House Hunt: Homes $250K or Less in Indian Rocks Beach

Check out the newest homes on the market in Indian Rocks Beach listed at $250,000 or less.

Publix Coupons Enter the Digital Age

The new tool will enable Largo customers to present digital coupons at the checkout.

County Gets Look into Future of Tampa International

Future improvements include adding trains, moving the rental car facility and expanding terminals.

Packers Drop Regular Season Opener to Tarpon Springs, 11-1

The two teams squared off in the Winning Inning Invitational at Jack Russell Stadium on Tuesday.

Retrofit Home for Aging Relative

Need a grab bar installed? Want a ramp built? Here are some resources to make a Largo home more accessible for yourself or a loved one.

911 Survivor's New Career Focus: Helping Seniors

After surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers, this former financial trader changed careers to helping seniors.

Railway Improvements Planned Near Largo

Crews will work to replace the existing crossings and rails, and install ADA-compliant sidewalks at Belleair Road and Wyatt Street between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Clearwater-Largo Road from Feb. 15 to March 7.

Local Lawmakers Want Veterans to Get In-State Tuition

Florida Sen. Jack Latvala of Clearwater and Rep. Kathleen Peters of St. Petersburg want all military veterans to receive in-state tuition in Florida.

Rep. Young Asked to Support Obama's Gun Policies

Local city and community leaders from across Florida asked their local legislative officials Monday to stand up and support President Obama's gun violence prevention policies.

Archdiocese of St. Pete Reacts to Pope's Resignation

Joseph Ratzinger's last day as Pope will be Feb. 28. He was chosen in 2005 to succeed the late Pope John Paul II.

PHOTOS: What Do Tigers Dream Of?

Largo Patch reader Jim "Mack" McAvaddy captured a few little tigers taking a little tiger snooze.

Largo's Sports Shack Sporting New Hours, Specials

The Missouri Avenue eatery boasts enough food and drink deals to make any fan, or family, happy.

10 Business Startup Tips From 'Shop Local' Maven

Her passion for supporting local merchants inspired a small business. Here are her top 10 tips for getting started.

PHOTOS: Touch-a-Truck and Florida Clown Day Event

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!

Couple Document Home Renovation On 'Pardon Our Sawdust' Blog

Meet "The Girl" and "The Boy" behind Pardon Our Sawdust.

Top Headlines: New Chase Bank Coming; Largo High Football Star Makes College Choice

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Largo Patch!

Largo Fire Rescue Chaplain Dies

Fire Chaplain Paul Pierce has passed away, the department announced this week.

Patch Blogger Chronicles Staying Fit As Active Mom

Get to know Jenny Hodges in our Patch series, Better Know A Blogger.

Losing Lotto Tickets Are Actually Winners For Two Largo Women

Lorraine Dellefratte and Debra Mcintosh were two of 15 winners in the Florida Lottery’s Second Chance drawing for non-winning scratch-off tickets.

BP to Give County $500K to Promote Tourism, Seafood

Due to lingering negative perceptions of the Gulf seafood industry following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP will give Pinellas County money to help promote a local seafood festival and an episode of "Emeril's Florida."

Mild Temperatures Dominate Weekend Forecast

Largo residents can plan for a weekend with mostly sunny skies and low rain chances.

OMG PD: U.S. Marshal Accidentally Shoots Self; School Bus Fight Video

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Stalemate Continues Between St. Pete, Rays

A vote to further explore the possibility of allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to look for a stadium outside St. Petersburg failed Thursday.

RECAP: Best Patch Blogs Of Pinellas

Catch up on news from your neighbors with these great Pinellas County blogs you might have missed.

Touch-a-Truck and Florida Clown Event This Saturday at Largo Central Park

The annual event features vehicles to interact with, clowns and family friendly activities.

Largo Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4

The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 29-Feb. 4. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Senior's Cane Is Best Self-Defense

Tigers Way, a local martial arts school, teaches people to use a traditional walking cane for self-defense and self-protection.

Largo High's Harry Brown Signs Letter of Intent With Florida Tech

The Largo Packer defensive lineman chose the Melbourne school for its academic standards rather than its football prowess.

Now Hiring: O'Keefe's St. Patrick's Day Party

The iconic local Irish restaurant and bar is hiring for help during its St. Patrick's Day weekend block party.

Property Tax Exemption Deadline Nears

Pinellas County Property Appraiser Pam Dubov said filing for the property tax exemption ends March 1.

Will Climate Change Affect County Budget?

Pinellas County officials said they might have to start thinking about the long-term budget impacts of climate change.

Largo Library Checks In a New Checkout System

Largo city commissioners unanimously approved purchasing a 21st century library checkout tool at its meeting Tuesday.

Chase Bank Plans Approved for West Bay Corner

Initial plans for a Chase Bank in the Pinellas Shopping Center parking lot near the corner of the intersection of West Bay Drive and Clearwater-Largo Road were approved 6-1 by city commissioners Tuesday.

Update: Deputy U.S. Marshal Accidentally Shoots Self at Gun Range

An employee of the U.S. Marshals Service suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the upper leg at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shooting range, officials said.

Postal Service to End Saturday Mail

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out, Largo: How will this affect you?

Indian Rocks Beach Seeks $4 Million From BP Over Oil Spill

Indian Rocks Beach is among four Pinellas County beach cities seeking more than $12 million in damages as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

How Would You Improve Largo's Open Air Market?

Some Largo Patch readers think more advertising could boost the low attendance plaguing Largo's weekly Open Air Market. It meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the parking lot at the Largo Community Center.

As Rays Explore Stadium Options, Councilors Seek Compromise

St. Pete council members hope to get the ball rolling on the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium search by proposing that the team pay an annual "exploration" fee in exchange for looking at potential sites in Pinellas and Hillsborough.

What Would You Like To See Replace Irish Pat's?

The spot at 6250 Ulmerton Road has been home to numerous establishments over the years. With the property now vacant, we want to know what you would like to see there.

50 Pythons Caught So Far in Florida Python Challenge

The Florida Python Challenge ends Feb. 10. At this point, more than 800 registered hunters have caught 50 snakes.