The City of Largo wishes you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are grateful to serve a community that is engaged and takes pride in Largo. Thank you for making Largo your Community of Choice! As a reminder, all City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Largo Golf Course will close early on Thursday and will be open during regular hours on Friday.

The City of Largo is proud to announce the City’s new Downtown Administrator, Mark Richard. As part of the City’s Strategic Plan, Largo committed to investing in a vision for an active and interconnected Downtown. This strategic focus was driven by years of community input and feedback. In September 2022, City Commission approved the creation of a new Downtown Administrator position within the Community Development Department’s Economic Development Division that will oversee the development of business, industry, and economic activity in Downtown Largo. This position will work to support the growth and development of small businesses and encourage activities in the downtown area to help create a sense of play and offer a destination for Largo residents and visitors. The City invites the community to help welcome Mark to Largo as we look forward to his future success in creating relationships and implementing the community’s vision for Downtown.

Thinking of frying a turkey this year. You may be tempted to dump all that leftover cooking oils down your drain. But, that's not such a good idea. Why? Oil clogs pipes. Clogged pipes cause sewer backups and overflows. That doesn't sound like much fun, does it? Watch the video to learn more and recycle your cooking oil at Largo's 24-hour Recycling Center.

This family-friendly annual tradition presented by the City of Largo features a spectacular holiday light display, stunning carousel, and seven-story Ferris wheel that offers a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the 70-acre Largo Central Park and more than two million dazzling LED lights. Visit anytime from November 24 through January 1. The Ferris wheel and carousel are set to run from 5-11pm, all nights except December 3. Park admission is free. Rides are $6 each. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site. For more information, call 727-587-6740 x5014.

Stroll through the amazing display in Largo Central Park and watch various performers during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Stroll event. The tree lighting is at 6pm and Santa will make a visit for free photos from 6:30-8:00 pm. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site selling delicious treats and eats. Don't miss the Holiday Strolling Market for your holiday shopping. Please note that the playground will be closed during this event. For the safety of guests, please leave your pets at home. The Holiday Lights will shut off at 10pm. This event is free to attend with $10 on-site parking. Parking lots open at 5:30pm. Park and walk from Largo Middle or Largo High School for $5. For more information, call 727-587-6740 x5014.

For more information on projects along the Downtown Corridor, and to sign-up for the Downtown E-newsletter, visit DowntownLargo.com.

Construction of Horizon West Bay which will include Largo City Hall is underway. As of November 23, 2022, completed work on Horizon:

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.