Want to sound off on future of Largo?

Twenty public meetings are planned to gather residents' ideas on the city's growth and development.

By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published December 13, 2002

LARGO -- Want a hand in shaping the city's future?

Starting next month, you'll get your chance by attending one of 20 scheduled public meetings of the city's Strategic Planning Committee, the volunteer group charged with making recommendations on how to manage growth and development over the long term.

To make sure residents have their say before the committee, Largo has been divided into 10 zones based on neighborhoods. Two meetings are scheduled in each zone. To find out which zone you are in, contact the Community Development Department at 586-7452.

The city plans a marketing blitz to let residents know about the meetings, including media advertisements and doorknob hangers.

All meetings are held from 6-9 p.m. Following are scheduled meeting dates and locations:

ZONE 1: Jan. 8, Largo Golf Course; Jan. 30, McGough Nature Park

ZONE 2: Jan. 16, Harvest Temple; Feb. 12, St. Patrick's Church

ZONE 3: Jan. 22, Largo Medical Center; March 3, Largo Medical Center

ZONE 4: Jan. 27, First United Methodist Church; March 12, Largo Public Works Complex

ZONE 5: Feb. 26, First Baptist Church of Largo; March 13, the Barrington

ZONE 6: Feb. 13, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church; March 10, Highland Recreation Complex

ZONE 7: Feb. 19, East Bay Country Club; March 19, Largo Cultural Center

ZONE 8: Feb. 24, St. Paul's School; March 27, St. John's Episcopal Church

ZONE 9: Feb. 26, Mariner Health Building; March 24, Mariner Health Building

ZONE 10: March 5, Lake Palms Outreach Center; March 31, Tri-Park Outreach Center

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