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 - August 5, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
NEWS AND UPDATES
LEARN WHAT'S ON THE UPCOMING BALLOT ON LARGOVOTE.COM
The City of Largo launched LarGoVote.com to encourage residents to learn what is on the local ballot for the General Election on November 8. From the sale of city property to the lease terms for Horizon West Bay, learn what the ballot language means and what the impacts may be. The City will also be providing presentations to interested groups of homeowners, non-profits, or other community organizations. If you would like to request a presentation for your group visit LarGoVote.com
BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS SHARING THE ROAD
As summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect. Remember to safely share the roads with school buses and provide children with the necessary knowledge to stay safe at school. Largo Police and Fire Rescue is here to help drivers slow down and pay attention when kids are present.
AUGUST SUSTAINABILITY SERIES
Did you know that the average person creates 4.9 pounds of trash each day? That is over 1,750 pounds of trash each year! Largo's August Sustainability Series is all about trash and ways that each of us can reduce our impact on the environment. It highlights tools, videos, and other resources including the interactive Get Rid of It widget. You can use this tool to search for the best and closest way to dispose of any item in your home or office. Visit Largo.com/SustainabilitySeries today!
NEW TEEN AREA CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
The Recreation, Parks & Arts Department is pleased to announce that construction of a new area designated just for teens will begin in Largo Central Park on Monday, August 1st. The area, named The Shourai by the Largo Youth Leadership Council, will provide teens who visit Largo Central Park a place of their own to hangout, with various seating options, and activities like corn hole and tetherball. The overall site plan for The Shourai was developed almost entirely by the LYLC, with City officials only overseeing to make sure the plan met various regulations and building codes and stayed within budget. We would also like to extend a special Thank You to the Police and Kids Foundation, who provided the majority of the funding for this project. A ribbon cutting will be scheduled for mid-September when the project is completed.
FACILITY CLOSINGS
As summer camp comes to an end, each of the recreation centers will be closed for one day for the annual deep cleaning of the facility. The following is the closure schedule:
 
  •       Southwest Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, August 8
  •       Highland Recreation Center will be closed on Tuesday, August 9th
  •       Largo Community Center will be closed on Friday, August 19th
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE HOME
Hometown Heroes is a program for frontline community workers to assist with down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-eligible homebuyers who serve and continue to serve their country. Borrowers can receive up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount ($25,000 max), as a 0%, 30 year deferred second mortgage. 
 
Hometown Heroes can also be leveraged with the City of Largo’s Down Payment Assistance Program! Clients would need to meet the requirements of the Down Payment Assistance Program and purchase price requirements to be eligible to receive assistance to both.
 
For questions about Hometown Heroes or to apply, call Suncoast Housing Connections at 727-442-7075.
COMING SOON TO CPPAC
THE DAILY SHOW WRITERS
COMEDY TOUR
Friday, September 16, 8pm
This international comedy tour features four brilliant, Emmy-nominated writers combining their comedic talents for a show you won’t soon forget. The lineup includes Kat Radley, Matt Koff, Randall Otis, and Joe Opio, The Daily Show is the longest-running program on Comedy Central and has already won 24 Primetime Emmy Awards. See how “The Writers” find laughs everywhere and bring it all to the stage in Largo!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you looking for a great place to work? The City of Largo is seeking talented candidates in several of our departments. If you are looking for competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work-life balance, apply to join Team Largo today! Check out this video to learn why these team members chose Team Largo and apply now at Largo.com/Jobs.
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