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Oldsmar launches new mobile app designed to connect the city
Want to know what’s going on in the City of Oldsmar? Now there’a an app for that! Officials are hoping to help connect the community via the new My Oldsmar mobile app that launched earlier this month. The free app, which is available on iTunes and Google Play, features 28 icons that display news, branded…
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Oldsmar City Council Members McGee, Seidel sworn in—again
Gabby McGee and Eric Seidel were sworn in as Oldsmar City Council members—again—on Tuesday, March 20, one week after they were automatically reelected after running unopposed in the 2018 municipal election. Seidel began his second consecutive term on Seat 1; he also served on council from 20007-2009. He was named vice-mayor later in the evening.…
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Oldsmar kicks off annual “Show Us Your Oldsmar” photo contest
The City of Oldsmar kicked off its annual “Show Us Your Oldsmar” photo contest on Tuesday, Mar. 20, and this year, the top three entries will net some cool cash prizes. According to officials, photos must be of Oldsmar and be hi-resolution (300 dpi) to be considered. They can be old or new, color or…
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Oldsmar names Environmental Education Center in honor of Lynn Rives
For nearly 20 years, Lynn Rives served as Oldsmar’s leisure services director, where he was responsible for such projects as the creation of Canal Park and its renovated Supercross track, the growth of Oldsmar’s expansive parks and trails system, and the construction of the Environmental Education Center at Mobbly Bayou Preserve . Despite his extensive…
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Oldsmar Vice Mayor Dan Saracki recognized for dedication to local government
Oldsmar Vice Mayor Dan Saracki was recently recognized for his commitment to local government after he completed a high-level training course run by the Florida League of Cities in December. During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, Oldsmar Mayor Doug Bevis presented Saracki with a framed copy of the certificate commemorating him for…
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Proposed St. Pete Drive town home project suffers setback
A developer planning to build a 50-unit town home community next to the Oldsmar Public Library asked the Oldsmar City Council for an extension of the purchase and sale agreement after the original builder backed out. Tony Tanico, owner of the Palm Harbor based Oldsmar Towns, LLC, told the council on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that…
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Olympian Alise Willoughby wins 8th straight USA Cycling national championship at 2018 Gator Nationals
More than 1,100 American and international BMX riders, including 20 Olympians, from 15 countries and 30 states, descended on the Supercross track at the Oldsmar Sports Complex last weekend for the 2018 USA BMX Gator Nationals. The three-day event, which typically features many of the top riders in the world, was held under sun-splashed skies…
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More than 1,200 BMX riders expected in Oldsmar for 2018 Gator Nationals this weekend
More than 1,200 American and international BMX riders, including many former Olympians, are expected to descend on the Oldsmar Sports Complex this weekend for the 2018 USA BMX Gator Nationals. The event, which starts Friday, Feb. 23 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 25, typically features some of the best riders in the world competing at…
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Burbank/Douglas Road project suffers delay, but Phase 1 is underway
After learning in March 2016 the state budget included $1.5 million for the design and construction of the Burbank Road/Douglas Road Improvement Project, the Oldsmar City Council approved a $120,000 contract with a local consultant to design the project a few months later. A year ago, Public Works Director nan Bennett updated the council on…
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Nocturnal invaders driving Oldsmar officials batty
The Oldsmar Council Chamber building is known for its LEED-certified construction, its historic past and for sharing a space with the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Oldsmar Historical Society. Unfortunately, the State Street structure also has a bat problem. According to officials bats have been living in the building’s belfry for more…