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-Henry Schubert, City Manager
THIS WEEK IN LARGO - June 11, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES

NEWS AND UPDATES
RESURFACING OF SEMINOLE BLVD.
Beginning Monday, June 28, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin its resurfacing project of Seminole Boulevard, from 102nd Avenue North to East Bay Drive. The project should take approximately 6 months, with the goal to resurface all lanes of Seminole Boulevard and the turn out from side streets in the FDOT Right-of-Way.

Please note, this is a FDOT project, not a City of Largo project. For questions or more information, please contact FDOT Project Management at 727-575-8300.
- Jerald Woloszynski
Engineering Services Director / 727-587-6713 / jwoloszy@largo.com
SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION #39 UPDATE
As an ongoing effort to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) in the City of Largo, the Engineering Services and Environmental Services Departments are pleased to report all inflow and infiltration rehabilitation efforts are complete in the Lift Station 39 collection basin. These efforts include:

  • 109 manholes rehabilitated
  • 502 linear feet of pipe lining
  • 8 pipe repairs

Inflow and Infiltration rehabilitation efforts are currently underway in the areas around Largo City Hall and the neighborhoods surrounding Keene Park Drive.

- Jerald Woloszynski
Engineering Services Director / 727-587-6713 / jwoloszy@largo.com
HOURS CHANGING AT SEVERAL RECREATION FACILITIES
It's summer, which means several of our recreation facilities have changes in programming and hours to accommodate our Summer Camps and seasonal needs. To see the full list of hours changes and programming changes, visit our website!
LARGO LIVE: ON YOUR BLOCK
"Largo LIVE," a free music series, is on the road this year! This special pop-up event will be held at select Largo neighborhoods on Friday nights throughout June.

Enjoy live music, free hot dogs, and memories with neighbors. Concessions will also be available on-site. Visit LargoEvents.com for more information.
  • June 11, 6pm - Datsko Park
  • June 18, 6pm - Woodrow Park
  • June 25, 6pm - McGough Nature Park
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH IN LARGO
Juneteenth events across the United States recognize June 19 as Freedom Day or Independence Day for enslaved persons, particularly African Americans, in U.S. history with the ratification of the 13th Amendment and the official message of the emancipation of all slaves. Join the community in honoring this history and celebrating efforts to continue to build unity across our community.

FRIENDS OF RIDGECREST WALK/BIKE RIDE & FISH FRY
On Saturday, June 19, in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, the Friends of Ridgecrest is hosting a 7:30am walk / bike ride along the Pinellas trail (starting at the YMCA of Greater Ridgecrest, located at 1801 119th St N, Largo, FL 33778) followed by an afternoon drive-through Fish Fry Fundraiser from 10am-2pm at the YMCA. Join with the community on Saturday and participate in the walk/bike ride or grab a fish fry for a suggested donation of $8. The event will also celebrate local 2021 graduates and is an opportunity to bring non-perishable items/canned goods to benefit community food pantries.
Take a step inside Largo Fire Station 43 with Largo Fire Rescue's new 360° virtual fire station tour! This interactive self guided tour features apparatus, a day in the life of a Largo firefighter, and teaches fire and life safety tips!
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING PLANNING BOARD MEMBER, CHEYRL BOWMAN
On June 3, 2021, the City of Largo’s Planning Board recognized Ms. Cheyrl Bowman for her 27 years of dedicated service as a board member. Her contributions as a member are appreciated by the community, other members, and City of Largo staff. We’d like to thank Ms. Bowman for her many years of service to the community and wish her the best of luck on future endeavors!
CROSSROADS CHURCH PAVILION APPROVED
On June 7, the Planning & Development Services Division of the City of Largo's Community Development Department approved small scale review case SPR221-006: Crossroads Church - Pavilion. This approval will allow the applicant to replace a 1,440-square-foot building with a 1,440-square-foot pavilion at 1645 Seminole Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING HELD
A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on June 2, 2021, via virtual Zoom Webinar to discuss a proposal to construct Lantower Apartments, a new four story, 272 unit apartment complex located on the southeast corner of US Highway 19N and Whitney Road.

The 8.4 acre site is located in the Largo Tri-City Special Area Plan (LTC-SAP) Transit Core Activity Center Overlay. The parcel’s underlying Future Land Use Map designation is Commercial General (CG). The applicant will go through a Full Scale Site Plan Review and develop the property in accordance with the City of Largo Comprehensive Development Code (CDC).

It is anticipated that the project will achieve a LEED Silver green building certification and be eligible for a bonus density of 2.5 units per acre above the 30 units per acre (u/a) allowed for properties located in the Largo Tri-City Transit Core Activity Center overlay. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the subject property were invited to attend the meeting. Planning Division staff were present along with Charlie Potter of AVID Group and Hunter Webb of Lantower Residential who represented the property owner. Questions and concerns raised by the residents included: building height, stormwater runoff, traffic, and crime reported in the vicinity.

Planning & Development Division / 727-587-6749 / Planning@largo.com
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