Category: Business

  • Townhome development approved for southwest entrance of Oldsmar

    Townhome development approved for southwest entrance of Oldsmar

    The Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved a development agreement on Tuesday, paving the way for the construction of a 164-unit townhome community on a vacant parcel of land at the southwest entrance to the city. The agreement with Sarasota developer Mattamy Homes calls for the construction of Bayside Terrace, a gated community on Shore Boulevard…

  • Oldsmar mayor goes all-in on Rays proposal

    Oldsmar mayor goes all-in on Rays proposal

    For years, Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis has had a vision of brining the Tampa Bay Rays to his town at the top of Old Tampa Bay. On Thursday, Bevis gave a detailed presentation of how to make that dream a reality. In the same year Oldsmar is celebrating its 100th birthday, Mayor Doug Bevis is going…

  • Earth Fare could anchor Oldsmar’s Woodlands Square Plaza

    Earth Fare could anchor Oldsmar’s Woodlands Square Plaza

    Representatives for the Woodlands Square Plaza redevelopment said they hope the project, which could feature an Earth Fare grocery store, will be completed by next fall. Big news for the City of Oldsmar: the redevelopment of the Woodlands Square Shopping Plaza could be completed within a year, and it could be anchored by an Earth Fare grocery…

  • Officials excited about impending “rebirth” of west Oldsmar

    Officials excited about impending “rebirth” of west Oldsmar

    While authorizing the drafting of development agreements for two new projects, officials expressed excitement about the “rebirth” of the west side of Oldsmar. The Oldsmar City Council authorized the drafting of two development agreements last week for a couple of major projects that should go a long way towards reshaping the west side of the…

  • Oldsmar realtor could be next reality TV star

    Oldsmar realtor could be next reality TV star

    Oldsmar real estate agent Quyen Trujillo makes her small screen debut on HGTV’s “House Hunters” next week, and thanks to her strong work ethic and camera-ready persona, it could mark the beginning of a new career for the former stay-at-home mom. Despite her diminutive stature, it doesn’t take long for Quyen Trujillo to make a…

  • Major renovation planned for Oldsmar’s Woodlands Square Shopping Center

    Major renovation planned for Oldsmar’s Woodlands Square Shopping Center

    The Oldsmar City Council approved a development agreement on Tuesday that paves the way for a major renovation of the Woodlands Square Shopping Center. The Oldsmar City Council approved going forward with a development agreement on Tuesday night that paves the way for a major renovation of the Woodlands Square Shopping Center. The agreement allows the…

  • Horsepower For Kids summer camp closing after 20+ years

    Horsepower For Kids summer camp closing after 20+ years

    After more than 20 years operating a summer horseback riding camp in Oldsmar, Horsepower For Kids owner Armando Gort is closing the popular camp due to an ongoing battle with city officials. After a lengthy battle with Oldsmar city officials, marked by mudslinging and longstanding animosity on both sides, Horsepower For Kids owner Armando Gort has decided to…

  • Oldsmar Council approves Master Plan update for Canal Park

    Oldsmar Council approves Master Plan update for Canal Park

    The Oldsmar City Council agreed last week to pay a consulting firm $74,000 in order to develop a new master plan for Canal Park. The Oldsmar City Council agreed last week to pay a consulting firm $74,000 in order to develop a new Master Plan for Canal Park. According to the agreement, Stantec Consulting Services…

  • OCC approves plan for restaurant at corner of Bayview Blvd. and SR 580

    OCC approves plan for restaurant at corner of Bayview Blvd. and SR 580

    The Oldsmar City Council approved a site plan on Tuesday night that paves the way for a developer to build a 3,200-sq. ft. restaurant at the corner of Bayview Boulevard and State Road 580. For the last several months, the Oldsmar City Council has been looking at ways to increase the profile of the city’s…

  • Oldsmar resident questions council’s motivations for approving zipline park

    Oldsmar resident questions council’s motivations for approving zipline park

    An Oldsmar resident, allegedly speaking on behalf of a local business owner, questioned the motivations of the City Council in approving the Zipline Aerial Adventure Park at Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve. On a night when City of Oldsmar officials were recognized for their dedication to making the community a better place to live, work and…