Category: Sports
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Gridiron star returns to Oldsmar
Who says you can’t go home again? Artavis Scott, a former Oldsmar Falcon and East Lake High gridiron star whose college team, the Clemson Tigers, recently won the NCAA National Championship in Tampa, was recognized by the Oldsmar City Council last week for his accomplishments both on and off the field. Scott, who was born…
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Oldsmar “still in the hunt” for new Rays stadium
Mayor Doug Bevis recently met with Tampa Bay Rays representatives regarding their plan to build a new baseball stadium in the city, and he said Oldsmar is still in the running for potential stadium sites. When word first got out that Mayor Doug Bevis was serious about bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to Oldsmar, people…
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Canal Park Master Plan creates a “world class sports complex”
Details of Oldsmar’s Canal Park Master Plan were revealed during the City Council meeting on Tuesday night. Details of Oldsmar’s Canal Park Master Plan update were revealed on Tuesday night, and based on the preliminary concepts, the proposed changes could transform the park into a world class sports complex. Leisure Services Director Lynn Rives used a…
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Oldsmar’s first public art project unveiled on Veterans Day
Oldsmar’s first public art project, a mural depicting a local soldier as well as city founder Ransom E. Olds, was unveiled on Veterans Day at R.E. Olds Park. Oldsmar’s first public art project, a colorful mural painted by Tampa artist Lakeema Matthew, was unveiled prior to a special Veterans Day concert at R.E. Olds Park…
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Oldsmar mayor goes all-in on Rays proposal
For years, Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis has had a vision of brining the Tampa Bay Rays to his town at the top of Old Tampa Bay. On Thursday, Bevis gave a detailed presentation of how to make that dream a reality. In the same year Oldsmar is celebrating its 100th birthday, Mayor Doug Bevis is going…
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Extreme Aerial Obstacles course officially opens in Oldsmar
Four months after Empower Adventures Tampa Bay launched its zipline course in Oldsmar, the companion Extreme Aerial Obstacles officially opened on Tuesday. Four months after Empower Adventures Tampa Bay launched its zipline adventure course in Oldsmar, the companion Extreme Aerial Obstacles officially opened on Tuesday. The new feature, located just south of the zipline course at Mobbly Bayou…
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Olympic attention turns to BMX riders that competed, trained in Oldsmar
The Road to Rio ran right through the City of Oldsmar this year for many BMX Olympians, and all eyes will be on the riders as the begin their quest for gold on Wednesday. For many of the BMX riders competing in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil this week, the Road to Rio ran right…
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Townhome community planned for southwest entrance of Oldsmar
The Oldsmar City Council agreed to enter into a development agreement with a local homebuilder last week, paving the way for a 150-unit gated townhome community at SR 580 and Shore Boulevard. The southwest entrance of Oldsmar could look a lot more attractive to residents, visitors and potential homeowners in the near future after the…
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Oldsmar makes short list of potential Pinellas home for Rays
Pinellas County Commissioners recently unveiled a list of 10 potential sites for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium, and the City of Oldsmar was one of the finalists. When we first reported Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis’ desire to see the Tampa Bay Rays make his city their new home back in February, he admitted his wish…
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Former Oldsmar Christian hoops player passes away at 19
Herman Williams, a former Oldsmar Christian basketball player, passed away suddenly in his hometown of Marianna, FL, earlier this week. He was 19. Former Oldsmar Christian basketball player Herman Williams passed away earlier this week in his hometown of Marianna, Florida, according to multiple news reports. His sudden death came a day after he turned…