Community Corner
Largo Weekend Things to Do: Community Garage Sale, Charity Kickball, Library Book Sale
Start planning your weekend now. Here are some things going on in Largo and the Tampa Bay area Aug. 24-25.
The Largo Firefighters charity kickball tournament is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Whitesell Softball Complex, 12555 119th St N. Proceeds benefit Curtis McClendon and Bob DiMarco, two firefighters battling cancer.
Largo Community Garage Sale and Wellness Expo
There should be plenty of bargains at the Southwest Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Road. There also will be free chair massages, screenings and giveaways at the Health and Wellness Expo that is also planned as part of the event.
Public Safety Day
Check out displays, demonstrations and free food at the The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and Suncoast Fire Rescue inaugural Public Safety Day from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kolb Park - located on Bay Palm Boulevard between 15th and 16th Avenues on Indian Rocks Beach.
Library Book Sale
Find deals among donations and discards at the Friends of the Largo Library semi-annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Proceeds benefit the library.
Get Your Geek On: Comic book and superhero fans might want to check this one out. Tampa Bay Comic Con takes the spotlight at the Tampa Convention Center Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. The event boasts 75,000 square feet of “comics, cosplay, videos, toys, action figures, video games” and more. Find out more about it on the event’s website.
Get a Laugh for School Supplies: Side Splitters Comedy Club in Carrollwood is rolling out the red carpet for donors in its school supply drive. Just bring new supplies for free admission to a show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. For more details, check out the full story on TBO.com.
Backstreet Boys: Can’t get enough of that boy band sounds? This blast from the past hits the stage at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Friday, Aug. 23. Some tickets are still available via Stub Hub.
Summer of Rum: Looking for a distinctly adult event to check out this weekend? The Summer of Rum festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 11 p.m. at The Heights Waterfront, 1910 N. Ola Ave. With entertainment and five “rum zones,” it’s sure to be an experience. Check out the event website for more details.
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Plan for Afternoon Storms: The National Weather Service says our pattern of afternoon storms is likely to continue well into the weekend. That means beach-goers might want to hit the surf a little early. Do be careful out there. The forecasters say frequent lighting, gusty winds and heavy rains are possible throughout the Bay.
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