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Largo news briefs
| Article published on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 |
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House will be rehabilitated
LARGO A house at 427 Fifth St. NW will be rehabilitated under a city program. The scope of work includes a new roof, windows, lead-based paint abatement, water heater, floor coverings, plumbing and electrical repairs and upgrades.
The total project cost, which is estimated at $36,759, includes $33,269 for the rehabilitation contract, $490 for loan closing costs; and an estimated $3,000 for temporary relocation, architectural services, progress inspections and miscellaneous costs. The owner will receive a deferred loan of $30,959 which does not require payment until the property is sold or the first mortgage is fulfilled. The home owner closed on the loan Nov. 19.
West Bay redevelopment plan approved
LARGO The Pinellas Planning Council approved the West Bay Community Redevelopment District plan Nov. 18, city of Largo officials said. Basically, the plan, which Largo commissioners approved in July, includes requirements, planning tools and regulations to provide a framework for new development and growth along the West Bay Drive corridor, which consists of 315 acres.
The plan also addresses the need for transportation improvements. The proposed streetscape is designed to provide pedestrian pathways to transit stops, building entrances and parking lots.
The history of West Bay redevelopment dates back to 1990, when the City Commission established a need for a redevelopment district.
City officials then said that the area had a declining tax base, inappropriate land uses, a lack of pedestrian improvements and inadequate street layout and unsafe intersection crossings. The Pinellas Board of County Commissioners will have a public hearing on the plan Jan. 19.
SCORE business counseling available at Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber
LARGO The Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce has announced that business counseling services provided by Service Corps of Retired Executives are now being offered at its offices by appointment on the first and third Thursday of each month. The chamber is located at 151 Third St. NW.
SCORE represents a group of working and retired business executives who volunteer their lifetime experience providing assistance for people looking to start a business and counseling for owners/managers of existing businesses. A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is a national, nonprofit organization with more than 10,500 members which began in 1964.
Four counseling sessions will be available on the scheduled Thursdays that SCORE representatives will be at the chamber, an hour each in duration, beginning at 10 a.m. There is no cost involved. Appointments can be made only by calling 584-2321.
Silent auction for gift baskets scheduled
LARGO A holiday gift basket silent auction will be held at the Largo Library, now through Tuesday, Dec. 15. The 15 or 20 baskets will have various themes, such as cooking, love and kisses and grandchild, and will contain books and related items. They will be displayed across the circulation desk. The highest bidder for each basket will be notified by the Friends of the Largo Library.
The Largo Library Bookstore has many holiday items, including books, magazines, gift certificates, cards, CDs and more. Proceeds benefit the library, located at 120 Central Park Drive. Call Pat Bell at 585-3240 or the book store at 586-7392.
Candlelight memorial service planned
LARGO Remove Intoxicated Drivers will host its annual candlelight memorial service Dec. 5, 6 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 403 First Ave. S.W. The service remembers those who have died or that were injured by someone who chose to drive impaired. Anyone who has lost a loved one is invited to the organization in their remembrance. RID also invites law enforcement officers and their families to represent their departments as RID honors fallen officers.
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Article published on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
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