Sunday, December 30, 2012
Here, we highlight some of the many holiday photos that you captured and shared with us this December. We are also sharing some of our favorite heartwarming holiday moments.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
When Dunedin does the holidays, we do more than just make it snow in 60-degree weather. We show our holiday spirit on lamp posts, our high school students display our Scottish pride with Disney, we dress up in vintage attire, and parade around town on our boats, golf carts and motorcycles. Here, we highlight some of the many holiday photos that you captured and shared with us this December. (You can help fill in the gaps with your holiday moments! Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to start sharing.) Also, we hope you didn't miss some of our favorite heartwarming holiday moments:
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Almost everything is closed today, but what if you run out of milk or want to see a movie? Between grocery stores, restaurants, movies and more, here's what we found to be open Christmas Day around Dunedin.
Need an extra stocking stuffer? Run out of milk? Want to go to a movie? Prefer to let someone else do the cooking? Almost everywhere is closed in observance of Christmas today, but some stores, restaurants and places in or around Dunedin are open. Here's what we found that is open, for sure! Grocery Stores Restaurants Movies Drug Stores Convenience Stores Coffee Did we miss something? Feel free to let us and your neighbors know in the comments section!
"Each one of them looked right into my heart and said, 'Merry Christmas.' Not the empty words you say to a stranger, but peircing, heart-felt, kindness that I surely needed today."
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Editor's Note: Dunedin Patch received this heartwarming letter on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. It is from a woman who had just taken grandchildren to see Santa visit their neighborhood aboard a Dunedin fire truck, as part of the Dunedin Fire Department's "Operation Santa" tradition. Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS, I rushed around to bring a friend's grandchildren to see the fire truck with Santa. I finally found a place to park on the side of the road. We could hear them coming and the kids were so excited. I saw the lights and the kids screamed, "He's coming, he's coming." When they reached us, we walked over to the truck and the men and women so finely dressed, handed them treats. But most blessed of all was me. Each one of them looked right …
Monday, December 24, 2012
OK last-minute shoppers, if you need a quick stocking stuffer or gift to round out your Christmas shopping, we're here to help. Check out this hot list of ideas from right here in Dunedin.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
TWO shopping days until Christmas! Find out where you can get this great item right here in Dunedin.
Time is running out to find that perfect holiday gift. To help spur your gift-giving ideas and keeping in the "Shop Local" spirit, Patch is showcasing one hotitem from Dunedin's Mom and Pop shops each day until Dec. 25. With just TWO shopping days left until Christmas, consider this idea from Lothian Kilt Rentals & Bagpipe Supplies at 1570 Main St (State Road 580): Related Coverage: Read more about local businesses and get other headlines delivered to your inbox or smartphone by signing up for the free Dunedin Patch email newsletter.
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Lothian Kilt Rentals and Bagpipe Supplies
1570 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Need a break from the kitchen? We've compiled a running list of Dunedin restaurants with plans to be open on Christmas Day 2012.
Not planning to cook on Christmas Day? Dunedin Patch called around to see what local restaurants would be serving up meals on Dec. 25, 2012. Here's a look at what we found: Bon Appetit Flanagan's Irish Pub Kally-K's Steak & Fishery Star's Family Restaurant Did we miss someone? Please let us know in the comment section and we'll be sure to add them to the list!
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Flanagan's Irish Pub
465 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Kally-K's Steak & Fishery
1600 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Bon Appetit Restaurant
148 Marina Plz, Dunedin, FL
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Star's Family Restaurant
1056 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Three shopping days until Christmas! Find out where you can get this great item right here in Dunedin.
Time is running out to find that perfect holiday gift. To help spur your gift-giving ideas and keeping in the "Shop Local" spirit, Patch is showcasing one hot item from Dunedin's Mom and Pop shops each day until Dec. 25. With just three shopping days left until Christmas, consider this idea from Two Palms Soaps at 1356 Main St: Read more about local businesses and get other headlines delivered to your inbox or smartphone by signing up for the free Dunedin Patch email newsletter.
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Two Palms Soaps
1359 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Four shopping days until Christmas! Find out where you can get this great item right here in Dunedin.
Time is running out to find that perfect holiday gift. To help spur your gift-giving ideas and keeping in the "Shop Local" spirit, Patch is showcasing one hot item from Dunedin's Mom and Pop shops each day until Dec. 25. With just four shopping days left until Christmas, consider this idea from Dunedin Historical Museum and Honeymoon Island State Park: Read More: Read more about local businesses and get other headlines delivered to your inbox or smartphone by signing up for the free Dunedin Patch email newsletter.
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Dunedin Historical Museum
349 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL
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Solid Waste collection services will resume on the Wednesday following the Christmas and New Year holidays. Christmas trees will be collected for recycling between Dec. 26 and Jan. 6.
Your garbage will have to wait. The city solid waste department will be enjoying a day off for the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, according to city officials. Those residents who normally receive collection on Tuesdays may instead leave their postponed garbage, recyclables, bulk or yard waste at the curb for pickup on the following Wednesday, Dec. 26 or Jan. 2. Christmas Tree Recycling To ensure your tree is recycled into mulch, residents may leave them out on a regularly scheduled bulk and yard waste collection day between Dec. 26 and Jan. 6. Residents who do not have curbside yard waste collection services may plan a pickup date with their association or property manager by calling 727-298-3215, …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Five shopping days until Christmas! Find out where you can get this item right here in Dunedin.
Time is running out to find that perfect holiday gift. To help spur your gift-giving ideas and keeping in the "Shop Local" spirit, Patch is showcasing one hotitem from Dunedin's Mom and Pop shops each day until Dec. 25. With just five shopping days left until Christmas, consider this idea from The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce at 301 Main St: Read more about local businesses and get other headlines delivered to your inbox or smartphone by signing up for the free Dunedin Patch email newsletter.
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Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
301 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Lisa Galliher Ioannou
1:18 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Cricketers Pub is open at 6pm. The owner Mike is bartending. Kitchen is closed though more ›