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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 - FEBRUARY 10, 2023 |
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- Fri, Feb 10, 6:30pm | Movies in the Park | Largo Central Park
- Tue, Feb 14, 4pm | City Commission Work Session | Largo City Hall
- Fri, Feb 17, 6pm | Concert Series on the Breezeway | Largo Golf Course
- Fri, Feb 17, 6:30pm | Movies in the Park | Largo Central Park
- Sun, Feb 19, 9am | Largo Car Show & Market | Largo Central Park
- Mon, Feb 20 | City Facilities Closed | View Holiday Trash Schedule
- Sat, Mar 4, 11am | Largo Fire Rescue Open House | Station #41
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND LOCAL NONPROFIT GREEN BOOK OF TAMPA BAY |
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The Largo City Commission celebrated the start of Black History Month yesterday with a proclamation. The honoree, Hillary Van Dyke, Vice President of Green Book of Tampa Bay, was present to accept the proclamation and shared a heartfelt message as well as more information about the nonprofit's initiatives to connect Black businesses with the broader community and support the economic vitality of the community overall. If you missed it, view the full commission meeting online or check out the video clip of the proclamation reading, below. Learn more about Green Book of Tampa Bay and find a new business to support in our community at GreenBookTB.com
Pictured above: 2023 Proclamation Honoree, Hillary Van Dyke, accepting the Black History Month proclamation from Mayor Woody Brown
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SANITARY SEWER SMOKE TESTING |
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The City’s will begin smoke testing the sanitary sewer system on Friday, February 10 for a 1-2 week duration. Smoke testing allows the City to identify cracks and defects in the sewer system. Smoke testing will occur in the following two areas bounded by:
- Ponce de Leon Blvd, 4th Ave NW, the Pinellas Trail, and the CSX Railroad
- the Missouri Avenue corridor from Jasper Street to East Bay Drive
Notification letters have been mailed to over 2,000 addresses notifying residents and businesses of the upcoming smoke testing. It also informs them the smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue and creates no fire hazard. The smoke will not enter the house unless there is defective plumbing present, or dry drain traps. They are asked to pour a gallon of water down each sink, shower, bathtub, floor drain or any other connections to the sanitary sewer.
And finally, door hangers will remind residents two days in advance of when smoke testing will take place on their specific street. Residents may contact Yesh Yisrael in the Engineering Services Department at 727-587-6713 ext. 4416 should they have any questions.
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Need help filing your 2023 taxes? AARP will be providing tax assistance at the Largo Public Library now through April 14. Visit LargoPublicLibrary.org for dates and times view the information bookmarks in the library for details. |
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Registration is now open for Largo residents! Non-residents registration opens Wednesday, February 15. This year's Summer Camp theme, "Peace, Love, Play" includes over 60 full and half-day summer camps for preschool, elementary, middle school, and teenage children. Mix and match summer camps and locations to plan a fun and exciting summer for your child.
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Celebrate your St. Patrick's Day with our annual 5K and 1.5 mile walk on Saturday, March 11. Bring your friends and family to enjoy food, live entertainment, and our beautiful streets of Downtown Largo. Non-racers are welcome to join the event to enjoy our live entertainment. For more information call 727-593-6165 or visit PlayLargo.com/Shamrock.
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HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION |
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Construction of Horizon West Bay which will include Largo City Hall is underway. As of February 8, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:
- Sitework
- Concrete Foundations
- Underground Utilities
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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CITY FACILITIES CLOSURE REMINDER
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As a reminder, Largo facilities including City Hall, recreation facilities, Largo Public Library, and the Central Park Performing Arts Center will be closed on Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents' Day. The Largo Golf Course will be open regular hours.
There will be NO residential collection on Monday, February 20. Monday residential collection moves to Tuesday, and Tuesday residential collection moves to Wednesday. For commercial collections, there is no change to the schedule. To view the holiday collection schedule, visit Largo.com/MyTrashDay.
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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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