Category: Sports
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Zipping Jeff: New zipline adventure park officially opens in Oldsmar
Following months of discussion, construction and anticipation, Oldsmar’s newest eco-tourism attraction, located at the Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve, opened to the public on Friday, June 3. Speaking as someone who suffers from an acute case of acrophobia, better known as the fear of heights, conquering something as challenging as a zipline course can be akin…
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Oldsmar resident questions council’s motivations for approving zipline park
An Oldsmar resident, allegedly speaking on behalf of a local business owner, questioned the motivations of the City Council in approving the Zipline Aerial Adventure Park at Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve. On a night when City of Oldsmar officials were recognized for their dedication to making the community a better place to live, work and…
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Officials reschedule annual Oldsmar Days parade for September
When the annual Oldsmar Days parade was rained out last weekend, many questioned whether it would be rescheduled. It has. It is now planned for September 3, 2016, during the annual Celebrate Oldsmar! festival. When rain forced the cancellation of the annual Oldsmar Days parade last weekend, many people in the community were saddened by what…
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Oldsmar holds zipline park groundbreaking ceremony
Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis, city council members and other city, county and state officials came out for the zipline park groundbreaking ceremony at Mobbly Bayou Preserve on Thursday. Flanked by a pair of watchful owls and surrounded by acres of natural beauty, Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis, along with his fellow council members, ceremonially broke ground…
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Oldsmar City Council members bid emotional farewell to Linda Norris
Fellow Oldsmar City Council members bid an emotional farewell last week to Linda Norris, who has termed out of office after six years of serving the city. If you’ve ever met Linda Norris, you probably know she is an emotional person who isn’t shy about wearing her heart on her sleeve. Oftentimes during her two…
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March 2016 designated Florida Bicycle Month in Oldsmar
Officials issued a proclamation earlier this week declaring March 2016 as Florida Bicycle Month in the City of Oldsmar. While Oldsmar may be best known for its commercial and manufacturing sectors, many officials and residents are quick to point out the vast array of parkland and trails the city has to offer. In fact, with…
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Residents express concerns about Oldsmar’s zipline park
A number of Oldsmar residents expressed concerns about the city’s recently approved zipline park during the City Council meeting on Tuesday. When the news broke that Oldsmar was going to be the first city in the Tampa Bay area to receive a zipline adventure park, many people reacted with a mixture of surprise and excitement.…
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Oldsmar BMX event first step on the Road to Rio
The 2016 USA BMX Gator Nationals event in Oldsmar last weekend was the first step on the road to qualifying for the Summer Olympic Games in Rio. “Ready. Set. Rio.” That slogan could be seen on tee shirts and banners all over Oldsmar’s BMX Supercross track last weekend, as the 2016 USA BMX Gator Nationals…
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2016 USA BMX Gator Nationals kicks off today in Oldsmar
The 2016 USA BMX Gator Nationals Supercross Series runs from Friday, Feb. 19, thru Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Oldsmar BMX Supercross track at 3120 Tampa Road. While Oldsmar officials ponder the possibility of bringing a major league baseball team to the city, fans of BMX racing will get to attend a world class sporting…
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Could the Tampa Bay Rays move to Oldsmar?
Could the Tampa Bay Rays move from St. Petersburg to Oldsmar? If Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis has his way, the answer will be ‘yes.’ For the past few years, Bevis has made no secret of the fact that he would love to see the Rays move from south St. Pete to his city located at…