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Nestled in the north eastern part of Pinellas County Florida on about 9.7 square miles is Oldsmar. Westchase is located to the east. To the south is Old Tampa Bay and Safety Harbor. Palm Harbor and Dunedin are the neighbors to the east. Tampa is about 17 miles to the south east. Clearwater is about 12 miles away to the south west. St Petersburg is about 25 miles south.
The northern tip of Tampa Bay was sparsely populated in 1916. Ransom Eli Olds, the inventor of the Oldsmobile, purchased 37,541 acres of land with the desire to develop the area into a bustling community. Originally, the town was named R.E Olds-on-the- Bay. However the name was later changed to Oldsmar. Olds designed the community with the working man in mind. He modeled the community after Washington D.C. His vision included tree lined streets leading from the bay to downtown. The streets were unusually wide and paved with oyster shells. A casino and power plant was constructed. Oldsmar’s pier stretched thousands of feet into Tampa Bay. Smugglers would use it during prohibition. Eventually, Olds left Oldsmar when the area was not growing as planned. By 1935, the last property owned by Olds was sold. In 1927, Harry A. Prettyman was caught selling underwater lots in Oldsmar. The town was renamed to Tampa Shores to avoid scandal. The name was changed back to Oldsmar in 1937.
There are many exciting ways to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in Oldsmar. Every year there is a celebration including parades, car shows and carnival rides. This celebration is called Oldsmar Days and nights. R.E. Olds Park is another popular destination. There is an amphitheater that is home to many concerts and recitals throughout the year. There is a fishing pier as well as a playground. Of course, the sunsets over the water are nothing short of spectacular. There are also many other beautiful parks in the area.
If you are looking for a city with an interesting history, beautiful parks and wonderful community events, Oldsmar may be your slice of paradise. Come explore the many beautiful homes for sale in Oldsmar and see why so many have fallen in love with this city’s unique charm.