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 Park. The artist, Noelle Stillman of Palm Harbor, was chosen by representatives of the NPCA and the city from three finalists based on her experience,…
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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 route, as Eric Seidel and Gabby McGee will be automatically reappointed to Seats 1 and 3, respectively, after no candidates qualified to run against them…
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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, or a mini history lesson, during Oldsmar City Council meetings from his decades of serving his community, and he has never shied away from speaking…
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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, the discussion was not without conflict. The agreement between the City and Oldsmar Towns, LLC calls for a maximum of 50 single-family town homes to…
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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 November. In February, the Oldsmar City Council enacted a temporary moratorium while officials weighed their options and waited for direction as to how to handle…
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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 50-unit town home community built on the property. The purchase and sale agreement calls for Oldsmar Towns, LLC to purchase 3.79 acres of city owned…
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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 the team to town. The announcement by Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagen, who has been the point person for the stadium search, stated a group…
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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 of Hurricane Irma, Haddock was honored by neighboring officials, state agencies and local lawmakers, culminating with an emotional farewell at his final City Council meeting…
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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 potential candidates have until Friday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m. to qualify to run for Seat 1 or Seat 3, incumbents Gabby McGee and Eric…
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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 once again. A group of Oldsmar residents, merchants, nonprofit organizations and city officials are working to fill a 53-foot tractor-trailer with supplies for victims of…