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040810 Largo Leader ARGO EADER LVolume XXXII, No. 37 L April 8, 2010 www.TBNweekly.com Couple finishes first and second in Seminole Stampede. See page 22. Sign ordinance spurs complaints Largo By TOM GERMOND areas outside of the redevelopment districts in the signs that emit audible sound and other items, he Thriller writer comes city, they will “see every kind of sign there is.” said. to library May 1 LARGO – Business owners told city commis- “Maybe give us some relief and maybe give us a He proposed allowing businesses to use two sioners April 6 that the sign ordinance is hinder- year and see what happens – give us an opportu- types of signs or items off the prohibited list. Lisa Scotto- ing their efforts to make a living during these nity to try something different. We will work with “I’m not asking you to rewrite the sign ordi- line will dis- tough economic times. you,” he said. nance as it is currently in place,” he said. cuss her City officials have scheduled a work session Michael Novak, general manager of the Commissioners heard complaints about van- fiction and May 11 on the issue, which spurred complaints Goodyear tire dealership at 706 Clearwater-Largo dalism and other crimes with the increased va- the writing life from owners of businesses along West Bay Drive Road, asked for relief from the sign ordinance as cant buildings along Clearwater-Largo Road. when she ap- and the Clearwater-Largo Road. he did last month. Another complaint was about not being able to pears at a Joseph Stefko, the owner of the Hair Jungle off “This will allow local business owners to adver- use a “now leasing” sign has caused an apart- May 1 library West Bay Drive, said a petition has been signed tise more aggressively during this economic ment complex’s occupancy to drop. event. by 50 business operators seeking relief from the downtown,” he said. Commissioner Harriet Crozier said she hoped Her sign ordinance and more signatures are expected. The sign ordinance prohibits “attention-getting that staff is looking at the suggestions made that thrillers have Lisa Scottoline “We are all definitely struggling,” Stefko said. devices,” streamers, balloons, strobe lights, bea- night for discussion at the work session. made her The He said he understands that people don’t want con lights, search lights, portable signs and signs N e w Y o r k Times best-selling to see gigantic signs, but if they drive around on vehicles used as an advertising platform and See ORDINANCE, page 4 author of 16 books, including “Look Again,” “Lady Killer,” and “Dirty Blonde.” Her newest thriller, “Think Twice,” was just released this month. Getting ... Page 3. a grip County Unemployment figures Largo Police Officer John show signs of hope Sinni and Fritz, a German In a report released March 26, shepherd, put on a officials said the state’s total demonstration at PawFest nonagricultural employment in at Largo Central Park February was up by 26,300 jobs. April 3. The event also The latest figures also showed a featured contests and bit of good news for Pinellas games for children and County where the unemployment pets and other activities. rate fell slightly from 12.9 percent It was sponsored by the in January to 12.6 percent in Feb- Kiwanis Club of Largo ruary. According to the report, Mid-Pinellas and the city 1,085 more Pinellas County resi- dents had jobs in February than of Largo. the previous month. ... Page 9. Entertainment Opening this week Tina Fey, Steve Carell team up for “Date Night.” After seeing two of their best friends – another married couple with kids in sub- urban New Jersey – split apart from living the same life they themselves lead, Phil and Claire Foster begin to fear what may lie ahead: a state of bland indiffer- ence and eventual separation. ... Page 15. Photo by BRANDEN BELL Residents speak out Enjoying Ecofest on proposed budget By TOM GERMOND ers at the meeting accurately repre- Tina Fey and Steve Carell star in sent the city’s population as a whole. “Date Night.” LARGO – Residents of the area Based on information he received continue to be vocal about options from city officials, he said, only 14 of city commissioners are considering the 46 speakers were city residents. Bob for cutting more than $3.5 million “In today’s day and age when you from their proposed operating bud- hear about active shooters at work McClure get for the next fiscal year. places, universities, and shopping City officials asked for public com- centers on a daily basis, you would ments March 29 at a forum at the li- think that local government would Columnist writes about the fu- brary. Most of the people who spoke place their first priority on public ture of the NCAA men’s basketball strongly supported recreation pro- safety,” wrote Daniel Barber, in an e- tournament. grams and facilities, particularly the mail. ... Page 7. Southwest Pool. “The city of Largo has shown a Such remarks prompted a re- lack of commitment to the safety of Features sponse from Michael Bruno, the its citizens by once again attempting Business ...................................23 Largo Police Benevolent Association to reduce the number of officers. Classified.............................27-31 representative and a city resident. The City Commission has responsi- County...................................8-10 In an e-mail to the City Commis- bility to prevent this from happen- Photo by JIM LAYFIELD Entertainment .....................12-15 sion, Bruno wrote that he was ing, if they don’t they should be Charlie LaBrant, 4, of Largo checks out a stuffed hawksbill sea turtle at Faith & Family..........................25 “shocked at the lack of concern ex- forced to resign from their posi- the Spring Ecofest and Arbor Day Celebration at McGough Nature Park Health & Fitness.......................24 pressed by the speakers for the pro- tions.” April 3. The event included a free tree give-away, games and activities for posed cuts to emergency services.” Just for Fun..............................26 See BUDGET, page 4 kids, environmental exhibits and an Easter egg hunt. 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