Community Development Board Approves Minutes; City Panels Tackle Fines, Entertainment District
The Community Development Advisory Board approved minutes from two prior meetings during a brief June 29 session with no other business scheduled. While that board handled procedural matters, other city panels in recent weeks discussed enforcement fines, a downtown entertainment district, and a new bank drive-thru. Next week, the City Commission will consider a $10.5 million deductive change order for the Horizon construction project.
Code Enforcement Board hears $236,104 fine reduction request
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board on June 25 took up a request from Value Vision Homes LLC to reduce a $236,104.49 penalty at 1864 Paradise Ln. The agenda also included first orders for prohibited signs at 2098 Seminole Blvd, building permit and flood-resistant construction violations on Church Creek Pt, and short-term vacation rental safety violations at 3048 Whitney Rd and 1842 Del Robles Dr. The board approved compliance for a donation bin registration at 1500 Cambridge Dr.
CRAAB reviews downtown entertainment district
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board discussed Ordinance No. 2025-07, which would establish the West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District. The proposal would allow open alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas with specific noise regulations. Members also received updates on the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District and an alternate development process for 605 Heron Townhomes (SPR1-25-0007).
Planning Board considers bank drive-thru, lot relief
The Planning Board on July 2 considered a conditional use for a proposed 4,249-square-foot Bank of America with drive-thru ATMs at 5105 East Bay Drive (CU-26-0002) and a hardship request for minimum lot size relief at 884 South Wind Lane (HR-26-0002). The board also elected a chair and vice chair and received a presentation on Sunshine Law, public records, and ethics.
Recreation board tours Horizon, reviews budget
On June 22, the Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board toured the Horizon West Bay facility and discussed a public outreach plan, the Rectrac app for recreation services, and the proposed FY27/28 budget.
Coming up
The Largo City Commission will meet July 7 to vote on a $10,513,163.67 deductive change order (No. 11) for the Horizon construction project. The commission will also hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-06 establishing requirements for temporary emergency housing, and consider authorizing a $248,000 police software license from Central Square Technologies. Other items include roof replacements at Fire Station 41 ($225,014) and the Environmental Services Administration Building ($164,615), as well as a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
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