Largo, Florida is a scenic senior vacation and retirement living community.

Largo FL History

The area now known as Pinellas County was first inhabited by the Timucua Indians, one of four tribes in Florida. Spanish explorers came to the area in the early 1500’s, but met great resistance from the Timucuans. Over the next 300 years, various parties of French and Spanish explorers attempted to settle the area with little success.

A steady stream of settlers moved to the area throughout the 1800’s. When the Orange Belt Railroad was coming through the area in 1886, residents met to give their community a name. It seemed that the railroad would only build a station if the stop had a name. Some residents wished to name the town “Luluville” after the daughter of prominent resident Gideon Blitch. Ultimately, they chose “Largo” after the town's large lake. Fifty years later, the lake which was the namesake for Largo was completely drained by the Cross Bayou Drainage District.

Because of its central location and rich farmlands, Largo quickly became the center of the area's citrus industry, earning the title "Citrus City." Largo citrus was shipped by the ton to eager consumers in the North. The town officially incorporated in 1905, and in 1913 became the first town in Florida and the second in the nation to adopt a town manager form of government.

Largo Florida – A Thriving, Growing Community

Today, Largo Florida is a thriving community that continues to grow. Seniors enjoy visiting the community and many relocate here after retirement.