By Bert Weber, Library Director Having trouble creating an e-mail or Facebook account or copying and pasting items into a text document or spread sheet? Would you like some tips on surfing the Internet? The Oldsmar Library has a new on-going program to assist people of all ages who need computer help. This is one-on-one [...]

By Lynn Rives, Leisure Services Director If you are sitting at home on Saturday, Sept. 3 and not hanging out at “Celebrate Oldsmar” with your friends or family, you are really missing something! The City of Oldsmar gears up all year for our big, annual celebration. What are we celebrating? We are thanking our residents, [...]

By Mayor Jim Ronecker, City of Oldsmar Does this sound familiar? You need a prescription refill, the kids need school supplies and clothes, your business needs an updated brochure, the family wants to go on a cruise, your car is overdue for an oil change, the dog is out of food, your wife deserves a [...]

By Jerry Custin, President & CEO, Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce In this time of economic uncertainty, there is a myth that there are no manufacturing jobs to be found. The reality is that our shortage is in the lack of skilled people, not jobs. Five Tampa manufacturing companies, with assistance from the Florida [...]

By Lynn Rives, Leisure Services Director With nearly one-sixth of Oldsmar’s land area devoted to parks and preserves, you will be missing the boat if you don’t make Oldsmar an outdoor destination this summer. Experience and enjoy our open, public spaces. Discover what is tucked away off the beaten path where nature’s big screen brings [...]

By Bert Weber, Library Director It has been said that “nothing good comes free.” Wrong! Thanks to the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, Oldsmar Library is now offering free music downloads via Freegal. And like the name implies … it is free. Thousands of recordings by favorite artists are available to library cardholders via Freegal Music. [...]

By Scott McGuff, Oldsmar Fire Chief As we get deeper into the summer and the temperatures and humidity levels are at their peak, a nice soak in the swimming pool is the perfect way to cool off. As you lazily paddle on your favorite pool float take a moment to think about how safe your [...]

By Mayor Jim Ronecker, City of Oldsmar The City of Oldsmar invites Oldsmar residents who served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces to make a name for themselves. Oldsmar’s Veteran’s Memorial, in Veterans Memorial Park located at 250 Shore Drive East, stands as a tribute to veterans and is the site of the [...]

By Scott McGuff, Oldsmar Fire Chief Have you ever had unexpected company blow into town and expect you to drop everything you are doing with your family and pay exclusive attention to them? They definitely increase our stress levels and stretch our abilities to cope with their impact and their lasting impression after they have [...]

By Bert Weber, Library Director Summer at Oldsmar Library is always a busy time and this year is no exception when it comes to children’s programs. The theme for this year is “One World, Many Stories” and we have lots of programs that will interest children of all ages. Our kick off event this year [...]