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THIS WEEK IN LARGO JANUARY 17, 2020
NEWS & UPDATES
COUNTYWIDE HOUSING STRATEGY
Pi nellas County and Forward Pinellas convened a meeting in late December that included the four entitlement communities (St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater and Pinellas Park) that actively administer housing programs to discuss the concept of a Countywide Housing Strategy. Attendees at the meeting brainstormed a vision and goals for a Countywide Housing Strategy. Next steps include formation of a Tactical Team composed of agency representatives and a Housing Summit planned for the Spring. Principal Planner Alicia Parinello and Housing Grants Specialist Arrow Woodard will represent the City of Largo on the Tactical Team.

- Carol Stricklin
Community Development Director I 727-586-7490 I cstrickl@largo.com
LARGO OVERVIEW PRESENTATION
Economic Development Manager Teresa Brydon presented to approximately 20 persons from the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office on Friday, January 10 th at their offices in downtown Clearwater. The presentation featured upcoming projects that are currently in Planning review, land acquisitions and discussion about certain locations and projects. This was the first time that a municipality presented to the Appraiser’s staff. Mike Twitty, the County’s Property Appraiser introduced Teresa and participated in the meeting.


- Teresa Brydon
Economic Development Manager I 727-586-7360 | tbrydon@largo.com
USA THERMAL SPRAY OUTDOOR STORAGE APPROVED
On January 3, the Planning & Development Services Division approved a Small Scale Site Plan to utilize an existing 2,790 sq. ft. pad in the rear of the property for a fenced outdoor storage use to support the primary light manufacturing use on the 1.01-acre property located at 13750 Automobile Boulevard.

- Alicia Parinello
Principal Planner I 727-587-6749 | aparinel@largo.com
WILCOX ROAD - INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES
As part of the City’s ongoing effort to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, Wilcox Road from Indian Rocks Road to 137th Street N will have intermittent closures from Friday, January 17 until Sunday, February 16. The City’s contractor will be installing new pipe at four (4) crossing points. Access to all properties can be made through adjacent roadways. Should you have any questions, please contact Brian Highnote, Engineering Services Department, at 727-587-4402.

- Brian Highnote
Construction Manager I 727-587-6740 | bhighnot@largo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMING UP NEXT AT THE CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Saturday, Jan 25 | 8pm |  Get Ready! Motown Tribute
Wednesday, Feb 5 | 7:30pm |  The Brothers Four w/ The Limeliters
Friday, Feb 7 | 8pm |  Grandmaster Flash
Thursday, Feb 13 | 7:30pm |  The Machine performs Pink Floyd

Be sure to also text  CPPAC  to  55678  to receive exclusive event updates, announcements and ticket offers including pre-sales and discounts!

Central Park Performing Arts Center
727-587-6751 I LargoArts.com
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