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."

-Maggie Paluch, Acting City Manager

THIS WEEK IN LARGO - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MEETING AGENDAS

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

MEETING NOTICES

CITY FACILITIES CLOSED ON LABOR DAY

City facilities including City Hall, recreation facilities, Largo Public Library, and the Central Park Performing Arts Center will be closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. The Highland Family Aquatic Center will be open from 10am-2pm on September 4. The Largo Golf Course will be open at regular hours.

TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION

Residential garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday, September 5. Please see the collection changes below:

Residential: Monday to Tuesday, and Tuesday to Wednesday
Commercial: No Change, working on Holiday

For questions, please call the City of Largo Solid Waste Division at 727-587-6760.

NEWS & UPDATES

RECREATION, PARKS, AND ARTS HOSTING SURVEY

The mission of Largo’s Recreation, Parks, and Arts Department is to provide programs and facilities that are enriching and inspire community pride. During the month of September, the department is hosting a public survey to learn more about the community’s perspective on the current use and satisfaction of recreation services in Largo. Resident feedback will help identify new opportunities and the community’s needs and interests to inform future programming and funding priorities. As a bonus, survey participants will be entered to win Apple AirPods. The survey will be open until September 30 and can be found by visiting PlayLargo.com/Survey. Please take a few minutes of your time to help inform future recreation services that will help build the Largo community.

TAKE THE SURVEY

HURRICANE IDALIA RECOVERY INFORMATION

Resources are available to those experiencing damage to homes or businesses or who need help with damage cleanup due to Hurricane Idalia. Visit Pinellas.gov/Emergency-information to learn more and how to report storm damage. To stay informed on future inclement weather and service disruptions sign up for AlertPinellas or download the ReadyPinellas app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

DEVELOPMENT ORDER ISSUED TO EVARA

On Thursday, August 24, the City issued a Development Order (DO) to authorize the redevelopment of the property located at 141016 58th Street North. The property is located on the west side of 58th Street North south of the intersection of 142nd Avenue North/ Myerlake Circle. The property is expanding the Evara Health Center by adding a two-story medical training center. The DO authorizes the development of the property, which includes the construction of an 18,000-sf medical training center and associated infrastructure improvements as depicted on the site plan.

Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of August 30, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:

Sitework
Underground Utilities Exterior
Parking Garage Interior Utilities
Parking Garage Steel
Erection of City Hall Steel

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.