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
THIS WEEK IN LARGO - MARCH 3, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES

NEWS AND UPDATES
VOTE-BY-MAIL REGISTRATION UPDATE
A new ballot request will be needed for residents looking to vote by mail in future municipal or general elections. All current Vote-By-Mail requests expired on December 31, 2022, due to the passage of Florida Senate Bill 90 in 2021, which revised certain sections of the state's election laws. To request a mail ballot, visit VotePinellas.gov/VoteByMail or call 727-464-VOTE (8683).
LARGO FIRE RESCUE STATION #41 OPEN HOUSE
Largo Fire Rescue is excited to welcome back the Annual Open House on Saturday, March 4, 11am at Fire Station 41. The event is free and we encourage all families to come out and enjoy the fun. This event provides family-friendly activities including, fire trucks, engines, and ambulances on display, fire hose spraying, and static apparatus displays. Face painting, balloon animals, food vendors, live music, and a special guest appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog are also in store. Fire Station 41 is located at 180 4th Street SW in Largo.
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
Are you looking for a fun job this summer with great hours that keep your nights and weekends free? Are you looking for an exciting job that explores the outdoors, plays sports and games, and attends a host of exciting field trips? Largo Summer Camp Counselors are energetic individuals that serve in an important role of providing a safe and fun atmosphere for children in our community. The City of Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts department is hiring Summer Camp Counselors who can help create a safe and active place for the kids in our community. Make some great friends while working in an accredited childcare facility that will help boost or build your resume. Training provided.
20th STREET NW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction remobilization will begin the week of March 7. Local drivers will be impacted by the lane shift set up to accommodate the construction operation on the south end of the project. In the southbound traffic lane, the traffic shift will eliminate the left turn lane at West Bay Drive. There will not be a designated left turn lane to eastbound West Bay Drive. 

During this phase of construction, the northbound and southbound lanes on 20th Street NW will remain open. Construction is expected to be completed mid-April, barring the unforeseen. 
DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF AUTO THEFT
The Largo Police Department is committed to helping our citizens combat crime and victimization. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim of auto burglary or theft.

🔒 Lock your car
🔑Take your keys
👜Remove your valuables

Visit Largo.com/TheftPrevention for more tips and resources.
BELCHER SOCCER COMPLEX PARKING LOT REHABILITATION
The Belcher Soccer Complex, located at 1779 Belcher Road, is another example of the City’s commitment to invest in our park system. The Belcher Soccer Complex is in the final stages of a complete parking lot rehabilitation project. This project includes the resurfacing of the access road and parking lot, the installation of new concrete curb and gutter greenspace islands, providing ADA accessible parking stalls, electric vehicle parking stalls, and a new dumpster enclosure. This athletic facility is made up of 3 individual playing fields that is regularly used for recreational training and games, competitive training and games, and sports camps and clinics. The parking lot improvements will better facilitate convenient visitor access to the athletic fields. 

During this final phase of construction, the Belcher Soccer Complex parking lot is open for parking. We anticipate the parking lot will be closed on a limited basis during off-peak times to complete the construction work. Future construction updates will include the scheduled parking lot closures. 
For questions, please contact Largo Engineering at nshaw@largo.com or 727-587-6713 Ext. 4417.
McGOUGH NATURE PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
The George C. McGough Nature Park, located at 11901 146th Street N, is undergoing a large-scale parking lot improvements project. This project further illustrates the City’s commitment to enhance the visitor experience to one of our most unique parks. This project includes resurfacing the access driveway and parking lot, installing new concrete curb and gutter landscape islands, concrete sidewalk modifications, improvements to the ADA accessible parking stalls, and a new dumpster enclosure. 

Commonly known as "Turtle Park," this is a very popular park with its many unique attractions from its nature trails, the rescued birds, and of course the turtles. The contractor has worked with the City to minimize the interruption to the high volume of visitor traffic this park experiences. 

With the paving complete, this project is in its final phase of construction. We anticipate the parking lot will be closed on a limited basis during off-peak times to complete the construction work. Future construction updates will include the scheduled parking lot closures. 

For questions, please contact Largo Engineering at nshaw@largo.com or 727-587-6713 Ext. 4417 
SOUTH PINES DRIVE ADA IMPROVEMENTS
The South Pines Drive ADA Improvements project was necessitated due to the extensive degradation of the sidewalk travel way. This project consisted of targeted concrete curb, driveway, and sidewalk repairs along with the roadway resurfacing work. This type of project creates challenges for all involved. As construction is nearing completion, we would like to thank the residents of this project for their cooperation and consideration shown to the contractor performing the work.   

In the upcoming weeks, the balance of the work will be performed to complete the project. This work will include the contractor’s punchlist work, tree planting, and miscellaneous turf restoration. 

For questions, please contact Largo Engineering at nshaw@largo.com or 727-587-6713 Ext. 4417 
FOLLOW-UP PAVING (1st and 2nd ST. SW, 10th and 11th AVE. SW)
The new sanitary sewer improvements are complete and in service along 1st and 2nd Street SW as well as 10th and 11th Avenue SW. The final restoration and cleanup work are ongoing.

Paving operations are scheduled for the first week of March. The contractor has distributed door-knocker notices to the affected residents summarizing the upcoming paving work. The paving operations will be performed on the streets listed below. 

  • 1st Street SW 
  • 10th Ave SW 
  • 2nd Street SW 
  • 11th Ave SW 

For questions, please contact Largo Engineering at nshaw@largo.com or 727-587-6713 Ext. 4417 
PROJECT UPDATES
HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION
Construction of Horizon West Bay which will include Largo City Hall is underway. As of March 1, 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.
CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT: ZOPPE, AN ITALIAN FAMILY CIRCUS
Looking for something fun for the whole family this March? Don't miss this BOGO special for ZOPPE An Italian Family Circus that's coming to Largo Central Park March 9-19.

You can purchase online at LargoArts.com and use promo code: CIRCUS or call the CPPAC Box Office at 727-587-6793 to take advantage of this great deal!
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