Every year during the second week of April (April 11-17), Public Safety Telecommunicators across the nation are celebrated for dedicating their lives to public service. The City of Largo would like to honor our Dispatchers for their hard work, passion, and service to helping create the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay. Thank you for all you do!

Would you like to show your appreciation? Visit Largo.com/WOW to share a special note, memory or just to say "Thanks!"

Largo Recreation is currently hiring for key roles for the summer. Openings include Lifeguards, Snack Bar Attendants, Camp Counselors, Custodians, Party Attendants and Facility Attendants. Visit Largo.com/Jobs to apply.

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is hosting a statewide art contest inviting kids between the ages of 5-18 to submit their unique designs showcasing what the word "home" means to them. The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, May 3. For more information and to enter, visit FloridaHousing.org/press/artcontest

A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on March 24, 2021 via virtual Webinar to discuss a proposal to demolish existing residential buildings and construct a new 54,052 sq. ft., one-story building licensed for 120 beds at Lake House Assisted Living Facility at 1071 Lake Ave. NE. The existing Lake House ALF has 75 beds; the proposed expansion will bring the total to 195 beds. The number of beds proposed for this expansion will require a Level III-Conditional Use approval per the City of Largo Comprehensive Development Code (CDC) §15.2.4.C. The Conditional Use Approval is scheduled for a public hearing at the Planning Board meeting on April 1, 2021. The proposed development site covers approximately 7.4 acres and is designated Institutional (I) on the City of Largo Future Land Use Map. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the property were invited to attend the meeting. Two individuals phoned in prior to the meeting to inquire about the proposed development. One neighborhood property owner participated in the meeting and had questions regarding the fencing and landscaping proposed along the lakeshore as well as the type of building construction materials proposed. Representing the project, Eric Moore of Lake House Assisted Living, LLC was present to discuss the project, and Planning Division staff were present to help answer questions from the public. Mr. Moore provided renderings of the proposed building and a view of how the shoreline would look from across the lake.

Pinellas County’s federally-funded Emergency Rent Assistance Program and Extension of Federal Eviction Moratorium opened on March 31, 2021. Households who have experienced a loss of income due to the COVID-19 Pandemic can apply. The program assists with past due and current rents. Utility payments will be limited to those having shut-off notices. The income level for the program is capped at 80% area median income. Pinellas County is using the same web-based software for the application that the City used for its former program. However, residents will need to visit the Pinellas County Application Portal and register for a new login on their website.

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.