CLEARWATER — Forward Pinellas Board of directors unanimously approved three Complete Streets grants April 13 worth more than $1 million with two awards going to Pinellas County and one to
LARGO â The diving tower at Southwest Recreation Complex has had its ups and downs over many years, but city officials may be giving the structure some TLC so it can be used again.
Mayor Woody Brown said he believes the commission frequently looks for things that makes the city better, unique and a community of choice. I think this is something (that) ⦠sets us apart from any other city on the west coast of Florida, he said.
He added that the city has done little maintenance to the tower in 37 years.
Several representatives of aquatic teams and others urged city commissioners March 2 to repair and reopen the platform. It was shut down about a year ago at the same time the Southwest Pool was closed due to COVID-19.
LARGO â The day when electric cars outnumber gasoline-powered ones is on the horizon, Largo officials say. Therefore, the city and developers should start laying the groundwork for residents now.
That was the direction from the City Commission earlier this month when city staff presented proposed development standards for its new Tri-City Special Area Plan.
The plan, which was adopted in December, aims to promote projects and strategies that encourage mixed-use development, and transportation and aesthetic improvements in the roughly 900 acres surrounding the U.S. 19 and East Bay Drive/Roosevelt Boulevard area.
âThe vision for the Largo Tri-City SAP is to create a place that is a destination and a complete community that includes a mix of uses,â according to the planâs introduction.