On April 29, the City of Largo attended the 2023 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) State Road-e-o, hosted by the City of Tampa. At this annual event, drivers from different state municipalities and the private sector compete and demonstrate their skills and abilities.

The Largo Public Works team performed extremely well, taking home several top titles:

Congratulations to the participants and winners of the 2023 SWANA FL State Road-e-o! Thank you for providing superior services to our community!

The City of Largo wants to celebrate Largo Team Members during national "Public Service Recognition Week." The services that team members deliver in the community are what builds the community of choice. During the week of May 8-11, you may see team members in Public Service appreciation t-shirts, eating lunch in Largo Central Park or celebrating success in other ways throughout the week.

We encourage our community to celebrate team members with us. Residents and businesses are encouraged to share photos, videos, and messages on social media by tagging @CityofLargo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and using the #LoveLargoFL hashtag. You can also visit Largo.com/WOW to share a special virtual note of appreciation.

Are you interested in purchasing a home here in Largo? The 2023 HOPE (Homeownership for People Everywhere) Expo is your opportunity to meet with the Largo Housing Services team while learning the home-buying process, programs available to assist with the down payment, and how to qualify for a mortgage.

The FREE informational workshop and exhibit for potential homebuyers will be offered on Saturday, June 10, from 9am-4pm at Raymond James Financial Center. This event is brought to the community by federal, state, local, and community-based housing agencies, real estate professionals, lenders, and other housing-industry professionals.

Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Attendees will receive a certificate after the workshops at the Expo, which fulfills one of the requirements for most down payment assistance programs.

Looking for a way to cool off this weekend? Stop by the Highland Family Aquatic Center for the Grand Reopening! The pool will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm. The cost is $5 per person, per session with a Largo Rec card, and $8 per person, per session without a card. For more information, please visit LargoPools.com or call 727-518-3016.

The City is honoring our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12). We want to take a moment to recognize our wonderful, passionate, creative teachers at Little Pals and Southwest Preschools and surrounding Largo schools. Stay tuned to the Largo Recreation Facebook and Instagram (fb.com/playlargo or @largorec) as we highlight our teachers. Thank you for all you do!

Local drivers will continue to be impacted by the southbound lane shift setup to accommodate the construction operation on the project's south end. In the southbound traffic lane, the temporary traffic shift has eliminated the left turn lane at West Bay Drive. Upon completing the multi-use path connection to West Bay Drive, the final paving of 20th Street NW will begin. Construction is expected to be completed in May,

Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of May 3, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:

Road closures for the duration of the project include:

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.