Category: Showcase
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Linda Norris receives Oldsmar’s Council/Manager Award of Recognition
According to officials, it’s extremely rare for a sitting member of Oldsmar’s City Council to receive the city’s Council/Manager Award of Recognition, which is typically given to employees or residents who commit their time and effort for the betterment of the community. In fact, prior to last week, it was generally believed it had never…
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Zipline adventure park coming to Oldsmar this spring
The Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Empower Adventures of Tampa Bay to build a zipline aerial adventure park at Mobbly Bayou Preserve on Tuesday night. The deal paves the way for the Clearwater based company to construct a 20-acre facility that will feature five ziplines and towers, elevated platforms, a 100-foot suspension…
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Black Honkeys rock Oldsmar’s Fifth Friday Centennial celebration
R.E. Olds Park was packed last Friday night as Oldsmar held the first event in honor of the city’s yearlong People’s Centennial celebration. And with plenty of food and drink on hand, plus performances by opening act Mr. Pickles and headliners the Black Honkeys, the initial Fifth Friday did not disappoint. After making sure everything…
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Forum helps set two Oldsmar City Council candidates apart
Following the surprising news on Tuesday that Daniel Belcher suddenly decided to drop out of the race for Oldsmar City Council Seat 2, and with Mayor Doug Bevis being automatically reelected after running unopposed, the city’s 2016 municipal election on March 15 is now down to two candidates vying for one seat: Becky Afonso and…
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Oldsmar’s 2016 City Council race now down to two candidates
And then there were two. The race between four candidates vying for two open Oldsmar City Council seats in March became a race between two candidates vying for one seat on Tuesday, after word came down late yesterday afternoon that Seat 2 challenger Daniel Belcher had decided to drop out of the race, effective immediately. Belcher’s…
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2016 Gator Nationals set for Feb. 19-21 at Oldsmar’s BMX Supercross track
When the City of Oldsmar hosted the 2015 USA BMX Gator Nationals at its Canal Park Supercross track last October, many officials and race attendees roundly praised the newly renovated complex. In fact, USA BMX president John David declared the Tampa Road facility “the finest BMX track in the world.” Now, thanks to a scheduling change, the…
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Mother of Oldsmar veteran praises public art depiction
A couple of weeks ago, the Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved the city’s first public art project, a colorful mural to be painted by USF artist Lakeema Matthew on the bandshell at R.E. Olds Park. On Tuesday night, Matthew and the City agreed to the terms of the contract, and the artist is expected to…
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Oldsmar couples united by common cause
Two weeks ago, Matt and Sheri Clarke spoke at the Oldsmar City Council meeting about the lack of accountability and poor communication skills exhibited by members of the city’s building department. After outlining the many issues they encountered since applying to build a garage on their Pine Avenue property more than six years ago, the…
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Fifth Friday concerts highlight Oldsmar’s centennial celebration
It’s no secret the City of Oldsmar is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2016, as organizers have done a great job of publicizing the yearlong festivities by using everything from an informative website to commem-orative Christmas ornaments to help get the word out. But with the New Year now upon us, the focus has turned…
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Oldsmar couple outlines problems with city’s building department
For the past seven years, Oldsmar couple Matt and Sheri Clarke have been busy converting the backyard of their Pine Avenue property into a tropical oasis, complete with towering palms trees, a wraparound deck with a matching tiki bar, and a centerpiece swimming pool, among other amenities. But according to the Clarkes, their plan to…