Category: Events
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8-in-1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Friday, July 31
Ever since Oldsmar Connect launched a few months ago, it quickly became apparent that this growing, thriving city likes to do things in a bigger and/or a more unique way than most municipalities in the area. From world-class bike tracks and record-setting solar arrays to cutting-edge housing projects and award-winning athletic teams, Oldsmar’s unofficial motto…
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“Guns ‘n Hoses” Fundraiser Saturday, July 25, at Bright House Field
“Guns ‘n Hoses,” The 6th annual first responders charity softball game hosted by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Saturday, July 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The event is a benefit for the Holiday Sharing Fund, which helps supply bikes and other toys to be distributed…
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Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team To Host July 4th Event in Oldsmar
Most people have seen a professional water skiing show at some point in their lives, whether it was on TV, at a theme park or during a trip to a favorite vacation spot. But what many people in this area might not realize is the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team, one of the most…
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Stars Come Out For UTBCC Awards Dinner
The theme for the 2015 Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce awards banquet was the Oscars, and it was a fitting motif considering the number of local stars that were in attendance. Politicians like Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis and former U.S. Congressman Mike Bilirakis, business leaders such as incoming chamber chairman David Frank and city officials…
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Safety Harbor Paddle Event Raises Awareness For Newborn Screening
Terrific weather, a fun and growing sport and a great cause helped make the second annual Blake Real Estate Paddle For Kids event, held on Saturday, May 2 at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, a success. While some participants were there to test their skills against quality competition, others were there to enjoy the watersport which…
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USF Student Selected For Public Art Project at R.E. Olds Park
A design by an art student at the University of South Florida was selected for the Art in Public Places project slated for installation at R.E. Olds Park. The winning concept was created by Cierra Flowers, one of seven students who presented designs as part of a class that specialty created specifically for the project.…
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2015 Oldsmar Days and Nights “One of Largest On Record”
The 54th edition of Oldsmar Days and Nights on March 27-29 was one of the most successful in the event’s history, according to organizers The three-day festival, which featured classic cars and classic rock music, a parade and dozens of carnival rides, drew thousands of patrons to R.E. Olds Park over the weekend. According to…