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Largo Medical Center Stiffens Visitation Policy
Visitors will not be admitted to inpatient units at Largo Medical Center and other HCA Healthcare West Florida hospitals, the company announced March 20. “With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rising in Florida and around the nation, we are further limiting access into our hospitals to help ensure that our patients, caregivers, and visitors…
Read MoreEffectiveness of Plastics Ban Questioned in Largo
LARGO — How far should city officials go to enforce Largo’s recently enacted ordinance that bans the use of single-use plastics from being served at special events in city facilities and functions? That question was the subject of contention at the City Commission March 10 work session, with officials divided on how far the city…
Read MoreCity of Largo gets Grant for Seniors Living in Mobile Homes
The Pinellas Community Foundation recently announced the establishment of its newest $10M donor-advised fund. From the City of Largo: The City of Largo recently applied for a grant from the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) and was awarded a $7,500 donor-funded grant from Senior Citizens Services, Inc. (SCS). The Community Development Department will use the grant…
Read MoreLargo Police Offer Backup at Understaffed Dollar Store
LARGO — When only two employees showed up to work at a Family Dollar store in Largo on March 18, police stepped in to work at the understaffed store. Officers just happened to be in the area when they noticed a large crowd gathering outside the store at 705 8th Ave SW, said Lt. Scott…
Read MoreLocal Anglers can now Fish for Snook, Gray Triggerfish
It’s time for anglers to load up their reels, gas up their Boston Whalers and head to the Gulf of Mexico to pursue the one that got away. TAMPA BAY, FL — It’s time for anglers to load up their reels, gas up their Boston Whalers and head to the Gulf of Mexico to pursue…
Read MorePinellas 5th-Graders Recognized for Creativity
Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas hosted the fifth annual Kids Tag Art Pinellas awards ceremony. From Pinellas County Tax Collector: February 21 2020 PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – More than 500 supporters filled the Largo High School Auditorium last month to recognize license plate art. Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas hosted the…
Read MoreArt Hops Coming Soon in Largo
The event will take place on April 18th at 6:00 p.m. From the City of Largo: February 24, 2020 The Greater Largo Library Foundation, in support of the Largo Public Library, will be hosting the 13th Annual Art Hops on Friday, April 18 from 6-9:30pm at the Largo Public Library. Are you ready to experience…
Read MoreTampa Bay Bucs Superfan ‘Big Nasty’ Selected to Join ‘Hall of Fans’
LARGO — The first time Keith Kunzig painted his face for a football game was more to distract his brother from a bad breakup than it was about cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was in the late 1980s and the Largo resident, then in his early 20s, worked for Bally Fitness. Thanks to…
Read MoreFlorida Suncoast Barbershop Chorus Show Tickets on Sale
Live music by the Florida Suncoast Barbershop Chorus plus an optional lunch are ready for you. From The City of Largo: Enjoy live music performed by the Florida Suncoast Barbershop Chorus Spring Show on Saturday, April 5 from 1-3pm. The show will feature a spectacular performance by the Florida Suncoast Barbershop Chorus with an optional…
Read MoreLargo Reclaimed Water Customers to get Rebate
LARGO — The City Commission approved a $33,500 reclaimed water service credit to cover the outage of service late last year. By a 7-0 vote, the commission okayed Feb. 4 the credit for an extended system outage between Nov. 29 and Dec. 10 last year that represented approximately 60% of the city’s monthly billing cycle.…
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