Interested in how climate change might be impacting the community? Join us for one of three Community Climate Sessions and help inform the City's Sustainability and Resilience Plan update. Sessions will be held in-person, both in English and Spanish, and virtually. Free childcare and food will be provided for in-person events (registration is required for childcare services). Visit Largo.com/Sustainability to learn more. 

On Thursday, July 7, Largo residents gathered at the Largo Community Center to discuss composting tips and tricks with local Master Gardner from the UF/IFAS Extension Office, Linda Culhane, and Education Program Manager of Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Devon Francke. Participants learned about the multiple benefits of composting including reducing waste and creating healthy soil for plants, animals, and humans alike, as well as practical options to make composting easier, quicker, and more effective. Largo residents can view composting resources (videos, flyers, frequently asked questions, and more!) and request a free compost bin by visiting Largo.com/Compost. 

The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program is now available to frontline community workers! This program can assist with down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-eligible homebuyers who serve and continue to serve their country. Borrowers can receive up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount ($25,000 max), as a 0%, 30-year deferred second mortgage. 

 

Hometown Heroes can also be leveraged with the City of Largo’s Down Payment Assistance Program! Clients would need to meet the requirements of the Down Payment Assistance Program and purchase price requirements to be eligible to receive assistance for both.

 

The City of Largo’s Down Payment Assistance Program is available to help households purchase a house, townhome, or condo within the city limits of Largo. The program can provide up to $55,700 toward down payment and closing costs for households with income below 80% Median Family Income (MFI), a $40,000 max award for households with income between 81-120% MFI and a $15,000 max award for households with income between 121% - 140% MFI.

You may be eligible for the program if:

 

For questions or to apply, please contact Suncoast Housing Connections at 727-442-7075.

Would you like to acknowledge a Largo Police Department or Largo Fire Rescue team member for creating a positive impact in our community? Consider submitting a nomination for the 2022 Inspire Awards in the Public Service category, presented by the Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce. The Inspire Awards celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond to create a positive impact in the lives of others through their leadership in the workplace and/or involvement in the community. Nominations are open now through Wednesday, July 27.

This international comedy tour features four brilliant, Emmy-nominated writers combining their comedic talents for a show you won’t soon forget. The lineup includes Kat Radley, Matt Koff, Randall Otis, and Joe Opio, The Daily Show is the longest-running program on Comedy Central and has already won 24 Primetime Emmy Awards. See how “The Writers” find laughs everywhere and bring it all to the stage in Largo!

Are you looking for a great place to work? The City of Largo is seeking talented candidates in several of our departments. If you are looking for competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work-life balance, apply to join Team Largo today! Check out this video to learn why these team members chose Team Largo and apply now at Largo.com/Jobs.