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Largo, Florida

Largo is in Pinellas County, with approximately 82,500 residents.

Well-Known Places in Largo

Largo Central Park, Heritage Village, Largo Cultural Center.

Largo Business Districts

• Downtown Largo
• Ulmerton Road Corridor
• East Bay Drive

Major Employers in Largo

Largo Medical Center, City of Largo, Tech Data, Healthcare Services.

About Largo, Florida

History of Largo

• Incorporated as a town on June 6, 1905, covering just 9/16 of a square mile with roughly 300 residents.
• Named for nearby Lake Largo (Spanish 'largo' meaning long/wide); the lake was drained in 1916 to allow development.
• In 1913 Largo became the first municipality in Pinellas County to adopt the council-manager form of government.

Landmarks and Places in Largo

• Largo Central Park, a 70-acre park opened in 1995 on the former county fairgrounds, home to a performing arts center and a military court of honor.

The Largo Economy

• Historic economy built on citrus, cattle, and turpentine, earning it the nickname 'Citrus City.'
• Among the largest employers are the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Tech Data (now TD Synnex), Largo Medical Center, Suncoast Hospice, and the City of Largo.

Community Life in Largo

• The Largo Central Railroad, a ride-on miniature railroad through the park, opens to the public the first full weekend of each month.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.britannica.com, nowtb.com