Parlor Doughnuts to celebrate grand opening May 23
LARGO — Parlor Doughnuts will hold the grand opening of its new location at 430 W. Bay Drive, Largo, on Saturday, May 23, at 8 a.m.
The store is part of the city of Largo’s new Horizon West Bay mixed-use facility.
Parlor Doughnuts is known for its layered doughnuts featuring flaky layers and a variety of flavors. In addition to its sweet selections, Parlor recently introduced a new line of savory doughnuts.
For more information, visit Parlor Doughnuts’ Instagram page, @ParlorDoughnuts.
Collins Aerospace to add jobs, production with $26.5M expansion
LARGO — Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is investing $26.5 million to expand its Largo facility to accelerate the production of its commercial aviation radars and multi-domain security solutions for defense customers. This investment will create over 100 new highly skilled jobs across engineering and factory operations disciplines, the company said in a press release.
“As global airspace becomes more congested and contested, customers need secure, interoperable systems for seamless coordination. This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver critical capabilities that keep airline passengers safe and military operators mission-ready, faster,” said Nate Boelkins, president of Avionics at Collins Aerospace. “RTX has made significant investments in its people and operations across Florida, and we value our partnership with the state as we continue to grow.”
RTX has had a presence in Florida for more than four decades, employing more than 7,000 people across eight major locations throughout the state. Collins Aerospace’s Largo facility plays a critical role in the company’s production of radars, satellite and secure communications components, and testing for commercial and military customers.
Work on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Radar System Replacement Program will be performed in this facility, including the production of the Condor Mk3, a cooperative surveillance radar capable of communicating directly with aircraft transponders, and the ASR-XM, a non-cooperative radar that detects aircraft using reflected signals.
The new radar production area is expected to become fully operational by late 2026.
All departments now open at new City Hall location
LARGO — The city of Largo has opened its new City Hall located at Horizon West Bay, located at 440 West Bay Drive.
The new City Hall brings together essential services and community spaces in one central location.
The old City Hall at 201 Highland Ave is closed to the public.
All city services are available in-person at the West Bay location.
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m.
Largo library director named Administrator of the Year
Largo Public Library Director Casey McPhee was recently named the Florida Library Association’s 2026 Administrator of the Year.
The recognition honors her leadership and dedication to ensuring libraries remain trusted, accessible, and welcoming resources for the community.
She was praised for a strong commitment to intellectual freedom and access to information through efforts such as the Free to Read Campaign and Book Fund, advocacy for library services at the local and state levels, and expanded outreach that brings library programs directly into the community.