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Largo funds nature preserve again

LARGO - Though previously divided on the issue, Largo commissioners voted 6-1 on May 21 to spend $8,300 to keep the Largo Central Park Nature Preserve open for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Traffic delays expected near Largo Middle

LARGO - Some Largo residents and students should plan alternate routes to avoid traffic delays caused by two significant road closures on Rosary Road and Eighth Avenue Southeast during the first week in June.

Library Friend honored by state association

LARGO - The Florida Library Association honored Iris L. Shalit, president of the Friends of Largo Library, as an "outstanding member" of library Friends, Foundations and Boards, one of two library supporters so honored during the association's across annual conference May 1-3 in Orlando.

Parents, teens protest sale of synthetic drugs

LARGO - A group of concerned parents and teenagers held brightly colored signs along Seminole Boulevard in Largo May 9 to warn of the dangerous products still sold in convenience stores all over Pinellas County.

Largo considers business tax exemptions

LARGO - The city of Largo economic development staff will be developing an incentive program to encourage new and expanding businesses by exempting city property taxes, after commissioners voiced favor for the program May 14.

Library closing temporarily for upgrade

LARGO - The Largo Public Library will be closed Monday, May 20 through Monday, May 27 for an upgrade of the check-out/check-in system, RFID tagging, and improved self-checkout technology.

Briarwood project moves forward

LARGO - The residents of Briarwood Travel Villa pleaded for the Largo Commission to stop the development of a 260-unit apartment complex on the 14 acres they call home May 7 but were unsuccessful in stopping the progress of the project.

'What I love about Largo' - Community weighs in through city survey

LARGO - Twelve-year-old Steven Iovino was one of several residents to share what he values about Largo with city staff in an outreach campaign designed to gather citizen input at the start of the 2013 budget process.

West Bay businesses host sidewalk sale

LARGO - The newly established Downtown Largo Merchants Association will host its first event this weekend: a sidewalk sale along West Bay Drive.

Rotary brings Art and Ale to Largo

LARGO - The Rotary Club of Indian Rocks will be holding its inaugural Art and Ale event on May 11, 6 to 10 p.m., to raise money for its educational projects.