Category: Entertainment
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Oldsmar kicks off annual “Show Us Your Oldsmar” photo contest
The City of Oldsmar kicked off its annual “Show Us Your Oldsmar” photo contest on Tuesday, Mar. 20, and this year, the top three entries will net some cool cash prizes. According to officials, photos must be of Oldsmar and be hi-resolution (300 dpi) to be considered. They can be old or new, color or…
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Olympian Alise Willoughby wins 8th straight USA Cycling national championship at 2018 Gator Nationals
More than 1,100 American and international BMX riders, including 20 Olympians, from 15 countries and 30 states, descended on the Supercross track at the Oldsmar Sports Complex last weekend for the 2018 USA BMX Gator Nationals. The three-day event, which typically features many of the top riders in the world, was held under sun-splashed skies…
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More than 1,200 BMX riders expected in Oldsmar for 2018 Gator Nationals this weekend
More than 1,200 American and international BMX riders, including many former Olympians, are expected to descend on the Oldsmar Sports Complex this weekend for the 2018 USA BMX Gator Nationals. The event, which starts Friday, Feb. 23 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 25, typically features some of the best riders in the world competing at…
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Red Bulls spring game moved from Oldsmar to USF
When Major League Soccer club the New York Red Bulls entered an agreement with Visit St. Pete Clearwater to hold a two-week training camp at the Oldsmar Sports Complex from Jan 22-Feb. 3, it was believed the team would host at least one scrimmage game as well as open practices at the Tampa Road facility. However,…
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Major League Soccer coming to the Oldsmar Sports Complex
Move over Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer is coming to Oldsmar! Thanks to a new partnership between Visit St. Pete Clearwater and the New York Red Bulls, the MLS team will hold a two-week training camp at the Oldsmar Sports Complex Jan 22-Feb 3, 2018. The deal is reportedly a one-year agreement and will…
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Oldsmar 2018 Calendar of Events
Well, 2017 is officially in the rearview mirror, which means it’s time to look ahead to what’s happening in Oldsmar in the New Year. A glance at the city’s 2018 calendar of events shows a packed schedule filled with council meetings, mobile chemical and electronic collections, classes and other monthly standards. But a closer look…
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Oldsmar to host BMX Florida Cup Jan. 12-14, 2018
Oldsmar will host the Sunshine State BMX Association’s Florida Cup Friday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at the city’s Supercross track, located in the Oldsmar Sports Complex at 4120 Tampa Road. The event will feature two qualifying rounds for the state championship, which will be held May 4-5 in St. Cloud. While the Oldsmar…
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Oldsmar Council rejects hosting BMX World Cup qualifier at city’s Supercross track
The Oldsmar City Council voted 3-2 against hosting the 2018 UCI World Cup qualifier at the city’s BMX Supercross track Tuesday night, citing labor, cost and liability concerns. The split decision came after two lengthy discussions about hosting the event, which is put on by Union Cycliste Internacional (UCI); UCI is the world’s governing body…
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2017 Oldsmar Holiday Events: What You Need to Know
The holidays in Oldsmar are always a special time of year. From toy drives and mayor breakfasts to luncheons and annual holiday-themed events, the city certainly captures the spirt of the season, despite a persistent lack of snow! In 2017 Oldsmar’s holiday special event schedule features traditional favorites like the tree lighting ceremony and Christmas…
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Artist approved for Oldsmar’s latest public art project at Sheffield Park
The Oldsmar City Council recently approved an artist selected by members of the North Pinellas Cultural Alliance to complete the city’s second public art project, a trail mural at Sheffield Park. The artist, Noelle Stillman of Palm Harbor, was chosen by representatives of the NPCA and the city from three finalists based on her experience,…