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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
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO - MARCH 31, 2023 |
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Three members of the City of Largo are part of the 2023 Leadership Pinellas Cohort. This week, team members visited Tallahassee to learn more about state government and the legislative process while the Florida congress is in session. |
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If you're watching children about the pool this weekend, be sure to know the ABCs of water safety.
- A is for Active Adult Supervision
- B is for Barriers around pools and spas
- C is for Classes such as swimming lessons or for life-saving skills
Join the City of Largo in spreading the word about drowning prevention in our community. For more swim safety tips and swim lessons around Largo, visit Largo.com/SwimSafety. |
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20th STREET NW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE |
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Construction continues on 20th Street NW, primarily focusing on the additional project improvements near West Bay Drive. The current construction operation includes demolition, excavation, grading, storm sewer modifications, and improvements to the pathway, concrete curb, and gutter. Upon the completion of the concrete work and before the final paving operation, there will be no apparent activity, but critical concrete curing (hardening) will occur. Barricades will remain in place during this curing time.
Local drivers will continue to be impacted by the lane shift setup to accommodate the construction operation on the project's south end. The shift in the southbound traffic lane will eliminate the left turn lane at West Bay Drive. There will not be a designated left turn lane to eastbound West Bay Drive.
The northbound and southbound lanes on 20th Street NW will remain open during this construction phase. Construction is expected to be completed in mid-April, barring the unforeseen.
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK (APRIL 9-15) |
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Largo Police Department is celebrating its “unseen first responders”, their dispatchers, in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (April 9-15, 2023)! Every year, the second full week of April, public safety communications professionals from across the nation are acknowledged for their contributions and sacrifices. This very important week was publicly recognized for the first time in 1981 by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California and was eventually signed by President Bill Clinton as a Presidential Proclamation in 1994.
Our highly dedicated group of dispatchers work tirelessly around the clock supporting the needs of our officers and the community. Our dispatchers handle call after call, show care and compassion to distressed callers and ensure the public receives the necessary resources when they need it most.
We greatly appreciate them for all they do!
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Bring your chairs or blankets to your local park and listen to live music, play games, and get to know your neighbors during the Largo Live neighborhood concert series. Food trucks will be on-site selling treats and more! Pets on leash are welcome, no alcohol permitted. On select Fridays:
April 15 @ Southwest Complex: The Bus Stop Band
April 21 @ Northwest Park: The Guilty Pleasure
April 28 @ Datsko Park: The Guilty Pleasure
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24th ANNUAL MAYOR'S GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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WJoin Mayor Woody Brown for the 24th Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament returning on Sat, May 6 at 8:30am at the Largo Golf Course. Become a sponsor for the Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament! The deadline to apply is Fri, Apr 21, this year we are offering four different sponsor levels and includes green fees, cart and lunch. Proceeds from this event help support local Largo children to attend summer camps. For more information on Sponsoring call 727-518-3026 or email specialevents@largo.com
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WALMART ONLINE GROCERY PICK-UP ADDITION APPROVED |
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On March 20, the Planning & Development Services Division of the City of Largo's Community Development Department approved a small scale review, case number SPR223-002, for the addition of an online grocery pick up at the Walmart located at 990 Missouri Avenue. The property is located on the south side of Rosery Road and to the west of Missouri Avenue. This approval allows the applicant to construct a 5,777 sq. ft. addition and associated infrastructure on the property. This site is designated Commercial General (CG) within the Downtown Multimodal Activity Center (DMAC) according to the Future Land Use Map. |
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HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION |
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Construction of Horizon West Bay which will include Largo City Hall is underway. As of March 29, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:
- Sitework
- Concrete Foundations
- Underground Utilities
- Concrete Elevator Shafts
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Parking Garage Precast Concrete Beams and Panels
Road closures for the duration of the project include:
- 4th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 5th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 1st Avenue NW, between 4th Street to 5th Street
Largo’s new mixed-use complex, Horizon West Bay, sets a vision to attract new restaurants, cafes, and retailers to Downtown Largo. The facility will be located on the northern 400 block of West Bay Drive in Downtown. View more information and ways to stay informed on the latest updates at HorizonWestBay.com. Get the most up-to-date information on projects happening Downtown by signing up for the Downtown enewsletter. |
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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