Friday, September 28, 2012
Did someone say FREE coffee?! Also, are you traveling out of state in the near future? You may want to enter this local raffle for a chance at a free flight.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
1) Today's National Weather Service forecast: Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Otherwise it should be mostly sunny. High near 88. Calm winds. Tonight's low is 74. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.58 (cash, regular) at St. George Gas Service, 2000 Bayshore Boulevard, according to TampaGasPrices.com. 3) A few major chains are giving free coffee out to folks today and tomorrow in celebration of National Coffee Day! Here's where to go: 4) You could win a trip for two to anywhere in the continental United State on jetBlue Airways for just $10! Suncoast Animal League is raffling off a pair of JetBlue tickets. Enter the raffle for as little as $10 per ticket. (Click here to purchase your tickets online.) 5…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Where to get the cheapest gas, get your tickets for the Low Country Boil, and some Honeymoon Halloween opportunities are waiting for you.
1) The National Weather Service forecast: Expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Otherwise, it should be partly sunny, with a high near 89. Tonight's low is 73. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.64 (cash, regular) at two stations: Dodge's Chicken Store, 466 Patricia Ave, and The Super Shop, 1001 Broadway. 3) Friends of the Island Parks is looking for volunteers for its annual "Halloween in the Park" event. Folks are needed to help park cars, facilitate games, sell tickets and glowstick, play as fortune tellers, paint faces and more. The actual events are on Oct. 26 and 27. (Click here for details.) 4) Cheer on the Falcons football team this Friday night at Gibbs in St. Petersburg this …
Monday, September 24, 2012
Where to find the cheapest gas, important happenings for Dunedin residents this week and more.
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- Katie Dolac
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Monday, September 24, 2012
1) The National Weather Service Forecast: Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 90. Winds are predicted at north northeast at 9 to 11 mph. Tonight's low is 72. 2) The lowest reported gas in Dunedin is $3.64 at two stations: The Super Shop (cash, regular) at 1001 Broadway, and St. George Gas Service (cash, regular) at 2000 Bayshore Blvd, according to TampaGasPrices.com. 3) The Dunedin Public Library starts its month-long children's underwear drive today! Drop off new packages of children's underwear at the Youth Services Desk during regular library hours through Oct. 24. All new underwear goes to Clothes to Kids, a local charity that provides five new school outfits to children in need. (Read the Library's Local Voices blog for more …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Only in "Five Things" will you find apples and underwear.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
1) The National Weather Service forecast: Expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms; otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a high near 86. Tonight's low is 74, with a continued chance for showers and thunderstorms. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.65 (cash, regular) at St. George Gas Service, 2000 Bayshore Blvd, according to TampaGasPrices.com. 3) Are you the proud owner of an antique or classic car? Sign up and show it off for the Dunedin Car Show set for Oct. 20! Call 727-433-2300. 4) Have you bought your underwear for the Dunedin Public Library's underwear drive yet? The drive takes place Sept. 24 until Oct. 24. Library officials really want to beat last year's tally of 927 pairs. The underwear goes to a …
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
What's going on in your town? Here's all the nitty gritty.
1) The National Weather Service forecast: We've got a 40-percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., otherwise it'll be mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Wind gusts may be as high as 18 mph. Tonight's low is around 75, with wind gusts getting as high as 21 mph and a continued chance for showers and thunderstorms. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.69 (cash, regular) at the Super Shop, 1001 Broadway, according to TampaGasPrices.com. 3) The city celebrates the grand opening of Oak Tree Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. The pedestrian plaza in front of the downtown shops starting at Cafe Alfresco to the Amanda Austin Fine Antiques and Collectibles along the Pinellas Trail was installed over the …
Monday, September 10, 2012
We found ways to win big with House of Beer and more.
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- Katie Dolac
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Monday, September 10, 2012
1) The National Weather Service forecast: We've got a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms; otherwise, it'll be partly sunny, with a high near 89. Tonight's low is 74, with continuing chance for isolated showers. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.69 (cash, regular) at two stations: Super Shop, 1001 Broadway, and Dodge's Chicken Store, 466 Patricia Ave, on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) Ladies, learning a few self-defense moves could one day be — heaven forbid — what saves your life. One Palm Harbor karate school is offering a free self-defense class for women on Wednesday, Sept. 12, in honor of two area women believed to be victims of domestic violence. 4) Time is running out to register for the House of Beer …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Check out some of the cool prizes you could win in the Friends of the Library 50th anniversary raffle.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
1) The National Weather Service forecast: We've got a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Otherwise we're looking at mostly sun, calm winds, and a high near 89. Tonight's low is 75, with the chance for showers continuing into the evening. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.71 (cash, regular) at the Rally Market & Gas Station, 1621 Main St. (State Road 580), on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) Today is the last day to register your child (ages 4 to 18) for Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club. (More Info.) 4) Did you see all the cool stuff Dunedin Friends of the Library is raffling off for its 50th anniversary fundraiser? They've got golf trips to Innisbrook and Dunedin Golf Club, framed Christopher Still art prints…
Friday, August 31, 2012
A few things you need to succeed today, including a cheap fill-up, free makeup, a chance to start a business, or a way to help your fellow man.
1) The National Weather Service forecast: Expect showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near 91. Heat index values could get to 101. Tonight's low is 78, with showers and thunderstorms possible. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.69 (cash, regular) at the Super Shop, 1001 Broadway, and Dodge's Chicken Store, 466 Patricia Ave., on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) The Homeless Emergency Project put out a call for canned items needed in its dining hall. Email jackiem@ethep.org for more information. Some of the needed items include: green beans, carrots, assorted beans (black, chickpeas, butter, baked, etc.), pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tuna, cereal, salad dressing, condiments, granola…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The lowest gas price, the weather outlook, how to make a kid's day and other quick hits to get you started today.
1) The National Weather Service forecast: Partly sunny. High of 89, with heat index values as high as 99. Showers and thunderstorms (60 percent chance). Wind gusts up to 24 mph. Tonight: continued chance for showers. Low is 79. Winds will begin to calm. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.67 at Dodge's Chicken Store, 466 Patricia Ave, on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) The Dunedin Public Library is making one last push this week for Backpack Lady Project donations! All backpacks go to kids in our local schools. Just drop off a new children's backpack at the youth services desk by Sept. 1 to ensure it gets to the BLP. 4) The same artist who brought many of the custom artistic bike racks to Dunedin will soon be leaving his mark in Largo…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Helloooo Isaac! We've got some important closures and other interesting non-storm-related things about town — like what's growing in that photo.
1) The National Weather Service forecast: Expect tropical storm conditions, showers, thunderstorms and a high near 89. Heat index values may get as high as 101. 2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.64 (cash, regular) at the Super Shop, 1001 Broadway, on TampaGasPrices.com. 3) Both the Dunedin Public Library and Pinellas County Schools are closed today because of the threat of Tropical Storm Isaac. It may be a good Redbox movie day if you're looking for things to do with the kids. Check close locations here. 4) Two well-known mural artists are reportedly now leasing studio space at The Institute for Creative Arts on Douglas Avenue. Steve Spathelf of Spat's Splats and Anna Hamilton of Anna Hamilton Murals were both at Stirling …
Bill McElligott
2:34 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Remind folks to wait until the winds subside to take down shutters, its dangerous and there have been fatalities post storm from them . Its also the time to recheck your hurricane supplies and hurricane plan and make replacements and changes as necessary.We have been blessed again but the odds are we will see a hurricane so keep up the good work and preparation. more ›