Category: Entertainment
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New cultural alliance could have big impact in Oldsmar
For the better part of the past 10 years, elected officials and civic leaders have tried to bring public art projects to the City of Oldsmar. Following many failed attempts, including a recent arrangement between the City and the University of South Florida, the Oldsmar City Council agreed last month to allow another USF art…
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Oldsmar family spreads holiday cheer with Christmas light show
Remember “back in the day,” when nearly every home in the neighborhood would sport Christmas lights and other holiday decorations, turning entire communities into mini North Poles? Indiana native and Oldsmar resident Melinda Orlando recalls that era, when kids trick-or-treated all night long, and the Christmas decorations would go up Thanksgiving weekend and not come…
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Record crowd turns out for Oldsmar’s Christmas Wonderland event
The weather outside was anything but frightful last Friday night – actually, it was quite delightful, especially for an outdoor holiday event. The cool temps combined with plenty of fun, family friendly activities led to a record crowd for Oldsmar’s 2015 Christmas Wonderland, causing long lines for food and attraction tickets. But while officials contemplated what…
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A Winter Wonderland Weekend
Come cool down at tonight’s Christmas Wonderland festival at R.E. Olds Park! Besides a large snow slope which will be sure to grab the most attention, this jubilee will also be filled with inflatables and a large array of concessions and chilled treats. Santa Claus will be making an appearance and taking pictures too! It’s…
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Tree lighting ceremony tonight in Oldsmar
Last year, the City of Oldsmar started a new holiday tradition by hosting a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in front of City Hall on State Street. In year two, officials have kicked the festivities up a notch. The hourlong program begins at 5:30 p.m., with a speech by Mayor Doug Bevis, and will be followed…
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Oldsmar prepares for centennial celebration in 2016
Question: What is 100 years in the making, takes more than two years to plan and lasts for an entire year? If you answered the City of Oldsmar’s Centennial birthday celebration, you would be absolutely correct. According to the Oldsmar 100 committee chair, City Council member Dan Saracki, he and his fellow organizers have been working feverishly…
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There’s Lots Of Friday Fun Taking Place
The Oldsmar Public Library will be hosting a free movie and popcorn event at 1:00 PM this afternoon for anyone who wishes to attend. For movie information, please contact the library directly. The Big Bad Bead Bash will be taking place this evening at Canal Park from 6:00 PM till midnight. For every ¼ mile…
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Oldsmar Special Events: Fall/Winter 2015
Although it might not feel like it thanks to the unseasonably (read: typical Florida) warm weather, we are heading into the fall and winter portion of the 2015 special events season. Now that the Halloween decorations are packed and the pumpkins are smashed, it’s time to turn our attention to the many events that are…
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Enjoy All Hallows’ Eve at Tonight’s Halloween Happenings
Along the harbor’s edge, ghosts and ghouls of all ages will be running, playing, and laughing on this All Hallows’ Eve night. There will be a Spooky Trail to wander through and fun games set up on the grounds of R.E. Olds Park from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM during tonight’s Halloween Happenings, along with…
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Former NASA astronaut lands in Oldsmar
Rule number one of being a journalist is to always remain impartial. But occasionally, that rule is broken. This reporter was guilty of being a little, well, star struck recently, when I had the opportunity to meet former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott. Stott, who spent 28 years working for NASA, was the featured speaker at…