Largo, Florida

Largo is known as the "City of Progress", a place where we respect and honor our past while continually looking toward the future. It is a city of innovative solutions and a customer-driven philosophy that places the highest priority on the needs of our residents and businesses.

Largo residents enjoy affordable housing, low property taxes and one of the lowest crime rates in Florida. We are a community defined by our family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets and award-winning parks.

Located in Tampa Bay, right in the heart of Florida's suncoast, Largo residents are only a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, internationally-acclaimed museums, world-class cultural facilities and professional sporting venues for the NFL, NHL and Major League Baseball. And you're less than two hours from some of the world's most visited family attractions and theme parks in Orlando.

The Tampa Bay area is also a major center for education, home to the University of South Florida, Stetson College of Law, Eckerd College, University of Tampa and St. Petersburg College. The Pinellas County School District has more "A" rated schools than any district in the state.

Residents of Largo receive the highest level of customer service from their city government in one of the most dynamic, liveable areas of the country. In short, Largo is your City of Progress.

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