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


-John Curp, City Manager

THIS WEEK IN LARGO - MARCH 1, 2024

MEETING AGENDAS

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

MEETING NOTICES

UPCOMING EVENTS


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NEWS & UPDATES

LARGO LIVE | NORTHWEST PARK

Friday, March 1 | 6pm-8pm

Largo Live featuring Matt McCloud


Gather up the family, grab your blankets and chairs, and join us for live music, games, food trucks, and more in Northwest Park! On-site parking and snack concessions are available at this FREE event. For more information, please email SpecialEvents@largo.com or call 727-587-6720.

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UNDER THE OAKS MARKET

Prepare for a day filled with family enjoyment and discovering hidden gems at the Largo Community Center's inaugural Under the Oaks Outdoor Market. Join us on Sunday, March 10, from 10am-3pm, as we delve into a world of homemade goods, plants, crafts, and art.


Satisfy your palate with the delicious offerings from on-site food trucks. Secure your spot among the first 20 guests to partake in our free tree giveaway and bring a touch of nature home! This market isn't just about shopping; it's a day with enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

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PINELLAS COUNTY SOLAR CO-OP

Have you ever thought about putting solar panels on your roof? The City of Largo is partnering with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to bring you the Pinellas 2024 Solar Co-op — a free group to help you go solar.


The Pinellas 2024 Solar Co-op will help Pinellas home and business owners learn about solar together and purchase solar panels at a group rate from a single installer. Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and leverage their numbers to get competitive pricing and quality solar installations. After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, a group of volunteers from the co-op will select a solar company to complete the co-op's installations.

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ROAD CLOSURES AND PROJECT UPDATES

CHURCH CREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT PH-III LANE CLOSURE UPDATE

The Church Creek Drainage Improvements construction project continues installing the new stormwater pipe near 126th Avenue N and 134th Street N. One lane of the roadway is closed through the intersection of 126th Avenue N and 134th Street N during the project. This lane closure will be in place into Spring 2024. Temporary traffic control measures have been implemented. For residents living along 134th Ave N, please use 135th Street or 135th Lane to minimize traffic through the construction zone.



ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: 2ND STREET SE AT 8TH AVE SE (PUBLIC WORKS)

The project to reconstruct 2nd Street SE continues. 2nd Street SE is closed on the south side of 8th Ave SE. This project includes pavement and drainage improvements to the 0.06-mile roadway into the City of Largo Public Works Complex and Largo Middle School. This closure will be in effect for approximately four more weeks, barring weather or other unforeseen delays.

  

The Public Works Complex will be inaccessible from 2nd Street SE during this closure. All traffic to the Public Works Complex will utilize the south entrance on the north side of 16th Ave SE. This entrance is east of Seminole Blvd. Temporary traffic control measures have been implemented, and it is advised to adhere to the designated detour route.


Please note that access to the Public Works Complex through the school parking lot is not permitted. The Public Works north gate is closed.


ULMER PARK STORMWATER PIPE REHABILITATION PROJECT 

The stormwater pipe rehabilitation project is currently underway in Ulmer Park. Most of the pipelining operation is anticipated to be completed this week, and the park restoration work will be completed next week, barring weather or other unforeseen delays. The eastbound lane of West Bay Drive may be closed intermittently for construction. The contractor will continue to occupy the West Bay Drive on-street parking during the completion of the project.


VENETIAN GARDENS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 

The construction of the drainage improvements within the Venetian Gardens neighborhood continues as scheduled. The concrete work items will be completed over the next several weeks. After the concrete work is completed, the asphalt pavement improvements will begin. The contractor is actively working to complete the project on time. This work will continue over the next couple of months. Proper temporary traffic control devices will be in place. Local traffic will experience contractor activities in the roadway and sidewalk areas. 



For questions or more details about these projects, email Largo Engineering.

Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of March 1, 2024, work continues on the following tasks:


  • Underground Utilities Interior/Exterior Garage and City Hall
  • Garage and City Hall Interior Plumbing
  • Garage and City Hall Fire Protection 
  • Electrical Work at Garage and City Hall
  • City Hall Interior Walls 
  • City Hall Fireproofing 
  • Painting of Exposed Steel Structure
  • City Hall and Garage Mechanical Work


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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WISHBONE ASH

March 15 at 8pm



Wishbone Ash are noted for their extensive use of harmony twin lead guitars, which had been attracting electric blues bands since Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page had played together in the Yardbirds in 1966. Their contributions helped Andy Powell and Ted Turner to be voted "Two of the Ten Most Important Guitarists in Rock History

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FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE

March 21 at 7:30pm


FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE® is a show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people in comedy: the women that have seen it all. Trish Keating, Vanessa Hollingshead and Carole Montgomery will provide a night of unforgettable laughter!

*Show may contain Adult content

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