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-Henry Schubert, City Manager
THIS WEEK IN LARGO - October 21, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES

EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 24
Largo residents will soon weigh in on three ballot items and open City Commissioner seats in the November 8, 2022, General Election. Early voting begins Monday, October 24 in Pinellas County for the 2022 General Election! Visit LarGoVote.com to find important information, including where to vote early and what is on the ballot.
NEWS AND UPDATES
HORIZON WEST BAY UPDATES
On Tuesday, October 18, Largo City Commission, City Leadership, and the Horizon Project Management Team joined project architect, ASD│SKY and Biltmore Construction in Downtown Largo for an official groundbreaking ceremony of Horizon West Bay. Mayor Woody Brown and City Manager Henry Schubert welcomed guests and talked about Horizon as a true investment in a Downtown vision.
 
To learn more about the mixed-use project or Downtown Largo, visit HorizonWestBay.com.
COMMUNITY UPDATES
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL BACK AT LARGO CITY HALL
Largo City Hall will turn into a Trick-or-Treater's delight on Friday, October 28 during the City of Largo Trick-or-Treat Trail. The event kicks off at 5:30pm and the line will be cut off at 7pm (or when we get the first 1,500 kids, whichever comes first). Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick or treat around Largo City Hall. Enjoy costumed characters, decorations, photo booth and more. Please note that personal bags, pails or buckets are not permitted. This includes backpacks. Trick-or-Treat Bags will be given to each child present. Due to the nature of this event, we ask that you leave your furry kids at home. Adults, we have treats for you too, during our Trick-or-Tree giveaway to adults at the end of the line (while supplies last). Park and walk from Highland Recreation Complex.
Mayor Woody Brown and members of the City Commission joined with leaders and staff of 1-800Accountant to celebrate their grand opening in Largo. 1-800Accountant specializes in providing accounting and financial expertise services to small businesses, enabling them to focus on growing their business operations. The company currently employs about 150 employees on-site and is looking to hire an additional 70 employees within the next 6 months. The City of Largo is proud to welcome 1-800Accountant to the community and thanks them for choosing Largo as their home.
GRANT APPLICATION FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS CLOSES NOVEMBER 15
The City Safety Net Grant using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Largo Nonprofits and Nonprofits that serve Largo residents is closing November 15. Nonprofit partners including faith-based organizations (501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19)) are invited to apply as soon as possible so that team members can ensure applications are complete before the November 15 deadline. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mecca Serfustini at mserfustini@largo.com or 727-587-6700 Ext. 7423. 
GRAND OAKS APARTMENTS OPENS ITS FIRST BUILDING
Amid a pandemic, supplier chain shortages and Hurricane Ian disruptions, Grand Oaks Apartments on Clearwater-Largo Road overcame those hurdles and received its Certificate of Occupancy on its first of two apartment buildings, with its second building opening soon. This development brings 88 rental units to Largo’s housing stock that will serve a range in income levels, including 80% Area Median Income (AMI), 120% AMI, and unrestricted units (market rate). The developer relayed gratitude to the City of Largo for providing technical assistance and guidance through the final steps to open the first building.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP ABOUT US 19 CORRIDOR PROJECT
Do you travel Alternate US 19 between Clearwater and St. Petersburg in Pinellas County? If so, come share your thoughts for the Advantage Alt 19: Investing in People and Places Project. The project is led by Forward Pinellas in collaboration with the City's Community Development team. The Largo Workshop is October 26 from 5-7pm (drop-in anytime!) at the Central Park Performing Arts Center (105 Central Park Dr). Topics that will be discussed:

  • Types of development that currently exist along the Alt 19 corridor (issues and opportunities)
  • Transportation barriers to increase accessibility and connectivity to Alt 19
  • Future elements the community would like to see incorporated along this corridor
COMING SOON TO CPPAC
PUPPY PALS COMEDIC STUNT DOG SHOW
Sunday, November 13 at 11am
As seen on America’s Got Talent, Puppy Pals is a hilarious presentation meant for the dog lover in us all.

The spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs that perform laugh-out-loud canine stunts and comedy. This is not just a show, but a family-fun memorable experience!
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