Largo

The City of Largo truly lives within its means. It doesn’t issue bonds. It doesn’t go into debt. It saves, and then spends – a rarity in most public and private circles. The city puts a premium on quality of life, providing a wide array of recreational options for its residents, young and old. An active public library and a busy cultural arts center help host a full slate of special events and recreational activities. Pinellas County’s third-largest city with 75,000 residents, Largo stands out as one of the most affordable housing markets in Florida, and, as a result, many families buy their first homes here. Largo’s economic base boasts a wide variety of manufacturers.  

Creative Pinellas debuts Sightline Gallery, a new art exhibition space inside St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, with the exhibit "Made in the Shade."

May arts: Tempus Projects, Guava Jam, much more

Tampa Bay's May arts scene has Tempus Projects' "Vae Victis: Quintas Sunistra,” the first Guava City Paint Jam, Creative Pinellas' new gallery space in St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and plenty more.

The Gasparilla International Film Festival opens March 25th at the Tampa Theatre
March arts: Gasparilla International Film Fest, Ouroboros, much more

Tampa Bay's March arts scene has the Gasparilla International Film Festival, Nejla Yatkin’s Ouroboros at Stageworks, the Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, and exhibits aplenty. 

An aerial view of the Midtown East office tower in January 2025
10 projects to watch in (the rest of) 2025 (and beyond)

A look at 10 noteworthy Tampa Bay development and construction projects in various stages of progress.

HCC Art Galleries second "Now on View" festival features artists like Emma Quintana, who created this installation for the inaugural festival last year.
February arts: HCC “Now on View” festival, Black History Month events

HCC Galleries' one-day art festival "Now on View" returns to Ybor City in February, while events across the Tampa Bay area celebrate Black History Month.

Masthead gallery: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Raptor Fest

A photo gallery from Boyd Hill Nature Preserve's 11th annual Raptor Fest

"The Sacred Arts Tour" returns to Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg in January.
January arts: John Lennon photos at Tempus Projects, Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, much more

Start the New Year with candid photos of John Lennon at Tempus Projects, The Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, a happening month of improv at The Commodore, and several new exhibits across Tampa Bay.

Masthead gallery: Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park

A photo gallery from the annual seasonal tradition Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park

Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and "Still Shining" exhibit are December 7th.
December arts: Creative Pinellas hurricane relief fundraiser, holiday performances around Tampa Bay

December's arts scene has Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser for local artists and arts groups, as well as holiday performances around Tampa Bay. 

During Hurricane Milton, a powerful gust of wind peeled back the roof of the St. Petersburg City Theatre like a can of sardines, drenching the stage, seats and auditorium.
Tampa Bay’s resilient arts community presses on after one-two-three punch

Already reeling from Gov. DeSantis's funding veto, Tampa Bay's resilient arts community presses on after Helene and Milton.

Feeding Tampa Bay needs volunteers for its hurricane relief distribution events.
Helping out, getting help after Helene, Milton deliver double blow to Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay area nonprofits, community groups and volunteers have expanded their hurricane relief and recovery efforts after Milton dealt the region a second blow. Here are ways to help and get help. 

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