In May as we celebrate Mother’s Day, the City of Largo wants to encourage all women to take time for themselves. From yoga classes, fitness programs, art, and walking trails, the City of Largo and Largo Recreation offer diverse programming to promote self-care and healthy lifestyles. Here are a few ideas on what to do for a little "you" time. Also, be sure to enter our Self-Care Promotion for your chance to be entered to win one of seven prizes.

Are you looking for an exciting job this summer that explores the outdoors, plays sports and games, and hosts exciting field trips? Largo Summer Camp Leaders are energetic individuals that serve an important role in providing a safe and fun atmosphere for children in our community.

The City of Largo is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7! Now, more than ever, our teachers need to know how much we all appreciate their dedication to students and service to our community. We'd like to take a moment to #ThankaTeacher by recognizing our wonderful, passionate, and creative teachers at Little Pals Preschool and Southwest Preschool. Thank you for inspiring all our Largo learners! Be sure to follow along on social media all next week as we share a special thank you message to our educators.

At the February 2 City Commission meeting, the Commission approved for the City to bid at the foreclosure sale for 608 2nd St SW. This property was part of the City’s Home Replacement, and the owners have both since deceased. The objective was to retain the unit in the affordable housing stock and/or recoup some of the outstanding loan balance through the City’s Housing Program that remained on the property. The foreclosure sale was held on April 28, and the City did not win the bid. The highest bidder was $203,800. The City is expected to recoup all or most of the outstanding loan balance on the property due to the high price of the winning bid. These proceeds will go back into the City’s housing programs to assist additional households.

On Saturday, May 8 at 10:30am, join members from the Largo Youth Leadership Council as they explore sustainability from the next generation's eyes. Visit the City of Largo Facebook page (fb.com/CityofLargo) to tune in and participate. Please be sure to turn on your notifications as our panelists will be available to answer your questions about what they feel our future Largo should be.

The Planning Division and consulting team, Kimley-Horn & Associates, hosted a Developer Forum on April 21, to discuss the newly adopted standards for the Largo Tri-City Special Area Plan. Topics of discussion included:

Staff also discussed proposed additional Sustainable Development Bonus Incentive Programs and additional electrical vehicle charging station approaches being considered by the City of Largo. Approximately 10 developers and property owners attended the Forum.

The City of Largo received Medium Wastewater Collection System of the Year honors from the Florida Water Environment Association at its annual conference Tuesday. The award recognizes utilities considered outstanding in the maintenance and operation of their collection systems.

The network of wastewater collection pipes that connects the City’s homes and businesses to the wastewater treatment plant is at its top form when residents and business owners think about it least. The Collection System of the Year award is a well-deserved salute to the hard work of Environmental Services and Engineering Services staff who inspect, line or replace pipe that needs it, ensuring reliable transport of only the things that are supposed to go to the treatment plant, and maintain the collection system in top form. The award also reflects the commitment of the Office of Performance and Budget and the Finance Department to provide funding necessary for outstanding collection system performance.

It has taken some time and a variety of unprojected construction delays, but Duke Energy is finally at the point to begin work to connect power to Largo Park at the corner of Seminole Blvd. and West Bay Dr. Work will begin on Tuesday, May 4 and should be completed by Friday, May 7.

Pinellas County will begin a routine system maintenance program to optimize water quality. The water treatment method is being temporarily changed from chloramine to chlorine disinfection. The switch to chlorine will be in effect from May 16 through June 5, 2021. The water is perfectly safe to drink during this period, though you may notice a slight difference in the taste or odor of the water.

From weddings and receptions, corporate events, graduations, and much more, host your next event with the Central Park Performing Arts Center. Social distancing is easy to achieve in any one of three rental spaces, varying from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Visit LargoArts.com/VenueRentals to take a virtual tour and book your next event.