The Municipal General Election to be held on November 3, 2020 will include two amendments to the City of Largo Charter. A Charter Review Committee (CRC) was established by resolution on January 21, 2020. Seven members and two alternates were appointed and met on a monthly basis from February through May to evaluate and modernize the current charter. The CRC Final Report was presented to the City Commission at the July 7 Regular City Commission Meeting for direction as to which proposed amendments to place on the November 3, 2020 ballot. The Commission approved bringing forward the two changes you can review on Largo.com.

The City of Largo will be joining cities throughout the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week from October 19-25, 2020. Florida City Government Week is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities and is a week-long celebration held annually. The League is the official organization of the municipal governments in Florida. Aileen Carey, Community Engagement Specialist, spoke with Annaliese Smith about her involvement in the Recreation Parks, and Arts Advocacy Board. View the article at Largo.com/FLGovWeek.

Our next Sustainability Series is happening virtually on Facebook Live on Saturday, October 17 starting at 10:30am. This month we will ask you a question: Are you recycling right? Join us to explore the world of recycling and waste and hear tips on how to reduce contamination in the recycling cart. Bring your questions to find out what can be recycled or not.

Halloween is quickly approaching, and children and adults alike are getting excited for the spooky, fun events to come. To stay safe this Halloween, Largo Police is here with some tips to keep your family safe this Halloween. And for a spooky, safe good time, be sure to visit Largo's Drive-o-Ween event on Friday, October 30, 6pm, at Largo Central Park.

Did you know early voting starts Monday, October 19 through November 1? View early voting locations on VotePinellas.com. Also, you can drop your ballot off at the Largo Public Library starting October 19 through November 2. Patrons are asked to drop their ballots at the designated ballot drop box located inside the Library lobby between 10am-5pm, Monday through Saturday.

The City of Largo is joining Pinellas County Solid Waste in holding an upcoming Mobile Chemical & Electronic event on Saturday, November 7 at Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave, from 9am-2pm. Residents are encouraged to bring hazardous items such as fluorescent light bulbs, cleaners, computers, TVs, printers, ink cartridges, and rechargeable household batteries, pesticides, paints, paint thinners, fertilizers, and automotive fluids. These items have the potential to contaminate our ground, air, and surface water if not properly disposed of. For more information and to view safety precautions during the event, visit Largo.com.

Are you behind on rent or mortgage payments or worried about payments in the near future due to impacts of COVID-19 such as loss of income or job loss? Are you a local landlord or business that is in need of financial resources? Help is available for eviction/foreclosure assistance, financial assistance and more. Visit Covid19.PinellasCounty.org to learn more.

Help the City of Largo's great local restaurants and celebrate Small Business Month by attending this drive-through event! Area restaurants will gather in to Lot 1, and customers will drive up, peruse the menu and call to order food. Just tell the restaurant your spot number and your order will be delivered to your car. Both cash and touchless payment options available. We are now accepting applications for local restaurants to participate. Visit PlayLargo.com/RoundUp.

DOH-Pinellas is again bringing back its annual Flu Boo events October 20-22 to provide flu vaccines at no cost via a drive-thru.To make it even more convenient, this year’s vaccination clinics will be held at three locations over three days. Adults and children older than three can get flu vaccines at no cost without an appointment. Hours at these locations are 5-7pm. To learn more and find a location, visit PinellasHealth.com.

To protect the health of all of our guests, staff, volunteers and sponsors, we've re imagined our Spooktacular event this year as a drive-up event! On October 30 starting @ 6pm, Largo's Drive O Ween Spooktacular will allow guests to drive through Largo Central Park through themed areas, decorated by our City Departments and local businesses. The first 1,000 children ages 1 & up will receive a goody bag filled with candy. Visit LargoEvents.com or call 727-587-6740 for questions.

The City of Largo will be hosting its free ShredFest on Saturday, October 17 at the Starkey Road Collection Center (1551 Starkey Rd) from 9am-12pm, or until full capacity has been reached. This easy, drive-through event allows residents to bring up to five boxes of documents for free and secure on-site shredding and recycling. All patrons are to remain in their cars during the event.