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-John Curp, City Manager

THIS WEEK IN LARGO - MAY 17, 2024

MEETING AGENDAS

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NEWS & UPDATES

MAYOR'S GOLF TOURNAMENT RECAP

The 25th Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament, which took place at Largo Golf Course on May 4, featured the theme "PAR WARS" and special appearances by the 501st Legion.


The tournament, presented by McGill Plumbing, goes beyond golf—it is a celebration of support for the Youth Scholarship Fund. This year, the event raised an impressive $16,400. Key to the tournament's success was the introduction of morning and afternoon golf sessions and the generous support of 29 cash sponsors and seven in-kind sponsors. Thank you to the participants and sponsors for being part of this year's tournament!

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STARKEY ROAD RECYCLING FACILITY CLOSED MAY 17

The City of Largo Public Works team is working with a contractor to install a fence around the perimeter of the Starkey Road Recycling Facility. For the safety of the contractor, team members, and patrons at the site, the facility is closed today, Friday, May 17, and will reopen after 5pm on Saturday, May 18. During the closure, two recycling containers have been placed at the south entrance for recycling drop-off. See what can be recycled or call the Largo Solid Waste team at 727-586-7418 for more information.

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DOWNTOWN LARGO BUSINESS MEETING

The City of Largo invites downtown business owners and managers to the upcoming Downtown Business Meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 9:30am to 10:30am, at Sage’s West Bay Bistro.


City team members will provide an overview of the local roadway, community development projects near Downtown Largo, and upcoming summer events.

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

MONDAY, MAY 27 | 11AM


Join the City of Largo as we honor our fallen soldiers at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 11am in the Military Court of Honor in Largo Central Park. The ceremony will include a color guard presentation, music, a wreath presentation in remembrance of our fallen soldiers, and keynote presentations from local Largo veterans.

 

As a reminder, the City of Largo facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The City honors and expresses our gratitude to all our nation's heroes who have made the greatest sacrifice.

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CENTRAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RENOVATIONS

The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) is gearing up for a summer of renovations, starting with the Tonne Playhouse. Phase one begins Monday, May 20, involving the removal of the current seating chamber and installing two new HVAC units. Despite periodic closures, the Playhouse will remain open during the transformation. Phase one's upgrades include a new seating chamber, paint, HVAC units, flooring, and acoustics, with completion expected by early Fall 2024.

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PROJECT UPDATES

Whispering Pines Manor Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project

Beginning the week of May 20, the roadway and drainage improvements project begins in Whispering Pines Manor Subdivision as part of the Esquire Manor/Whispering Pines Manor/Lake Breeze Estates Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project. This phase involves installing underdrain systems, asphalt milling, and paving on 108th Street N and 125th Ave N. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.


Drivers may expect temporary traffic control measures, with contractor activities impacting local traffic on roadways and sidewalks. For questions, contact Largo Engineering at nshaw@largo.com or call 727-587-6713 Ext. 4417.


West Bay Drive Project Information Meeting

Pinellas County is hosting two virtual project information meetings on Thursday, May 30, at 10am and 6pm to review the proposed improvements to West Bay Drive and answer community questions. Both sessions will provide the same content. For more information and to register, visit the County's West Bay Improvements website.


Expansion Site Plan Approval

The City issued a Development Order on March 29 authorizing the development of 1820 South Highland Avenue on the west side of South Highland Avenue and south of Cambridge Drive. The property is expanding its general office use by constructing an over 3,000-square-foot addition, stormwater improvements, and ADA accessibility improvements. 


Parking Lot Expansion Approved

The City approved a small-scale review case, #SPR224-005, on May 13 to expand a parking lot at 1260 West Bay Drive, adding 27 parking spaces. Situated on the north side of West Bay Drive and east of 14th Street Northwest, the approval permits the installation of the new parking spaces, landscape enhancements, and a dumpster enclosure.

Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of Friday, May 17, 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 and Garage Mechanical Work
  • Roofing at City Hall
  • Installation of Exterior Glass
  • Installation of Architectural Precast at City Hall
  • 1st Floor Concrete Slabs at City Hall


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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COMING SOON TO CPPAC

DEANA CARTER

Thursday, June 6 at 7:30pm


Deana Carter is an American country music singer-songwriter who broke through in 1996 with the release of her debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, certified 5-time multi-platinum in the United States for sales of over 5 million. Now's your chance to see her number-one single, "Strawberry Wine," live at CPPAC! 

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