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LARGO — In the fall of last year, a Miami-area developer proposed building a new affordable housing complex off Seminole Boulevard in Largo.

AdZU, EU highlight Mindanaoan Poetry in Bersong Euro-Pinoy 2021 Philippine Information Agency 20 May 2021, 18:38 GMT+10 Celebrate the rich culture and beautiful languages of Southern Mindanao with Ateneo de Zamboanga University and the European Union Delegation to the Philippines this May 21, 2021 in Bersong Euro-Pinoy. "The Ateneo de Zamboanga University is very grateful to be part of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines' Poetry Recital this year. In these trying times, we need words that build, words that bring comfort, words that heal, and this literary event provides that. Let...

The cities of Clearwater and Largo will once again light up the skies for the Fourth of July this year after elected officials gave their respective staffs the green light to plan shows. Last year, the pandemic forced cities throughout Pinellas County to cancel the annual displays celebrating Independence Day. As the vaccination effort picks up steam, officials said they are now more comfortable with the ideas of larger crowds at BayCare Ballpark and Largo Central Park. “I support us going forward. I think people want to get some normalcy,” Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard said May. 3...

LARGO — 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 Marc...