Community Corner
Check Out the Library App, Sewer Focus Group Meets
Here's a quick rundown of some water cooler topics around Largo Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Want to be able to access the library any time of day? There's an app for that. The Pinellas County Library Cooperative Pinellas Online Portal now is available as a free download in all major app stores. Hop on POP to search for books, movies and other library materials. Users can place holds, check accounts, download ebooks, find resources and even learn a language from their portable device.
Sanitary Sewer and Reclaimed Water Focus Group
The city's Environmental Services Department focus group discussing the needs of the sanitary sewer and reclaimed water users from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Jenkins room at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. The group is headed by a facilitator from USF's Florida Institute of Government.
Government Shuts Down
For the first time in 17 years, the federal government has put out a closed sign. While essential operations continue, many government agencies are shuttering their doors since there’s no funding in place to pay for their operations. Has the shutdown had an effect on your life? How would you solve the crisis? Tell us by commenting below.
Silver Springs Now a State Park
Classic theme park fans lauding the passing of Silver Springs can breathe a sigh of relief. The facility reopened Tuesday, Oct. 1, as the Silver Springs State Park. While most of the rides are gone, the natural sights remain. Check out the park’s website for full details.
Flood Insurance Rates Rise
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With no fix from Washington, D.C., Tampa Bay area homeowners with properties on flood-prone lands saw their rates for insurance rise Oct. 1 when the Biggert-Waters Act officially went into action. Rates for Bay area homeowners were expected to increase by hundreds – and in some cases thousands – of dollars. Are you impacted? How are you handling the increase?
The Tropics Are Heating Up Again
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Hurricane Season isn’t over yet and almost as if to prove that fact, two systems have cropped up over the last few days. Tropical Storm Jerry is spinning in the Atlantic and doesn’t appear to be a threat to land at this time. Another system, located south of Cuba, has a 30 percent chance of forming into a tropical cyclone over the next few days. Keep an eye on those weather reports, folks!
Enjoy the Sun While You Can
The Wednesday, Oct. 2, forecast calls for about a 20 percent chance of rain. Those chances, however, increase Thursday and Friday, which means you might want to enjoy the sun while you can. Check here for a complete forecast of Largo weather.
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