Top Headlines: Sports Shack, Wawa, Mass Wedding, Touch-a-Truck in Largo

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The Missouri Avenue eatery boasts enough food and drink deals to make any fan, or family, happy. The group Valentine's Day wedding celebration, officiated by the Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court, gathered 30 couples to take the plunge into matrimony, although the ceremony had to be moved indoors due to rain. City leaders added about 4,520 square feet, considered easement, as part of plans for the city’s first Wawa convenience store, coming soon to Ulmerton Road. Realtor and Patch blogger Becky Paone isn't a fan of the West Bay location for a recently approved Chase Bank. Organizers say perfect weather and a variety of contributors made the family event one of the best ever. Were you there? Take photos? Add them to our gallery! Sign up …

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Come Touch a Truck at Largo Central Park Today

The annual Touch-a-Truck and Florida Clown Day, a family friendly event that’s suitable for kids of all ages, is Saturday.

Things To Do In Largo & Around Pinellas

5 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 17-19

Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend in Largo. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!

1. Gracie's Big Splash. This splashing fun event includes water slides, games, activities, music and a bake sale and is a fundraiser originally created for for Gracie Purdy who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007 and died ten months later. The fundraiser continues to help other families with children with life-threatening illnesses. 2. Garage Sale & Health Fair in Largo. Pack up everything and bring it to the garage sale at the Southwest Recreation Complex (tables are still available) or come and browse the sale. At the same time, there will be a health and wellness fair, which will feature chair massages, ear and hearing scans, vision and glaucoma screenings, and more. 3. Night Hike. Nature lovers will enjoy this interpretative …

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Five Things to Know Today

With weather this good enjoy one these fun things to do today.

Weather: Today’s temperature is just right. It’ll be sunny and partly cloudy with today’s high at 58 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It’ll feel colder with the wind and the temperature is expected to drop to 41 degrees, as the sunsets. Dress: Bring a sweater or light jacket on your way out today. If you plan to stay out late wear closed toed shoes for this evening as the temperature is expected to drop to 41 degrees. Bargains: Find that antique trinket, tool or one-of-a-kind item at the Southwest Recreation Complex’s garage sale. Over 75 booths will be selling everything and anything you could possibly need on Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Southwest Recreation Complex is located at 13120 Vonn Rd. Outdoor Activities: …

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Largo's Touch-a-Truck Day Brings Family Fun

With over 100 clowns, rides and fair food at the 16th Annual Touch-a-Truck event at Largo Central Park, there will be tons of family fun.

Largo’s Central Park will transform into a family fun house on Saturday for the 16th Annual Touch-a-Truck day. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 clowns including those from Largo’s Uptown Clown Alley will join in on the festivities. Kids will have the chance to climb, honk and get to know more about the city’s fleet. They will have the chance to see motorcycles, military vehicles a Bayflight helicopter. The city will also run the train rides along the park’s railroad and Rocketship car rides around the block. As a special treat hot air balloon rides will be given at the park’s Military Court of Honor from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $10. Visitors can join in on the festivities by having their face painted by one of Uptown Clown Alley’…

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