Tag: Linda Foley Norris
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Linda Norris announces intention to run for Oldsmar City Council in March 2019
When Linda Norris left the Oldsmar City Council in March 2016 due to term limits, she didn’t rule out a return to office. “I plan to run for mayor, so who knows, in a few years I could be sitting in Doug’s (Bevis) seat!” she said upon receiving the Council/Manager Award in February of that year.…
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New public art project unveiled at Oldsmar’s Sheffield Park
Oldsmar’s newest public art project, a colorful mural designed and painted by Palm Harbor’s Noelle Stillman and funded by the North Pinellas Cultural Alliance, was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Sheffield Park last week. The eye-catching piece, titled “Native Balance” by the artist, features an array of bright flowers and butterflies against a stark black background.…
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Artist approved for Oldsmar’s latest public art project at Sheffield Park
The Oldsmar City Council recently approved an artist selected by members of the North Pinellas Cultural Alliance to complete the city’s second public art project, a trail mural at Sheffield Park. The artist, Noelle Stillman of Palm Harbor, was chosen by representatives of the NPCA and the city from three finalists based on her experience,…
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Oldsmar puts out call to artists for sidewalk mural at Sheffield Park
The North Pinellas Cultural Alliance is looking to complete its second public art project as a call to artists has gone out for a sidewalk mural to be painted in Oldsmar’s Sheffield Park. The organization, which was founded in 2015 and received $20,000 in startup funding from six north county municipalities, recently saw its first…
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Oldsmar moving forward with painted crosswalk project
The City of Oldsmar could soon receive its second public art installation as the City Council gave the go-ahead to move forward with the proposed painted crosswalk project. The City of Oldsmar could soon receive its second public art installation, as the City Council gave the go-ahead earlier this week to move forward with the…
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Cultural alliance plans first public art project
North Pinellas Cultural Alliance officials recently revealed plans for the organization’s first public art project. The North Pinellas Cultural Alliance was formed by Colin Bissett in late 2015 for the purpose of promoting arts, culture and history in six north county communities—Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and Oldsmar. After receiving $20,000 in…
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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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Mural unveiling, concert to highlight 2016 Veterans Day ceremonies in Oldsmar
Following Oldsmar’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in the morning, the city will continue to honor veterans by unveiling its new mural and hosting a special concert at R.E. Olds Park. Oldsmar officials take pride in paying special attention to America’s veterans. From being designated a Purple Heart Community and showcasing the Remembering Florida’s Fallen exhibit,…
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Work begins on Oldsmar’s first public art project after monthslong delay
Artist Lakeema Matthew finally began working on Oldsmar’s first public art project this week after structural issues at R.E. Olds Park led to a months-long delay. It’s taken the better part of a decade for Oldsmar’s first public art project to make the transition from vision to reality, so what difference does a few more…
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Changing of the guard on Oldsmar City Council
Jerry Beverland returned to office following a one-year hiatus last night after winning a hard fought election over Becky Afonso for Linda Norris’ Seat 4 last week. Following a reception and swearing-in ceremony in the Oldsmar City Council Chambers late Tuesday afternoon, longtime Oldsmar lawmaker Jerry Beverland resumed his familiar position on the dais for…