Sunday, November 18, 2012
Busy week? Allow us to catch you up on some of the highlights.
1. Largo Police continue to investigate a hotel shooting in which one woman was killed and another was critically wounded. 2. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton of Largo was honored at last weekend's Veterans Day Ceremony in Largo Central Park. 3. Largo's Fireplace Restaurant, on Seminole Boulevard, melds traditional diner fare with Greek specialties and offers affordable prices, large servings and the warmth of home. 4. A dog that belonged to 82-year-old Margaret Wix, who was struck and killed on a Largo roadway, was reunited with Wix's family, thanks to some local animal rescuers and community members who connected through a Patch story. 5. Speaking of rescuing animals, a new method for tracking animal intake at local shelters is aimed at …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Largo held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday night in Largo Central Park.
A fallen American hero was honored at Sunday night's Veterans Day Ceremony in Largo. Each year, Largo presents eagle statues to a couple Largo City employees who have served in the military as a part of its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Largo Central Park. This year the city also included the family of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton in the presentation of the eagle statues. Sitton's parents, widow and toddler son attended the ceremony. The Largo native was 26 when he died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate. The city employees who also received the eagles honoring and appreciating their military service were Largo Police Lt. Mike Loux and Largo Asst. Fire Chief Doug Swartz. …
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Busy week? Allow us to catch you up on some of the highlights.
1. Late Largo Soldier's Letter Changed Congressman's Mind on War. Matt Sitton wrote to U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young about his concerns regarding improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan. Last month, he was killed by one. 2. Three Wawa Stores Coming to the Largo Area. The popular northeastern fuel and convenience store plans Largo and Pinellas Park locations. 3. Man Goes to Jail For Having a Sandwich in His Pants. The suspect refused to return the sandwich to the shelf and instead kept it in his pants, according to the arrest affidavit. 4. New Bistro Brings Authentic German Food to Largo. The new eatery German Bistro 2 offers hearty servings and complete home-cooked meals. 5. Why is it Called Starkey Road? Ever wonder about the origin of …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Matt Sitton wrote to U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young about his concerns regarding improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan. Last month, he was killed by one.
A letter from a Largo soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan helped change a Congressman's position on the war, TBO.com reports. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton wrote to U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young, who attended the same Largo church, regarding his concerns about his men being forced to walk through fields full of improvised explosive devices, according to TBO. Sitton, 26, was killed by an IED last month. Since then, Young has reversed his position on Afghanistan — in part, he says, because of Sitton's letter. As TBO reports: In a position opposite that held by most leaders of his party, the influential Republican is now calling for U.S. troops to leave the country ahead of the 2014 deadline called for by President Barack Obama. …
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will donate part of each admission Saturday to Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Sitton's son's scholarship fund.
The community continues to support the family of fallen soldier U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton, including his infant son Brodey. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate and Largo resident. Sitton was due home this month. On the family's last Skype conversation, Sitton told his wife Sarah how excited he was about taking Brodey to local family attractions, including the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Friday morning Brodey got to visit the aquarium and meet Winter. The Sitton family also received a donation for Brodey's education fund from the Guys Harvey Ocean Foundation. To help the Sitton family, the aquarium will donate $2 from each general admission on Saturday to…
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The community continues to show its support for fallen American hero and Indian Rocks Christian School grad, Matthew Sitton.
Friends and community members came to a scholarship fundraiser for the 9-month-old son of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton at the Dairy Queen in Seminole on Aug. 28. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate and Largo native. Matt Sitton's mom Cheryl Sitton says the community support has been "overwhelming" in a good way. "I want people to know how deeply we have been moved by our community and how proud I am to be a part of this community," Cheryl Sitton said. "The people of Pinellas and Hillsborough have shown us what American pride is all about." Matt's parents, Cheryl and Steve Sitton, said the community's love and their faith have helped get them through this …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Busy week? Allow us to catch you up on some of the highlights.
1. Fallen Hero is Welcomed Home in Escort to Largo. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton, a 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate, was killed in Afghanistan last week. Friday, his body received an honor escort from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to his hometown of Largo. Related Coverage 2. Pet Sales at Flea Markets: 'Animal Cruelty' or Misunderstood? A puppy seller at Wagon Wheel Flea Market takes issue with the protests from some local residents who are opposed to his business. What do you think? 3. $900K in Stimulus Funds Used to Buy, Rehab 8 Foreclosed Homes. The first of eight foreclosed single family homes purchased by the City of Largo through a federal program was sold recently. 4. West Bay Drive McDonald's Torn Down, Roosevelt …
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. and Indian Rocks Christian graduate Matt Sitton was escorted from MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa to his hometown of Largo on Friday.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- On Largo Patch
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
The 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. will be laid to rest Saturday.
Friday, August 10, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton made its way from MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa to his hometown of Largo on Friday with a lot of support along the way.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- David Rice
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Did you know Matt Sitton? Were you at his honor escort or memorial service? Add your photos to this gallery or post your memories and condolences in the comments section below. A sense of community means something to military families. On Friday afternoon, that community came together along Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa to honor one of their own. Coming from all over the city, supporters of the military came out to honor U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton, 26, of Largo who was killed by an improvised explosive device last week in Afghanistan. Many of those who came to show their support for the family of the 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate are veterans themselves. Bill Castens of the Northdale Owls came out with two dozen of his …
Bigdawg
4:48 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
It's important to look at the positive that young is doing now, but he got the email in June! Who is he trying to help now the soldiers or his own conscience? Was waged over ridiculous lies. I'm so happy my sons didn't fall for the bs high school recruiters wanted to feed them. And we are Americans and we are patriotic but people need to be taught other ways. Sink your own country financially and… more ›