Oldsmar News

Until Friday, there was no cinematic experience like it in North Pinellas. If moviegoers wanted crystal-clear sound effects and larger-than-life images, they had to drive to downtown St.

Friends of Lester E. Wilson, architect, please note! Wilson is very much alive. Wilson yesterday declared that the body of a man found on a beach near Sarasota recently was erroneously identified as that of "Lester E. Wilson, architect," and that he, the real Wilson, was tired of having to explain the error when confronted by astonished friends.

The City Council wasted no time filling the seat vacated by Eric Seidel. Tuesday, a its first meeting since his resignation, the council appointed Ed Manny to complete the remaining four months of Seidel's term.

City Council members signaled Wednesday they will be ready as soon as Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by Eric Seidel.

To describe these $1,000 Halloween outfits as mere costumes would seem a bit low-tech. They feature 42-inch flat-screen TVs that can display text messages, maps or make phone calls.

The former school worker from New Springville who allegedly swindled 20 job-seekers won't have to face justice.

The city has closed a free parking lot at the western end of Memorial Causeway just east of the Clearwater Beach Roundabout.

Eddie and Aliene Minks, center, share a first dance after being married Thursday at the Oldsmar Flea Market.

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A 33-year-old Clearwater man has been arrested in Madison and transferred to Pinellas County on a charge of second-degree attempted murder.

For three years, Denise Szima has relied on the Pinellas County School District to transport her grandchildren from their Eastlake Oaks subdivision to Oldsmar Elementary.

GrillSmith New American Cuisine opened another restaurant last week, at Westfield Brandon mall in the spot formerly occupied by Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse.

The popularity of mail-in ballots is increasing in Pinellas County and the trend will likely continue, according to Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark.

For nearly 40 years, the pea-green and yellow seal has been the official emblem of this community of about 14,000. It is etched in the glass at City Hall, hoisted above the council dais and splashed across flags, letterheads and city-owned vehicles.

The city's dog lovers will soon have a second option for taking their pooches to a park.

A free event from 6 to 11 p.m. along the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs with Greek music by Odyssey, dancing, dining and free lessons in Greek dance and Tavli .

Call it a Tale of Two Counties: north Pinellas and south Pinellas. In Pinellas County's northern sectors - Clearwater, Largo, Oldsmar and Tarpon Springs - crime is generally going down.

An alert witness is being credited tonight with information leading to the arrest of a man accused of robbing a pharmacy.

Pinellas County deputies arrested a Tarpon Springs man in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault at a Walgreen's Pharmacy Store in Oldsmar.

Home Intruder slashed him, resident says A 49-year-old Tarpon Springs man sustained superficial wounds after being stabbed by an intruder late Monday at Bayshore Cove Mobile Park, authorities say.