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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…
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Oldsmar Youth Soccer players meet and greet New York Red Bulls
For a young athlete, there’s no bigger thrill than meeting your professional sports heroes. Last week at the Oldsmar Sports Complex, dozens of local youth soccer players got the opportunity to do just that. Roughly 75 kids and their families got to attend a New York Red Bulls practice while the Major League Soccer club…
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Oldsmar offers new programs and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability
The City of Oldsmar has a long history of promoting and supporting sustainability, including being the first community in the bay area to implement single-stream recycling and the first to install electric charging stations. Today, under the direction of new sustainability coordinator Trista Brophy, the city is adding new programs and initiatives designed to expand…
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Fee waiver paves way for third annual Honor Our Heroes 5K on Saturday, May 26
The Oldsmar City Council recently agreed to waive $2,600 in special-event fees for a local nonprofit veterans organization, paving the way for the third annual Honor our Heroes 5K Memorial Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The Memorial Day weekend event is set to start at 8:00 a.m. and will begin at City Hall and…
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Red Bulls spring game moved from Oldsmar to USF
When Major League Soccer club the New York Red Bulls entered an agreement with Visit St. Pete Clearwater to hold a two-week training camp at the Oldsmar Sports Complex from Jan 22-Feb. 3, it was believed the team would host at least one scrimmage game as well as open practices at the Tampa Road facility. However,…
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New mixed-use development coming to Tampa Road
The Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved a major site plan amendment last week for a property at 3925 Tampa Road. The subject property is located at the intersection Tampa and Gim Gong roads and was formerly home to GSA 1000, a marketing and processing company that closed soon after running afoul of state officials in…
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Felicia Donnelly named Oldsmar Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director
Former Clearwater parks department manager Felicia Donnelly began working for the City of Oldsmar in March 2017 following the retirement of longtime leisure services director Lynn Rives. In the ensuing 10 months, Donnelly’s enthusiasm, experience and flawless handling of the transition helped make her a favorite with her bosses and coworkers at City Hall. That…
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