Community Corner

Five Things to Know Today: Friday, June 24

Little nuggets of wisdom you didn't know you needed.

  1. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 91. Heat index values will make it seem like 99, so drink plenty of water throughout the day. There's a pretty good chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. (National Weather Service)
  2. Need to fill up your gas tank on the cheap? The best price is at the on Broadway and Skinner Boulevard. The cash price is $3.42 per gallon for regular. (TampaGasPrices.com)
  3. Online registration for the 32nd annual Kiwanis Morton Plant Mease Midnight Run closes June 30 at 7 p.m. The 10K and 5K races take place overnight during the late and early morning hours on July 3-4. Courses are along Dunedin Causeway. Click here for online registration. Click here for race fees. Receive a free beer if you sign up at the on June 30 (from 5 to 8 p.m. only).
  4. You can still squeeze in a nomination for the Dunedin Blue Jays Everyday Hero award. Each month during the baseball season, they recognize a community hero and award them with a nice package of gifts and a $500 donation to the charity of their choice. E-mail your nominations to Kevin.Schildt@bluejays.com, but read here for details. This month's winner will be announced June 30.
  5. The starts Saturday. Hundreds of craft vendors will line up along Main Street. Plan ahead. Parking won't be fun, so consider alternate transportation. We suggest riding your bike or the Jolley Trolley.


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