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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 06, 2022 |
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20th STREET ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE |
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As part of the current roadway restoration on 20th Street, beginning Tuesday, May 17, the City's contractor will begin construction on the northbound lane of 20th Street between West Bay Drive and Melhenbacher Road. The northbound lane will be closed and northbound traffic will not be permitted between West Bay Drive and Melhenbacher. The southbound lane will be reopened to southbound traffic when the northbound lane closes. The project completion is estimated for Fall 2022. For questions, please contact Largo Engineering Services at EngineeringServices@largo.com or 727-587-6713.
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INTERNATIONAL WATER SAFETY DAY |
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Sunday, May 15 is International Water Safety Day, and we want to recognize the number of preventable deaths that happen year-round in our area due to drowning. How can you stay water safe with you and your family? Check out these safety tips:
- Persistent supervision - it only takes seconds
- Childproof door locks and door alarms on all doors. Contact the Largo Fire Department at 727-587-6737 for installation help
- Safety fences securing any pool or body of water
- Keep toys and floating objects out of the pool
- Enroll in swim lessons with Largo Recreation and learn CPR
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STORM SEASON IS ALMOST HERE, ARE YOU STORM READY? |
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Hurricane Season officially starts June 1 and another above-average hurricane season is in the forecast for 2022. Making sure you and your loved ones will survive a storm or other disaster is a year-round task that requires attention to your personal business, your family, your home, and your vehicles. It is not a task that can be done in just 24 hours, so start your planning now. Visit Largo.com/StormReady for resources and ways to prepare. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING HELD |
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On Thursday, April 14, the City's Planning & Development Services Team along with the Housing Team hosted a virtual Neighborhood Information Meeting to discuss a proposal to redevelop the site located at 614 Woodrow Avenue NW. The proposal is to construct a a 90 unit apartment complex with a clubhouse and covered parking on the former Blue Skies Mobile Home Park site. The property is a little over three acres and is included in the City of Largo's West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District (WBD-CRD) with an underlying City Home (CH) character district. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the property were invited to attend the meeting. Representing the project were John Pantazes and Andy Dohmen of Design Styles Architecture. |
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INTERESTED IN LIVING IN LARGO? |
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The City of Largo provides zero percent interest loans for home improvements such as a new roof, air conditioning units, wheelchair ramps, water heater replacement and much more. There is no minimum credit score required, and after 15 years, if you stay in your home the loan is forgiven. |
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Largo’s Down Payment Assistance Program is available to help those interested in purchasing a single-family home, townhome or condo within the city limits of Largo. The program provides a tiered approach based on Median Family Income to cover down payment and closing costs. To get pre-qualified, email Housing@largo.com. |
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CHRISTIE LENEE TRIO
with Chasing Jonah
Friday, June 3, 8pm
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LAX LARUE/ALEXANDER
Friday, June 10, 8pm
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Christie Lenée, 2019 Winner of the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year and 2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, is often described as ‘Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. |
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A power trio described by reviewers as "Stevie Ray Vaughan meets the Dixie Dregs," the longtime bandmates of L.A.X. have a powerful and energetic Blues Rock sound that covers a wide expanse of musical ground. Featuring bassist Dave LaRue, Guitarist and lead vocalist Glenn Alexander and Drummer Van Romaine. |
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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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