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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 - September 9, 2022 |
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Largo residents will soon weigh in on three ballot items and open City Commissioner seats in the November 8, 2022, General Election. To ensure residents understand the impact of what is on the ballot, the City of Largo has a variety of ways our community can be informed about the upcoming election.
Largo City Commission voted to include on the ballot:
- Horizon West Bay (City Hall) lease terms
- Extension of property tax exemptions for businesses
- Sale of city property to Porter Development LLC
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JOIN AN UPCOMING PRESENTATION |
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Largo residents are invited to learn more about ballot questions directly from City Leaders. Find out why City Commission voted to include amendments and referendums and what impact they may have on your community. Team members will also be available to answer questions. |
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IN-PERSON PRESENTATION
Saturday, September 10
10:30-11:30am
Largo Public Library
120 Central Park Dr.
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VIRTUAL FACEBOOK LIVE PRESENTATION
Wednesday, September 14
5:30-6:30pm
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HORIZON CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 5:30-6:30PM | WOODROW PARK
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The City of Largo is set to break ground this fall on the new Horizon West Bay project coming to Downtown Largo. On Thursday, September 29 from 5:30-6:30pm, neighbors and residents are invited to a project information session hosted at Woodrow Park, 290 3rd St NW. Community members interested in learning more about project goals, timelines, and construction routes can stop by anytime and talk with the project management team. Construction will create road closures on 4th St. NW, 5th St. NW, and 1st Ave. NW starting in Winter 22/23 and remaining closed for the duration of construction. Vehicles will not be able to turn east on West Bay from Ridge Rd., 6th St., or 1st St. The most up-to-date information including detour maps will be posted on HorizonWestBay.com. |
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SEPTEMBER IS HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH |
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During the September 6, 2022, Largo City Commission meeting, City Commission recognized the month September as Homeownership Month to promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners. Although June is National Homeownership Month, Largo is declaring September a Homeownership Month in the City of Largo to coincide with the upcoming H.O.P.E (Homeownership for People Everywhere) Expo. The HOPE Expo is taking place on Saturday, September 17, to encourage citizens to meet and speak to housing counselors, lenders, real estate agents, and community resource representatives regarding homeownership and down payment assistance programs. To learn more about Largo housing services including down payment assistance and home improvements, visit Largo.com/Housing. |
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PINELLAS 2022 SOLAR CO-OP IS OPEN |
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The solar co-op will help area homeowners and small business owners learn about solar together and purchase solar panels and/or electric vehicle chargers at a group rate from a single installer.
Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and leverage their numbers to get competitive pricing and quality solar installations. After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, a group of volunteers from the co-op will select a solar company to complete the co-op's installations.
Joining a co-op does not obligate members to purchase solar or electric vehicle chargers. Instead, each member will have the option to individually purchase panels and electric vehicle chargers based on the installer's group rate.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT UPDATES |
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Horizon West Bay (SPR121-010) Site Plan Approval, 440 West Bay Drive
On August 17, 2022, the City issued a Development Order (DO) to authorize the redevelopment of the property located at 440 West Bay Drive. The DO allows for the construction of the new five-story mixed-use facility including City Hall operations, a public parking garage, and ground-floor commercial spaces. Additionally, the DO authorizes the installation of landscaping and related infrastructure improvements. The project has now moved into the permitting phase with the City and is preparing for construction. For questions, please contact Largo Planning Services at AskaPlanner@largo.com or to learn more about the project, visit HorizonWestBay.com.
Neighborhood Information Meeting for (SPR122-026), 1820 S. Highland Ave., Office Expansion
A virtual Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on September 7 to discuss a proposal to expand the general office use located at 1820 South Highland Avenue. The proposal is to construct 1,708 square feet on the north end of the building and 1,245 square feet to enclose the current entry way, totaling approximately 3,453 square feet. The property is approximately 1.26 acres and is designated Residential/Office General (R/OG) on the City of Largo's Future Land Use Map. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the property were invited to attend the meeting. Representing the project were Brian Barker with Deuel Engineering and Steve Fowler with Fowler Associates Architect Inc.
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CPPAC 2022-23 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT |
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The Central Park Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its new season of performances, featuring a diverse lineup that will offer an exciting array of performances, including theatre, dance, the Children's Educational Series, family entertainment, jazz, classical, pop, rock music, and comedy.
Tickets are on sale now and are available at LargoArts.com, by phone at 727-587-6793, or at the CPPAC Box Office located at 105 Central Park Drive in Largo. |
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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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