Category: Government
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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 […]
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No election in Oldsmar next March: McGee, Seidel automatically reelected
There’s an old political adage that says there are only two ways to run an election: scared or unopposed. In Oldsmar, a pair of City Council incumbents took the latter […]
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Jerry Beverland perseveres through personal tragedy
Jerry Beverland’s life is, literally and figuratively, an open book. The author of four books on Oldsmar’s history and a longtime local lawmaker is always quick to relay a story, […]
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Tensions flare between Oldsmar council members as town home development agreement approved
The Oldsmar City Council officially approved the development agreement for a proposed town home community on St. Petersburg Drive Tuesday, but despite several prior votes and debates on the subject, […]
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Oldsmar officials say ‘no’ to medical marijuana dispensaries
Oldsmar, like many communities in the Sunshine State, has grappled with the ramifications of Amendment 2, or the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization bill, ever since it passed by a wide margin last […]
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OCC approves purchase agreement, proposed development of St. Pete drive property
The Oldsmar City Council approved the purchase of a four-acre parcel on St. Petersburg Drive last week and gave initial approval to a proposed development agreement that would see a […]
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Tampa Bay Rays could have a new home, and it’s not in Oldsmar
Hillsborough County officials unveiled a new stadium proposal yesterday that would see the Tampa Bay Rays relocate to a site near downtown Tampa, potentially squashing Oldsmar officials’ dreams of bringing […]
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Bruce Haddock reflects on his 31-year career as Oldsmar’s City Manager
It was a whirlwind final few weeks for retiring Oldsmar City Manager Bruce Haddock. In addition to helping guide the city he’s been working for since 1986 through the aftermath […]
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Oldsmar City Council members McGee, Seidel will seek reelection in 2018
The qualifying period for Oldsmar’s 2018 municipal election begins on Tuesday, October 17, as a pair of City Council seats will be up for grabs on March 13. And while […]
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Oldsmar community rallies to aid victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
It was recently proven during Hurricane Irma that Oldsmar bands together as a community in a time of crisis. Weeks later, that resolve and spirit of togetherness is on display […]