Why Largo’s Tree-Lined Neighborhoods Call for a Screened Pool
Largo grew out of citrus. Settlers took the community’s name from nearby Lake Largo, originally called Lake Tolulu, and the town incorporated in 1905. For decades the local economy ran on groves, cattle, and packing houses, which earned Largo the nickname “Citrus City.” The lake itself was drained in 1916 to make room for growth.
In 1913, Largo became the first municipality in Pinellas County to adopt a council-manager government. After World War II it grew steadily into a residential city, and by the 2020 census it had 82,485 residents, making it the third-largest city in the county. Many neighborhoods date from that postwar expansion, with established lots, mature oaks, and green space nearby from Largo Central Park to the Florida Botanical Gardens. The tree cover is part of the appeal, and it is also a steady source of leaves, acorns, and pollen for anyone with an open pool.
- Catches oak leaves, acorns, and pollen before they reach the water.
- Keeps mosquitoes off the patio during the wet season.
- Provides a code-compliant barrier around the pool.
- Cuts skimming, vacuuming, and chemical costs.
- Filters UV exposure on the pool deck.
- Gives an older home an updated outdoor living space.
Design, Engineering, and Permitting Under One Roof
CRA keeps the technical side of every job in-house. The company’s own design staff draws the project, its chief engineer calculates it to the property’s wind requirements, and its permitting team submits and tracks the application. A Largo homeowner is not left coordinating between separate designers, engineers, and installers. Since opening in 1992, CRA has grown to a team of more than 200 people.
- In-house design staff, chief engineer, and permitting team.
- Florida State Licensed Contractor, Lic. SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440.
- ChannelLock SMB beam with nine U.S. patents and Florida Product Approval FL#19700.
Gutters, Soffit, Foundations, and More for Largo Homes
For Largo homeowners planning more than one exterior project, CRA covers much of it through one company. Along with pool cages, screened lanais, and ScenicView enclosures, CRA installs seamless gutters, aluminum soffit and fascia, foundation work, carports, railings, and fencing. Financing is available through Synchrony for homeowners who prefer to pay over time.
- Pool cages, screened lanais, and ScenicView enclosures.
- Seamless gutters, soffit and fascia, and foundation work.
- Carports, railings, fencing, rescreening, and repair.
Conclusion
From citrus town to Pinellas County’s third-largest city, Largo has kept its trees and its neighborhoods, and a screen enclosure lets homeowners enjoy both without fighting leaf litter every week. CRA’s in-house design, engineering, and permitting team takes a Largo project from drawing to final inspection. Contact CRA for a free quote.
FAQs
1: Can CRA add seamless gutters when it installs my Largo pool enclosure?
Yes. CRA installs seamless gutters, soffit, and fascia alongside its pool and patio enclosures, so a Largo homeowner can price the roofline work and the enclosure in one quote from the same licensed team.
2: Does CRA offer financing for a pool enclosure in Largo?
Yes. CRA offers flexible financing provided by Synchrony, and homeowners can pre-qualify or apply before starting a project. Terms depend on Synchrony’s approval, so reviewing the options while getting a quote keeps the timeline moving.
3: What if my Largo home needs foundation work before an enclosure can go up?
CRA offers foundation work as part of its residential services, so the base and the enclosure can be handled by one company instead of split between a concrete contractor and an aluminum installer. CRA assesses what the site needs during the quote.
