Category: Government
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Oldsmar’s first public art project receives final approval
After years of dealing with false starts, failed plans and unreliable artists, the City of Oldsmar is finally getting its first public art project. The City Council approved conceptual drawings submitted by former USF art student Lakeema Matthew on Tuesday night, paving the way for Matthew to paint a pair of murals on the bandshell…
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Oldsmar officials enjoy 2015 Safety Harbor Holiday Parade
It was a picture-perfect December day, and the ideal weather, plus more than 100 entries, drew huge crowds to downtown Safety Harbor for the city’s 35th annual holiday parade on Saturday. The two-hour long event was packed with participants this year, including nonprofit organizations and veterans groups, boys and girls clubs and local businesses. Super…
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Oldsmar’s 2016 municipal election candidates set
The 2016 Oldsmar municipal election is right around the corner, with the polls set to open on Tuesday, March 15. While one race is already over before the campaign season even began—Mayor Doug Bevis automatically earned a second term when no one qualified to run against him—there are two council seats up for grabs in…
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Oldsmar tree lighting ceremony triples in size in second year
Traditions take a while to develop. That’s why they’re called traditions! But after the City of Oldsmar held its second annual tree lighting ceremony last night, it appears this community event could be on the fast track to earning its “tradition” status. Roughly three times as many people turned out for the tree lighting in…
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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 to add zipline park at Mobbly Bayou Preserve
Ever wondered what Oldsmar would look like from high above the treetops? Thanks to an agreement between the City and an outdoor adventure concession company, you will soon be able to learn the answer to that question. On No. 17, the Oldsmar City Council approved a request to allow City Manager Bruce Haddock to negotiate…
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Oldsmar hosts another stirring Veterans Day ceremony
Many municipalities in the greater Tampa Bay area hold special Veterans Day cere-monies, but few know how to honor America’s veterans like the City of Oldsmar. From hosting one of the only Gold Star Mothers and Families memorials in the state, to recently being recognized as a Purple Heart community, Oldsmar takes showing appreciation for…
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Oldsmar’s latest public art project back on track
For the past several years, Oldsmar officials have been trying to develop public art projects to display around the city. After a number of stops and starts, last spring it looked like the first Art in Public Places project was finally about to come together, courtesy of a unique partnership between the City of Oldsmar…
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Oldsmar icon Jerry Beverland authors another book on city’s history
A living legend is typically defined as someone who becomes a legend during their own lifetime, as opposed to those who become famous or renowned after their death, like van Gogh or Bach or Stieg Larsson. But by any definition of the phrase, former Oldsmar mayor Jerry Beverland certainly fits the bill. Beverland, who retired…
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Oldsmar launches website dedicated to parks and trails
The City of Oldsmar is barely 10 square miles wide, yet it is home to 10 parks and preserves, all of which are connected by a system of trails that can be accessed by bike, foot or watercraft. In order to get more people to interact with, and be know-ledgeable about, Oldsmar’s parks and trails…