OLDSMAR — The development push in Oldsmar’s downtown district took a disappointing turn last month, as the five selected developers failed to submit any proposals for the City Hall property.
Despite rumors to the contrary, city officials say the planned developments in Oldsmar’s downtown district are moving forward, with updates expected to be made before the City Council soon.
OLDSMAR â For several decades, many Pinellas County communities have hosted a monthly Friday night street festival, starting with St. Peteâs First Friday celebrations in the 1990s and continuing today with similar events in Safety Harbor (Third Friday) and Tarpon Springs (First Friday).Â
Now you can add Oldsmar to the list of municipalities blocking one Friday off the calendar each month as the Oldsmar City Council recently voted 5-0 in favor of waiving application fees for the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerceâs proposed Second Friday events, scheduled to take place on State Street from 6-10 p.m. on July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10.Â
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OLDSMAR â When Vincent Jackson appeared in the Oldsmar City Council Chambers building in August 2019, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star literally stood out in the crowd.
The 6-foot, 5-inch wide receiver, who played 12 seasons in the NFL, including five with the Bucs, struck an imposing figure, impeccably dressed and bowing to reach the microphone as a member of a group presenting a proposal for a development as part of the Oldsmar Town Center project.
The three-time Pro Bowler had already developed friendships with some council members, and while Jacksonâs group wasnât selected, he definitely made a lasting impression during his presentation.