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LARGO — Several years of efforts to make headway in Tallahassee have yielded limited results for the city of Largo.

Winter Beach at the St. Pete Pier

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...

Unfortunately, COVID-19 means the park will be much quieter this year.  The city has canceled the signature events, which happen to be the last major events the city held last year before the pandemic arrived, but officials haven’t given up on keeping their spirit alive.  For instance, instead of kids coming to Central Park to visit the scores of trucks and vehicles, the city will be bringing the trucks to them. The Untouchable Truck Parade will hit the streets of downtown Largo beginning 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13. Families can line up to check out various vehicles along the parad...

Winter Fest and Tree Lighting SEMINOLE — The city of Seminole’s annual Winter Fest and Tree Lighting returns Saturday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. The event will include carnival rides and games, free make-and-take crafts, roaming entertainers and stage entertainment, a visit from Santa, a gift market, and food. This event is free to attend, but carnival rides require a $7 wristband. Carnival rides and the gift market begin at 4 p.m. The tree lighting is at 7 p.m. and entertainment is throughout the night. COVID-19 safety stand...