closes October 26. We appreciate your input!

There are many landscape improvements currently underway by the Parks department on the medians and shoulders of downtown West Bay Drive.

Largo City Hall will turn into a Trick-or-Treater's delight on Friday, October 28 during the City of Largo Trick or Treat Trail. The event kicks off at 5:30 and the line will be cut off at 7:00 pm (or when we get the first 1,500 kids, whichever comes first). Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick or treat around Largo City Hall. Enjoy costumed characters, decorations, photo booth and more. Please note that personal bags, pails or buckets are NOT permitted. This includes backpacks. Trick or Treat Bags will be given to each child present. Due to the nature of this event, we ask that you leave your furry kids at home. Adults, we have treats for you too, during our Trick or TREE giveaway to adults at the end of the line (while supplies last). Park and walk from Highland Recreation Complex. For more information, visit www.largoevents.com or call 727-587-6740 x5014.

The following opportunities are currently open and staff are considering proposals for strategic needs in the city.

The following grant applications have been or will be submitted for the outlined projects.

The following proposals have been approved and awarded.

On September 29, the City issued a Development Order (DO) to authorize the redevelopment of the property located at 2005 Seminole Blvd. The property is located on the northeast corner of Seminole Boulevard and 21st Avenue SE and includes seven (7) vacant parcels of land totaling approximately 4.79 acres. The DO authorizes development of the property, consistent with the terms and conditions of the approved Development Agreement (DA21-004) and includes the construction of a 96-unit apartment complex with four (4) 3-story apartment buildings and a 3,200 sq. ft. clubhouse, landscape buffers, signage, and associated infrastructure improvements. The signing of the DO at the end of Hurricane Ian is pictured below.

A virtual Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on September 21, to discuss a proposal to redevelop the site located at 1756 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., to construct a single family attached townhome subdivision of 54 units with 100% of the units meeting affordable housing development (AHD) guidelines. The project is located west of S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. between Auburn Street NW and Jasper Street. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the property were invited to attend the meeting. Representing the project were Mike Sutton and Sean King, representing Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc., Lorrie Viola, Senior Land Planner with Cardno, now Stantec, and Eric and Johanna Glinsboeckel of G2 Design, LLC.

If you have questions, contact permits@largo.com 

Homeowners and renters in Pinellas County who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance at Disasterassistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-3362 from 7am-11pm. You will be requested to provide a current phone number where you can be contacted, address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying, your Social Security number, a general list of damages and losses, banking information for direct deposit, and if insured, the policy number or agent and company name. For information on Florida's recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available to businesses in Pinellas County under the Presidential disaster declaration due to Hurricane Ian. Businesses in Pinellas County are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. The Electronic Loan Application (ELA) is available via the SBA's secure website under SBA declaration #17644. The filing deadline for physical property damage is November 28, 2022 and the deadline for economic injury applications are due June 29, 2023. For more information, visit sba.gov/disaster. 

To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at Disasterassistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app, or call 1-800-621-3362.