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  • September 18, 2026

    October 2026 Meeting


    Join us on October 12 for our monthly meeting at the Largo Feed Store.

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  • September 17, 2026

    October 2026 Open House


    Join Us October 3rd to learn about our local Largo history, become a member or purchase one of our wonderful local writer's books.

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  • September 9, 2026

    Tubs for Troops 2026


    Help us fill the tubs. Open this post for a list of items we need, where our tubs are headed when filled and our deadline for sending them!

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  • September 9, 2026

    September 2026 Meeting


    Join us for our first meeting of the season on Sept. 14. Our speaker will be from the NWB in Ruskin. Learn how they keep their eyes on the storms!

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Local History

  • October 31, 2024

    Largo’s Rich History


    Largo was one of the first places settled along the coast. 1n 1842, the Federal government passed the Armed Occupation Act which provided 160 acres of land for anyone who would live on the land for five years and agree to serve in the military, if needed. The McMullen and McKay families took the opportunity and settled in what was to become Largo.

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  • August 17, 2024

    Largo’s Historic Feed Store


    Since at least 1902, there was a "feed store" near the Atlantic Coastline railroad in Largo, that served the needs of local cattle ranchers, citrus and produce growers who were primary to the economy of the area. By 1910, Largo was an incorporated town with a population of 291.

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