The week of June 17 is National Waste and Recycling Workers Week! During this week the world takes time to recognize the dedicated efforts of the individuals who keep our community clean. The City wanted to take a moment to celebrate the Public Works Team Members who provide this superior service in Largo. Thank you for your dedication to service and for creating the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay.

Would you like to shout out a team member this week? Visit Largo.com/WOW to send a message of appreciation.

Are you a local business owner? Do you have your own sustainable business story? We want to hear from local businesses about your sustainability journeys to help inform the update of the Sustainability and Resilience Action Plan. Maybe you are working on a zero waste program or you have created a volunteer program for your teams. Whatever it is, we want to hear from you! Visit Largo.com/Sustainability to learn more.

Officer Bowling was armed with his Big Bag of Awesome Books to read to the children. The favorite book of the day was a toss-up between "Where The Wild Things Are" where the children got to act out their favorite "monster," and a book about penguins. If you want our outreach team to visit your community group anyone can request a presentation at Largo.com/Connect. 

Want to see what’s on the horizon for City projects in your neighborhood? Check out the City of Largo’s virtual Capital Improvements Program (CIP)! The City Commission approved the FY 2023-2027 CIP on May 17. The CIP contains projects over $250,000 and helps us forecast major projects both financially and operationally. The CIP contains everything from neighborhood road paving projects to recreation center improvements to garbage truck replacements. Take a look to learn more on our Performance & Data webpage about the projects that will help us continue to build the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay!

Ordinance No. 2022-27 Pools and Powerlines was approved on June 7, 2022, which removes the Comprehensive Development Code (CDC) distance requirement for pools & powerlines and replaces it with the National Electric Code (NEC) distance requirements. All pool distances from powerlines will be reviewed by the Building Division based on current NEC standards during permit review. Applicants that previously applied for a pool and were denied based on CDC section 16.4.4.C.(2), are recommended to re-apply for a pool permit if they meet the NEC distance requirements. Residents or Contractors are welcome to reach out to askaplanner@largo.com or 727-587-6749 Ext 7301 to find out if this impacts them.

On Saturday, July 16 from 9am-11am, Largo Fire Rescue will host a free hurricane preparedness expo in the Jenkins Wing of the Largo Public Library. Learn how to be prepared before, during, and after the storm with information including disaster kits and where to find shelter. Chief Meteorologist Denis Philips 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. The first 200 attendees will receive a free hurricane prep starter kit and can also enter to win hurricane preparedness raffle prizes. Visit Largo.com for more details and Largo.com/StormReady for storm preparedness tips.

Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The group gained popularity in the early 2000s after a run of opening shows for AC/DC and later became well known for monster hits like "Lit Up" and "Sorry." Despite having formed during an era of post-grunge, and alternative rock, the band maintained a heavy metal sound with profanity and attitude to match.