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
THIS WEEK IN LARGO - March 4, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES

MEET THE LARGO CITY COMMISSION
Commissioner Donna Holck was born in West Islip, New York, she graduated from Seminole High School in 1981. After graduation, she pursued a career as an Education and Sales Director for Unique Nails, Inc., and then became owner for over 20 years. Commissioner Holck was also an educator at Lorraine’s Academy. Currently, she is the co-owner of DGH Tax Consulting, Inc. In addition to these successes, she was elected to the Commission in 2014 and is a Class of 2014 Largo Citizens’ Academy Graduate. Commissioner Holck is a Florida League of Cities - Institute for Elected Officials, Graduate I, II, III and serves as a board member for the Pinellas Continuum of Care. She also sits on the Florida League of Cities Utilities, Natural Resources, and Public Works Policy Committee for the Florida League of Cities. 
NEWS AND UPDATES
MARCH SUSTAINABILITY SERIES FOCUS:
AIR AND WATER QUALITY
Did you know that climate change can severely impact local air and water quality? Heatwaves can cause air to become stagnant and trap pollutants at ground level. Flooding can lead to sewer overflows and waterway contamination. Increases in storm severity and the likelihood of wildfires can also directly impact the quality of our air and water, which are key parts of our community’s identity and local economy.

Visit Largo.com/SustainabilitySeries this month to learn more and to explore maps, videos, and more related to air and water quality. Be sure to also follow the City of Largo on Facebook (fb.com/CityofLargo), Instagram, and Twitter @cityoflargo to connect with the City and community members. Do you have a climate change story you would like to see highlighted in the series? Contact Sustainability@largo.com today! 
SOUTHWEST POOL HOSTING DIVING MEET
Southwest Pool will be hosting the 2022 AAU Diving Blue South Qualifier on March 5-6, 2022. This dive meet will include one-meter and three-meter diving board events with approximately 75 divers from all over the southeast. This meet will be a national qualifier for the Red White and Blue National Meet.
RED HAT TEA PARTY HOSTED AT COMMUNITY CENTER
The Largo Community Center hosted the Red Hatter’s Tea Party on Tuesday, March 1. There were 71 red hatters and a total of 8 kitchen volunteers attending the event. The group dined on Chicken Salad Croissant sandwiches, homemade chicken orzo soup, and homemade chocolate molten cake with ice cream. They lined danced to the tunes of the Expressions Duo and enjoyed a variety of prizes. Vendors included Mary Kay, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Neci’s Goodies, Pinot’s Palette, and Head 2 Toe with VOXXLIFE. The Palms of Largo also donated a grand prize basket valued at over $175.
JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career with an award-winning team? The City of Largo is hiring for several positions in our Environmental Services, IT, Public Works, Recreation, and Police departments. Apply today!
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