City of Largo, Florida USA

08/31/2026

City of Largo facilities, including Largo City Hall at Horizon West Bay, recreation facilities, the Largo Public Library, and the Central Park Performing Arts Center, will be closed on Mon, Sep 7, in observance of Labor Day. The Largo Golf Course will be open at regular hours.

Businesses located at Horizon West Bay, including Strachan’s Ice Cream & Desserts and Parlor Doughnuts, are independently operated and may have different holiday hours. Please visit their websites for current hours of operation.

Trash & Recycling Collection Notice
Residential garbage and recycling will not be collected on Mon, Sep 7. Please see the collection changes below:

➡️If your regular collection day is Monday, your collection moves to Tuesday
➡️If your regular collection day is Tuesday, your collection moves to Wednesday

There are no changes to commercial collection. For questions, please call the City of Largo Solid Waste Division at 727-587-6760 or view the holiday collection schedule at LargoRecycles.com.

Welcome to Largo, FL

08/26/2026

In this year’s Largo Success Stories video, we’re highlighting how your tax dollars are creating meaningful improvements across our community. From projects that strengthen public health and safety, community resilience, community pride, and our organization, this year’s accomplishments reflect Largo’s commitment to building a safe, connected, and thriving Community of Choice in Tampa Bay.

Watch stories about new investments, including the Horizon West Bay City Hall complex, Fire Station 39, the new Largo Central Park restroom, and the Pinecrest Stormwater Conservation Area. These projects reflect Largo's commitment to being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars while advancing the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan's focus on sustainability and resilience, public health and safety, community pride, and organizational excellence.

Learn more by visiting Largo.com/StrategicPlan, and stay engaged in the budget process year-round at Largo.com/Budget.

08/26/2026

The City of Largo invites residents to attend Community Town Hall: How Property Taxes Fund City Services on Wed, Sep 9, from 6 to 7:30pm at Horizon West Bay, 440 West Bay Drive.

Former Florida Senator Jeff Brandes will join Mayor Woody Brown, City Manager John Curp, Largo Police Department Chief Mike Loux, and Largo Fire Rescue Chief Matt Carpenter for a moderated panel discussion and Q&A.

Before the town hall, City of Largo departments will be available in the Horizon West Bay lobby from 5 to 6pm. Residents can speak with representatives about the services their departments provide and how those services are funded. Representatives will also be available from 7:30 to 8pm.

The town hall begins at 6pm on Wed, Sep 9.

Submit questions at Largo.com/YourTaxDollar.

Welcome to Largo, FL

08/24/2026

The City of Largo, in collaboration with The Friends of Pinellas Adult Drug Court, presents Art of Recovery, an exhibit featuring original artwork created by adults in recovery.

September is Recovery Month, and the artwork shares personal reflections on successfully moving through drug court and beyond, offering a glimpse into the recovery journey through the artists’ own words and creative expression.

The exhibit’s opening reception will take place on Tue, Sep 1, from 5-6pm at Horizon West Bay, followed by remarks from Judge Kimberly Todd at the Largo City Commission meeting at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Art of Recovery will be on display at Horizon West Bay Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sep 1 through Sep 30. An additional exhibit will be available Monday-Friday at the Central Park Performing Arts Center.

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

08/24/2026

Time is almost up! Have you shared your input on the next fiscal year’s proposed property tax rate for the City of Largo? If not, visit Largo.com/Budget

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Two new restaurants are coming to Horizon West Bay! 🎉

On Aug 18, the Largo City Commission approved leases for Bocelli Modern Italian and Dead Bob’s Bar & Restaurant at Horizon West Bay, bringing two Tampa Bay restaurant concepts to the City’s new mixed-use development in the heart of downtown.

The addition of the restaurants represents another milestone for Horizon West Bay and the City’s continued investment in creating a vibrant, active downtown destination. Both restaurants are expected to begin construction on their spaces and open in 2027.

Learn more about Bocelli Modern Italian at BocelliTampa.com and Dead Bob’s Bar & Restaurant at DeadBobsStPete.com.

For updates on Horizon West Bay and Downtown Largo, visit HorizonWestBay.com and sign up for the Downtown e-newsletter.

Read more: https://www.largo.com/news_detail_T27_R1272.php

08/20/2026

The City of Largo has selected Nicholas H. Snyder as its next Chief of Police following a comprehensive national recruitment process. Snyder currently serves as Chief of Police for the City of Lancaster, Ohio, and brings more than 21 years of law enforcement experience.

Snyder will succeed Chief Mike Loux, who will retire on January 28, 2027, marking his 35th anniversary with the Largo Police Department. Chief Loux will continue leading the department during the transition.

Snyder’s start date and additional transition details will be announced as plans are finalized. Learn more about his experience and the upcoming leadership transition:
https://www.largo.com/news_detail_T27_R1273.php

08/20/2026

Update as of Aug 20, 2026 at 11:30am:

All City services and phone lines have been restored, and City facilities are operating as usual. Thank you to the City’s dedicated Information Technology team for quickly resolving the issue.

08/20/2026

As of Aug 20, 2026, at 9:30am

The City is currently experiencing an issue at the IT Data Center. City facilities are currently open with limited services.

Essential City functions, including Police, Fire, trash, and recycling, remain in-service. If you need emergency assistance, please continue to call 9-1-1.

Other city facility phone lines are currently non-operational.

City Facilities
• Largo City Hall in Horizon West Bay is open with limited services. Permits, planning, and licenses through the Largo Civic Access Portal are currently unavailable. For questions, email [email protected].

• The Largo Public Library remains open with Team Members available in person, until further notice. Facility phone lines are not operational. Access to public computers and patron account services, including checking in items and placing holds, is currently unavailable in person. To find online library services, visit LargoPublicLibrary.org or download the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative app.

• Largo Recreation facilities currently remain open, with Team Members available in person for limited services. Classes and programs are available as scheduled. Recreation memberships and class registrations cannot be processed in person. To renew memberships or register for classes, visit PlayLargo.com.

• The Central Park Performing Arts Center remains open. Tickets are available for online purchase at LargoArts.com.

Updates will be posted on Largo.com as they become available.