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This Week in Largo: National Night Out, Highland Rec Wins Award
Here's a quick look at what's going on in Largo and the Tampa Bay area this week.
National Night Out in Largo
Join the Largo Police Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Target at Largo Mall, 10500 Ulmerton Road.
National Night Out promotes awareness, support and participation in anti-crime efforts.
Join neighbors for fingerprinting, bike registration, kid's safety stations and free document shredding. There will also be a SWAT display, the mobile command vehicle and a visit by Largo Fire Rescue.
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Highland Rec Wins Award
The Largo Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce bestowed the "Silver Hammer" award to the city for the construction of the Highland Recreation Complex.
The expansive replacement facility includes a three story indoor playground, expanded athletic space inside and out and fitness and party rooms.
Cheap Gas
Start the week off right with a tank of the cheapest gas in Largo. A gallon of regular unleaded is $3.18 at Stop N Karry, 801 Clearwater Largo Road, according to tampagasprices.com.
Obamacare Marketplaces Open
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Tampa Bay area residents without insurance will be able to start reviewing health coverage options via an online marketplace. The federally run exchange is expected to go live Tuesday, offering residents coverage as promised by the Affordable Health Care Act, according to the Bradenton Herald. What do you think about all of this? Tell us by commenting below.
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Flood Insurance Premiums Rise
Tuesday, Oct. 1 is also the day that thousands of Tampa Bay area residents will see their flood insurance premiums rise as federal subsidies go away. Are you impacted by the change? Tell us your story by commenting below.
Go on a Ghost Tour
You can get an early jump on celebrating Halloween this week by taking a ghost tour in St. Petersburg or Tampa. Tours are staged nightly in three Tampa Bay area locations and feature haunting tales from the region’s past. For more details, check out the Ghost Tour website.
Zoo Boo Opens
Can’t get enough pre-Halloween scares? Stop by Lowry Park Zoo for a wild and frightening good time. The zoo’s annual Zoo Boo celebration is now under way on select nights. For more details, visit the zoo online.
Rain Chances Creeping Back In: While rain chances are low as the workweek kicks off, the National Weather Service says they are present. Expect highs in the low 90s as the week kicks off, too.
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