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Painted rock movement taking Oldsmar by storm
By now, you’ve probably heard about the “MY CITY Rocks” movement, a fun, family-friendly endeavor that has people painting, hiding and finding colorful rocks at parks and other public places […]
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Oldsmar BMX Supercross track drawing local riders in droves
Shortly after Oldsmar’s new BMX Supercross track opened in October 2015, it was clear that the Olympic training-level facility would attract professional and amateur riders from all over the globe. That […]
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Oldsmar Council agrees to move forward with new downtown development plan
The Oldsmar City Council agreed last week to move forward with the latest plan to build a mixed-used development in the downtown district. The conceptual plan created by Tampa architect […]
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Oldsmar officials initiate city manager succession plan
Oldsmar officials held a work session last week to start the process of developing a succession plan for longtime city manager Bruce Haddock, who is set to retire in January […]
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“Kidpreneurs” have donated more than 25,000 books since August
What started as a whim to help schools that had been hit by hurricanes in Louisiana last summer has turned into a massive book donating endeavor by “kidpreneurs” Chase Hartman […]
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Oldsmar hosts a pair of significant events this weekend
The City of Oldsmar hosts a number of special events every year, including parades and memorial services, festivals and fundraising galas. This weekend, a pair of events will take place […]
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2017 Oldsmar Cares Wine and Food Gala raises over $100K
Oldsmar Cares’ 7th annual Wine and Food Gala surpassed all expectations last week, generating more than $100,000 in sponsorships, ticket sales and other donations according to officials for the 20-year-old […]
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Pair of manatees rescued from Oldsmar retention pond
A joint effort by several local and state wildlife preservation organizations helped return two manatees stranded in a retention pond at Mobbly Bayou Preserve back to Old Tampa Bay on […]
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Oldsmar approves temporary moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
The City of Oldsmar recently joined several Pinellas County communities in agreeing to enact a temporary moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and treatment facilities in town. On January 17, the […]
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7th annual Wine and Food Gala set for Thursday, February 9
Oldsmar Cares’ 7th annual Wine and Food Gala is set for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 from 6-9 pm at the Nielsen Ballroom at 501 Brooker Creek Boulevard. The local nonprofit‘s […]