Largo's Flood: A Catalyst for Downtown Relocation?

0:00Largo City Hall shut down after a sewer backup flooded the entire first floor on April 7th that forced the city to move meetings and public services to other spots while they figure out repair costs. It's a big headache for everyone trying to get city business done. Mayor Woody Brown sees a sober lining though. He says this mess might speed up their jump to the long-alayed horizon West Bay complex downtown. That $85 million project was supposed to open last spring, but keeps hitting snags. The new spot has dealt with co-problems and a recent $500,000 change order, pushing things back again. Meanwhile, the old Highland Avenue building is aging fast and clean up there won't be cheap. City leaders are now crunching numbers, comparing fix up bills against rushing into the fresh facility. It's got folks talking about how one flood could rewrite their whole relocation timeline. Either way, Largo's pushing forward, balancing quick fixes with smarter long-term plays to keep services rolling smooth. Local news powered by AI. This is Tampa Bay News today.