When disaster strikes, the City’s Team, led by Incident Commander Felicia Donnelly, gets into action before, during, and after the emergency. Until Hurricane Ian turned, Oldsmar was expecting to be ground zero with 8-15' of storm surge, which would have led to massive devastation as now seen in southwest Florida.

About 150 City staff members showed up, gave all they had, and basically worked 24/7 while facing potential catastrophe for their homes & families. They secured & closed City facilities and parks, distributed 13,730 sandbags, cleared storm drains, transported special needs residents to shelters, relocated city equipment to mitigate potential flood damage, procured extra resources, including additional recovery vendors & fuel, and secured a second deployment location for City Search & Rescue Teams.

When relocated to the Emergency Operations Center, City staff provided support to shelter over 100 essential workers – including City staff, Pinellas County Sheriff Deputies, and the National Guard. Oldsmar also participated in numerous County coordination meetings, provided constant updates on digital platforms to keep community members up-to-date, and replied to numerous inquiries.

After mandatory evacuation orders were lifted, Oldsmar’s city staff went immediately back to work to ensure City facilities would open quickly and debris would be removed from parks and streets. Thank you to the City of Oldsmar employees!

Oldsmar Cares is collecting supplies to distribute to our neighbors to the south affected by Hurricane Ian at their facility, 149 SR 580 West, Oldsmar, during regular hours: Mon & and Wed, 5:30-7 pm / Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat -9 am – noon. For a list of items in need, click HERE.

Residents & Businesses are encouraged to attend a Community Workshop for Vision 2043 – Oldsmar’s Comprehensive Plan Update. The Workshop will be held on Wed, Oct 19, 6-8pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 4017 Tampa Road, Oldsmar.

No registration required.

The deadline to register to vote in the November Primary Election is Tues, Nov 11. To learn how to register or to check your current voter registration information, click HERE.

Stop by every Wed & Sat, 5:30-7pm at Bicentennial Park for FREE SPACEcraft activities - featuring READ & GROW interactive & educational classes for kids. For details on this stellar program, Click HERE!

BMX Riders from across the globe return to the Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track Oct 7, 8, 9 to compete in various age brackets. Free admission, limited daily/weekend parking passes can be purchased. Daily FREE Shuttle Service provided. Details - Click HERE

Learn about Rain & Pollinator Gardens at a Workshop Sat, Oct 8, 9am at Bicentennial Park. No registration required. Be prepared to walk.

Rain Barrel Workshop Sat, Oct 22, 9am near the Organic Garden at Bicentennial Park. Registration required – CLICK HERE.

The Winter 2022 issue of the Experience Oldsmar magazine will be arriving soon to the mailboxes of Oldsmar residents - featuring a special salute to our Veterans!

Copies are NOW available to pick up at City Hall, Public Library, Cypress Forest Recreation Center, State Street Center ,and Chamber of Commerce. You can also view the issue online – click HERE.

Come out & celebrate Downtown Oldsmar along State Street on Fri, Oct 14, 6-9pm. Charge up the golf cart, grab the kids & head out for a FREE night out with food vendors, music, arts & craft vendors & more. For details, click HERE.

Oldsmar Public Library now offering a NEW online resource – The Mailbox. Parents & Teachers for Pre-K to Grade 6 can use more than 52,000 teaching ideas & activities. This FREE opportunity only requires a Library Card to access – click HERE to begin.

Did You Know... October features Motor Fuel Tax Relief? Consumers can also purchase qualifying items tax free for baby/toddler clothing, home hardening items & Energy Star Appliances? For details - click HERE.