Find Sex Offenders in Largo
Largo residents can search for registered sex offenders through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement public registry and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office SPOT unit, which manages all sex offender registration for Pinellas County including the city of Largo.
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Largo Sex Offender Registration Office
Sex offenders living in Largo register through the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office SPOT Unit. SPOT stands for Sex Predator and Offender Tracking. The unit is located at 14500 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762. The phone number is 727-582-7768 (727-582-SPOT). Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration does not happen at a Largo Police Department location. All sex offender registration for Pinellas County is centralized through the SPOT Unit at the address above. If you are a registered offender who has recently moved to Largo, you must appear at the SPOT Unit within 48 hours of establishing your residence. Attempting to register at a local police station will not fulfill the legal requirement.
The SPOT Unit website at pinellassheriff.gov/spot has details on what to bring, what to expect at registration, and answers to common questions. First-time registrants are expected to bring government-issued photo identification, proof of residence, vehicle registration, and information about any online accounts or identifiers they use. The process takes time, so arriving early in the business day is advisable. The SPOT Unit serves a high volume of registrants across all of Pinellas County, which includes Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and dozens of smaller communities.
Searching the Largo Sex Offender Database
The primary public search tool for sex offenders in Largo is the FDLE sex offender search portal. You can search by name, city, county, or zip code. Largo zip codes include 33770, 33771, 33772, 33773, 33774, and 33778. Entering any of these into the FDLE search will return registered offenders currently on file at addresses within that zip code. Each record includes the offender's current photo, address, and offense history. The data is updated regularly as registrants report changes or re-register. You can also sign up for alerts through Florida Offender Alert, a free service that notifies you by email when an offender moves into or out of an area you define. This is a useful tool for parents, schools, and anyone who wants to stay informed without checking the registry manually on a regular basis.
Note: FDLE registry records reflect the most recently reported address. If an offender has moved but not yet updated their registration, there may be a brief gap in accuracy. Report any suspected violations to the SPOT Unit at 727-582-7768.
Registration Requirements Under Florida Law
Florida classifies sex offenders into two categories. The first is sexual offender, governed primarily by Florida Statute § 943.0435. Sexual offenders must register within 48 hours of establishing a residence and re-register twice per year. The second category is sexual predator, which carries more serious restrictions under Florida Statute § 775.21. Sexual predators must re-register four times per year. Both categories of registrants in Largo are subject to the same core disclosure requirements: name, date of birth, photo, fingerprints, home and work addresses, vehicle information, email addresses, phone numbers, and internet identifiers. Transient offenders, those without a fixed home address, must check in with the SPOT Unit every 30 days. Missing a registration deadline is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Out-of-state travel requires 48 hours of advance notice to the registration agency. International travel requires 21 days' notice before departure. These rules apply regardless of the reason for travel. Offenders moving out of Florida must also report that move and register with the appropriate agency in the new state before departing. Failure to transfer the registration is treated as a violation in Florida even after the offender has left the state.
Residency Restrictions in Largo
Under § 775.215, Florida law prohibits registered sex offenders from establishing a permanent or temporary residence within 1,000 feet of any school, daycare center, park, playground, or other designated location where children are known to congregate. Largo follows this statewide restriction. The city has parks and recreational facilities spread throughout, which means the 1,000-foot buffer zones cover significant portions of residential neighborhoods. Offenders must confirm that any address they plan to register is outside all applicable restricted zones before moving. The Pinellas County Property Appraiser mapping tools can help with distance estimates, though the formal determination of compliance rests with law enforcement. Moving into a restricted zone is not just a registration violation. It is a separate criminal offense.
The Largo community and the SPOT Unit rely on consistent enforcement of residency rules to maintain public safety. Neighbors who suspect a registered offender is living within a restricted zone should contact the SPOT Unit rather than local police, since SPOT has primary jurisdiction over these matters.
The City of Largo official site provides general public safety information, and the Pinellas County Sheriff's SPOT Unit handles all sex offender compliance matters directly.
The Largo city resource page contains additional community safety information related to local law enforcement efforts.
Local residents can use these resources alongside the FDLE portal to stay informed about registered offenders in Largo neighborhoods.
Pinellas County Court Records
Largo sits in the 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Pinellas and Pasco counties. Court records related to sex offense convictions, probation orders, and case histories are available through the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. These records are separate from the registry and provide the full legal background on a case. Registry entries summarize the offense but do not show all court filings. If you need complete case documentation, the clerk's office maintains those records and they are generally available to the public. Some records may be sealed or restricted, particularly those involving juvenile offenders or cases where records have been expunged by court order.
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