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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 - MAY 26, 2023 |
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On Monday, May 29 at 11am, join the City of Largo as we honor our fallen soldiers during our annual Memorial Day Ceremony in the Military Court of Honor in Largo Central Park. Live music, keynote speech and colors presentation are all in store.
In honor of all the veterans as well as the active service members, thank you for all you do.
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This week, three City of Largo team members graduated from Leadership Pinellas, a year-long leadership program focused on "developing and enhancing community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network, and perpetuate their service to the community."
Congratulations to Sgt. Matt Williams, Susan Sinz, and Aileen Carey on successfully completing Leadership Pinellas!
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SHARE YOUR BUDGET PRIORITIES |
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Mark your calendar! City team members will be around town to connect with residents about their priorities for the City’s proposed budget and upcoming projects for Fiscal Year 2024. Please join us to meet the budget team, ask questions, and share your input at the following locations (drop in anytime):
- Saturday, May 27: 11am-1pm at Addicted to the Bean (3690 E. Bay Drive)
- Saturday, June 3: 10am-1pm at the Hurricane Expo at Highpoint Elementary School (5921 150th Ave N)
- Tuesday, June 20: 2-4pm at Indian Rocks Fresh Market (12788 Indian Rocks Rd)
- Thursday, July 13: 10am-12pm at the Largo Public Library (120 Central Park Dr)
- Thursday, July 20: 1-3pm at Save-A-Lot (100 Clearwater Largo Rd)
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BE PREPARED FOR STORM SEASON AT THE 2023 HURRICANE EXPO |
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On Saturday, June 3, from 10am-1pm, Pinellas County and Largo Fire Rescue will host a free hurricane preparedness expo at High Point Elementary School at 5291 150th Ave N in Clearwater. Learn how to be prepared before, during, and after the storm with information including disaster kits and where to find shelter. Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips of ABC Action News Tampa Bay will join the event for a meet and greet with attendees and various agencies and businesses on site to share preparedness tips. |
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HOMEBUYERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND UPCOMING HOUSING EXPO |
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Are you interested in purchasing a home here in Largo? The 2023 HOPE (Homeownership for People Everywhere) Expo is your opportunity to meet with the Largo Housing Services team while learning the home-buying process, programs available to assist with the down payment, and how to qualify for a mortgage.
The FREE informational workshop and exhibit for potential homebuyers will be offered on Saturday, June 10, from 9am-4pm at Raymond James Financial Center. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Attendees will receive a certificate after the workshops at the Expo, which fulfills one of the requirements for most down payment assistance programs.
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HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION |
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Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of May 24, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:
- Sitework
- Underground Utilities
- Concrete Elevator Shafts
- Parking Garage Precast Concrete Beams and Panels
Road closures for the duration of the project include:
- 4th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 5th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 1st Avenue NW, between 4th Street to 5th Street
Largo’s new mixed-use complex, Horizon West Bay, sets a vision to attract new restaurants, cafes, and retailers to Downtown Largo. The facility will be located on the northern 400 block of West Bay Drive in Downtown. View more information and ways to stay informed on the latest updates at HorizonWestBay.com. Get the most up-to-date information on projects happening Downtown by signing up for the Downtown eNewsletter. |
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