Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A decision by Dunedin officials to turn down a request for a gun show at the Community Center gains notice in Saratoga Springs.
A letter to the editor in the Saratogian, in New York, notes a decision by Dunedin officials in Florida to reject a gun dealer's request to hold shows in the community center. Letter writer Mary Gage is focusing on Saratoga Springs City Center's contract to host two NEACA Arms Fairs in 2014. She argues that Saratoga city officials should have rejected the contract, as Dunedin officials did. (See Gun Show Request Triggers Swift Reply From Dunedin Leaders.) Gage writes: "It seems some Saratoga officials will continue to deny what public officials elsewhere are quick to admit. Gun shows in publicly funded venues are bad public policy and municipalities have no business in the gun business." She also quotes Dunedin City Manager Rob DiSpirito …
The ribbon cutting was to celebrate the vistas that this tiny house offers those who take a look inside.
Take a book. Leave a book. Share a book, too. That is the idea behind this little wooden house perched on a pole on the trail near Main Street. Actually, the little wooden house is the city's first Little Library Box, a simple idea that may yield rich rewards for users. Open the box and take a book. Perhaps leave behind a book, too. The box is there for people to share books using the honor system. (Think of book-sharing as another way to recycle, too!) The first Little Library Box is expected to be the gift that keeps giving to those who participate. Users can enjoy the excitement of sharing a favorite book collecting dust on the shelf. There also is the mystery and wonder of discovering a good read that someone left behind. Residents on …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The city invites bicycle enthusiasts on an 8-mile bicycle tour on Tuesday evening.
The city is inviting Dunedin's bicycle enthusiasts on an fun ride bicycle tour on Tuesday evening. Matthew Campbell, assistant to the city manager, who is spearheading a project to construct connections from the Pinellas Trail at Michigan Boulevard through Highlander Park and to other parts of the city, wants to celebrate May — National Bicycle Month — with an eight-mile "fun ride" to view artistic bike racks throughout town. Campbell, who is leading the ride, said he plans to visit the following racks: The social ride is open to bicycle riders of any age. Helmets are mandatory, and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Campbell does caution riders that some stretches may not be suitable for children on a single-speed bike…
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Friday, May 17, 2013
As news about possible abuses of power on the federal level continues to break, we’d like to get your take about what’s been going on Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay residents who keep up with the headlines coming out of Washington, D.C., have likely found themselves scratching their heads more than a few times this past week. Allegations of wrongdoing seem to be coming at the speed of light as the Obama Administration fends off bad press about inappropriate targeting of Tea Party organizations by the Internal Revenue Service and possible wrongdoing in the handling of a national security leak. The IRS’ targeting of Tea Party groups centers around hassles these groups report experiencing while trying to apply for tax-exempt status prior to the 2012 election. The controversy even hit home as Bay area groups are now reporting that they were targeted, according to The Tampa Tribune. The kerfuffle…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
City officials are expected to approve a $34,000 project to install a glass-enclosed reading room at Dunedin Public Library.
Dunedin library is likely to get a glass-enclosed quiet reading room. The roughly $34,000 project would mean installing several 5/8-inch glass panels with one entry door for an enclosed, "quiet reading room" inside the Dunedin Public Library, according to a city memo. "The room will have a classic library feel with a 'hint' of the former Public Library that was once located at the current City Hall," writes Phyllis Gorshe, library director, in a memo to the city manager. City leaders are expected to give final approval for Glass Services Inc. of Clearwater's bid on the project at Thursday night's commission meeting. The Dunedin Public Library Foundation donated at least $30,000 toward construction of a quiet reading room. Sign up for the …
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The city of Sarasota just enacted a law aimed at getting motorists to turn down the volume. Now, other local governments are following suit. Should they?
Most of us have been in the car when a great tune comes on the radio. The urge to turn up that volume just a little bit is often too strong to resist. But, how loud is too loud? When is cranking it up going too far? When should authorities be able to step in and say enough is enough? Those are questions some local governments in the Tampa Bay area are now wrestling with. Since the Florida Legislature shot down a measure that would have regulated just how loud car stereos can be, some local authorities have decided to take matters into their own hands. The City of Sarasota just put its new ordinance into effect that makes it against the law for car stereos and portable electronic devices to emit sounds at a level that are considered “…
Enjoy playing chess? Want to learn your pawn from a king? The newly formed Dunedin Chess Club wants you! The club's regular weekly meetings are Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. at the Dunedin Library.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Drivers who want to appeal a ticket might have to pay up to $250 in additional fees if Gov. Rick Scott signs a new bill into law. Do you think that’s right?
Friday, May 10, 2013
The Florida House and Senate recently approved a measure that would make driving slow in the fast lane punishable by a fine. Do you think this is a good idea?
Can’t handle traveling at the Interstate’s 70 mph pace or a local four-lane road’s legal top speed? You might want to get in the practice of moving over. The Florida House and Senate recently approved a measure that makes it illegal to drive more than 10 mph under the speed limit if your vehicle is riding in the fast lane. The proposal will become the law of the land in Florida if Gov. Rick Scott signs on the dotted line. Dubbed the “road rage” bill, according to ABC News, the measure would give law enforcement the right to fine drivers $60 for moving at a snail’s pace in the far left lane of any road that has two or more lanes. That means slow drivers who refuse to move over – often causing other motorists to lose their cool – would be …
uBidGuns LLC wants to host gun and knife shows at the Dunedin Community Center.
It was high noon in Dunedin, when local officials got word that a Florida dealer hoped to hold gun and knife shows at the Dunedin Community Center. The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Dunedin leaders were swift to say: "No way." A rep from uBidGuns LLC had emailed the city of Dunedin to inquire about hosting a gun and knife show at the Dunedin Community Center on weekends every other month. According to the Tampa Bay Times: “Agree not a good fit, wrong message sent. Think quality of life,” was the response from Bob Ironsmith, economic development director. His reaction was echoed by City Manager Rob DiSpirito and Bonnie Steinberg, interim human resources and risk manager. According to CorportationWiki, uBidGuns LLC is a new, Florida-…
Michael D.
9:37 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Magnus, Then as you put it "you need to stop listening to false hood". Your bias is showing very deeply. Do not compare George W. Bush to Reagan, Bush Sr., or Clinton's economic policy. It is historically inaccurate. Which is what your current agrument is as well. Clinton's economic team said in multiple source they followed the Reaganomic principles to continue the growth in this nation. When … more ›