Fire Station 39 to host annual open house
Largo Fire Rescue will host its annual open house at Fire Station 39, 12939 Jackson St. on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees can explore fire trucks and emergency vehicles up close and learn more about the equipment used during emergency responses. Sparky the Fire Dog will also make appearances throughout the event, engaging with children and families while promoting fire safety awareness.
Featured demonstrations will include:
• Fire sprinkler burn demo
• Vehicle extrication
• Firefighter rescue demo.
Additional activities will include face painting, Largo Play Express, and other family-friendly experiences.
Admission is free. Food and beverage options will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Benevolent Florida Firefighters, which supports firefighters and their families during times of need.
Largo student makes Dean’s List at Adelphi
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Colby Roe of Largo has been named to Adelphi University’s fall 2025 semester Dean’s List.
Roe was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi’s deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology for superior academic performance. The list comprises full-time students-registered for 12 or more credits-who have completed at least nine graded credits who achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester.
Commission celebrates Black history, team members
LARGO — City Commissioners here recognized February as Black History Month and celebrated the city’s newest team members of the quarter during its Feb. 3 meeting.
Black History Month was recognized through a proclamation that honors the achievements and contributions of Black and African American community members and acknowledges the importance of continuing to build an inclusive community in which all past, present, and future individuals are respected.
Special Events Coordinator Kara Piehl introduced this year’s honoree, Tiffany Brown, executive director of the Greater Ridgecrest Branch YMCA and a dedicated community leader. Brown expressed heartfelt gratitude for being recognized as this year’s honoree and thanked the city for its continued support and partnership.
The commission also recognized Largo’s newest team members of the quarter.
Human Resources Director Elissa Long presented team members with their certificates and shared their nomination stories. The following are excerpts from their nominations:
• David Drash, Engineering Services senior project manager — “David, through his own initiative, applied for funding for two capital wastewater projects, the Non-Surface Water Effluent Disposal project and the Lift Station Basin 25 Inflow and Infiltration Abatement project. Recently, the state informed the city, David’s two requests were awarded as a $19.1 million forgivable loan. …This is the largest known amount of funding the city has ever received and is expected to improve the financial status of the Wastewater Enterprise Fund.”
• Todd Nutbrown, Community Development homeless outreach specialist — “Todd goes above and beyond, leading with compassion to help our unhoused folks in our community. With limited resources available, he works daily to find the right fit for them to be placed at one of the three shelters in Pinellas County. Todd wants to be sure that where they are placed, they will have the most success. Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) has 20 beds reserved for Largo. Todd is active in filling beds weekly. He is very strategic as this is a faster-paced program in hopes they find employment, save money, and find permanent affordable housing in 90 days.”
Manager of the quarter:
• Megan Dion, Engineering Services program engineer — “Her dedication has been especially clear in the multi-year assessment and planning work along the Seminole Boulevard corridor between Ulmerton Road and Eighth Avenue SW. Megan has expertly managed condition assessments, public engagement, and was involved in the development of a recommendations report. These efforts have prepared Largo for future construction grant funding that could transform the corridor’s safety and mobility…Her leadership in infrastructure management and cross-agency collaboration exemplifies the very best of public service.”