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 Largo offers residents, businesses, and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."

-John Curp, City Manager

LARGO SHREDFEST RESCHEDULED

The City of Largo is excited to announce the rescheduled date for its much-anticipated Fall ShredFest. This free event will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Starkey Road Recycling Center (1551 Starkey Rd) from 9am to 12pm or until the trucks are full.

Designed for convenience and security, ShredFest allows residents to participate in an easy drive-through experience. Each car can bring up to five boxes of documents for free and secure on-site shredding and recycling. To ensure a smooth operation, all patrons are kindly requested to remain in their vehicles during the event.

ShredFest is vital to the City of Largo's sustainability initiatives and proudly aligns with the Largo Recycles program. By encouraging responsible disposal practices, the City aims to enhance environmental awareness and promote a greener community.

Enjoy live entertainment, this evening, Friday, October 20 at 6pm on the Breezeway at the Largo Golf Course featuring live music, beer, food, and a beautiful sunset. Food trucks are on-site to feed your hungry appetite! For more information, please call 727-518-3024.

LARGO RECOGNIZES SMALL BUSINESSES

The City of Largo would like to recognize our Largo small businesses during the month of November for Small Business Month. If you are interested in having your business spotlighted during this month, please fill out this form by November 1, 2023. Small businesses will be featured on City social media pages (@cityoflargo #lovelargobiz). If you have questions, please contact Charles Stanton at 727-586-7342 or EcoDev@largo.com.

HOUSING FOR ALL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Discover the City's Housing for All initiative, aimed at broadening housing choices to cater to the needs of both current and future Largo residents. The City, in collaboration with its consultants, will be conducting a virtual workshop on Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm. During this workshop, participants will:

• Receive an overview of the community feedback collected from the previous "Housing for All" workshop held in July, as well as insights gathered from the online community survey.
• Gain insights into the housing analysis report, shedding light on the housing landscape in Largo.
• Have the opportunity to explore and provide input on model concept designs for "Missing Middle" housing, a critical aspect of expanding housing options.

This virtual workshop serves as an important platform for community engagement and input in shaping the City's housing strategies. Your participation and feedback are greatly valued as we work towards enhancing housing accessibility in Largo.

UPCOMING CO-SPONSORED EVENTS

PROJECT UPDATES

DATSKO PARK CLOSURE UPDATE

Datsko Park is presently closed to the public due to ongoing construction aimed at improving the parking area. These enhancements include improvements to ensure ADA compliance, repairs and maintenance of the parking lot's asphalt pavement, upgrades to concrete sidewalks, and the addition of new pavement markings in the parking lot. This temporary closure is extended to Friday, October 27, with the park expected to reopen on Saturday, October 28, barring any unexpected delays. Have questions? Contact Largo Public Works at vhoskavi@largo.com.

WALMART SEASONAL STORAGE APPROVED

On October 12, 2023, Largo Planning & Development Services approved a small-scale review case number SPR223-028 for outdoor seasonal storage at the Walmart Supercenter at 2677 Roosevelt Blvd. The property is located at the southeast corner of Roosevelt Blvd and US Highway 19. This approval allows the applicant to temporarily place sixteen storage containers on site along with temporary fencing, for a period not to exceed 90 days, for the purpose of seasonal merchandise storage.