Category: Government
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Beverland drops trio of “bombshells” in return to city council
When Jerry Beverland was reelected to the Oldsmar City Council two weeks ago, he promised to drop a “bombshell” in his first meeting back. As usual, the longtime local lawmaker did not disappoint. When Jerry Beverland won the race for Oldsmar City Council Seat 4 two weeks ago, he promised he would return to office with…
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Horse trails lead to high tension in Oldsmar
Encroaching development has squeezed HorsePower For Kids, a nonprofit farm located on Race Track Road, off the City of Oldsmar’s trails, leading to a passionate group of supporters packing the Council Chambers on Tuesday to express their feelings about the issue. It’s not often you hear the words horse*bleep*, “road apples,” and manure used at…
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Changing of the guard on Oldsmar City Council
Jerry Beverland returned to office following a one-year hiatus last night after winning a hard fought election over Becky Afonso for Linda Norris’ Seat 4 last week. Following a reception and swearing-in ceremony in the Oldsmar City Council Chambers late Tuesday afternoon, longtime Oldsmar lawmaker Jerry Beverland resumed his familiar position on the dais for…
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Oldsmar holds zipline park groundbreaking ceremony
Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis, city council members and other city, county and state officials came out for the zipline park groundbreaking ceremony at Mobbly Bayou Preserve on Thursday. Flanked by a pair of watchful owls and surrounded by acres of natural beauty, Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis, along with his fellow council members, ceremonially broke ground…
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Jerry Beverland voted back on to Oldsmar City Council
Former Oldsmar mayor and council member Jerry Beverland narrowly defeated challenger Becky Afonso in the race for City Council Seat 4 on Tuesday, returning to office one year after his retirement. A year ago, Oldsmar political icon Jerry Beverland said goodbye to public office following a 25-year career that spanned four decades, ostensibly to retire…
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Oldsmar council candidates remain low-key on election eve
On the eve of what has been called one of the quietest elections in recent memory, Oldsmar City Council Seat 2 candidates Becky Afonso and Jerry Beverland urge residents to get out and vote tomorrow. Soon after the number of candidates for Oldsmar City Council was cut in half back in January, and with no…
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Workshop could lead to changes within Oldsmar building department
A workshop was held on Tuesday, March 8, in order to open a line of dialogue between the Oldsmar City Council and the city’s building department in light of recent complaints lodged against the department. In January, Matt and Sheri Clarke appeared before the Oldsmar City Council to outline a litany of complaints about the city’s…
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Oldsmar City Council members bid emotional farewell to Linda Norris
Fellow Oldsmar City Council members bid an emotional farewell last week to Linda Norris, who has termed out of office after six years of serving the city. If you’ve ever met Linda Norris, you probably know she is an emotional person who isn’t shy about wearing her heart on her sleeve. Oftentimes during her two…
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March 2016 designated Florida Bicycle Month in Oldsmar
Officials issued a proclamation earlier this week declaring March 2016 as Florida Bicycle Month in the City of Oldsmar. While Oldsmar may be best known for its commercial and manufacturing sectors, many officials and residents are quick to point out the vast array of parkland and trails the city has to offer. In fact, with…
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Residents express concerns about Oldsmar’s zipline park
A number of Oldsmar residents expressed concerns about the city’s recently approved zipline park during the City Council meeting on Tuesday. When the news broke that Oldsmar was going to be the first city in the Tampa Bay area to receive a zipline adventure park, many people reacted with a mixture of surprise and excitement.…