Sunday, November 18, 2012
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!
1. The nation's first affordable green homes — Dunedin's Eco Village — are one step closer to construction. 2. About 80 residents and city leaders and law enforcement officials met for a community meeting earlier this week, with the bulk of the conversation focused on Southside neighborhood crime and criticism directed at Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. The sheriff said rooting out drug dealers is not as easy as it may appear. What do you think should be done? 3. Suncoast Animal League's Dogtoberfest 2012 at Highlander Park featured a doggie costume contest, talent contest, running of the wieners and more on Saturday. Check out our recap and some awesome photos! 4. Fans of Tony's Pizzeria, a fixture in downtown Clearwater, can …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Suncoast Animal League's Dogtoberfest 2012 at Highlander Park featured a doggie costume contest, talent contest, running of the wieners and more on Saturday.
There was a whole lotta tail waggin' goin' on Saturday at Dogtoberfest. Suncoast Animal League's fifth annual event was held Nov. 10 at Dunedin's Highlander Park. It featured a doggie costume contest, talent contest, running of the wieners and lots of pet adoptions. "Our sponsors were incredible and to adopt out 53 animals at this event makes our six months of planning very worthwhile. We look forward to the same kind of success at our February 16, 2013, Mutt March," said Rick Chaboudy, executive director. Here's a look at this year's Dogtoberfest success by the numbers: Some other highlights included: Special guest Prince Lorenzo Borghese, featured on the "The Bachelor" in 2006, helped Suncoast Animal League staffers hold Dachshunds for …
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Highlander Park
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Bring your dog for a day of activities, including a doggie costume contest, a pet costume contest, a wiener dog race, pet vendors, live music and, of course, a beer garden.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Dunedin's dogs are taking over Highlander Park for Dogtoberfest on Saturday. Bring the dogs and lawn chairs for a day of family-friendly activities, including a doggie costume contest, a pet costume contest, a wiener dog race, pet vendors, live music and, of course, a beer garden. The event is free to attend, but a $3 parking fee and beer money goes to Suncoast Animal League. Cruises and jewelry will be raffled. Here's the lineup for you and your pup: 11a.m to 4 p.m. Super Pet Adopt-a-Thon: Fifty rescue groups are expected to participate with more than 250 adoptable dogs and a few cats, too. 11a.m to 4 p.m. Photos With Santa: Bring your dog and kids to have their photos taken with Santa Claus. 11:15 a.m. Blessing of the Animals Noon …
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Highlander Park
1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we've got an all-star lineup of activities going on around Dunedin. Spoiler Alert: Wine and beer will be flowing like honey and there's even something for your dogs.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
2nd Friday Wine and Art Walk in downtown Dunedin/Pioneer Park Falcons Varsity Football @ Dunedin High at Dunedin High School Dunedin Falcon Baseball Carwash at CARQUEST Auto Parts 2nd Annual OLL Fall 5K with 1-Mile Fun Run with Health & Fitness Expo at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church DogtoberFest at Highlander Park Dunedin Wines the Blues on Main Street/downtown Meet Dr. Blatchley and See the "Nook" at the Dunedin Public Library Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar to see what else is going on. Don't see your event? Add it to the calendar!
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church
750 San Salvador Dr, Dunedin, FL
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Highlander Park
1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL
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Pioneer Park
420 Main St, Dunedin, FL
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Dunedin High School
1651 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Nearly 50 nonprofit animal rescue groups will have dogs ready for adoption at the Nov. 10 event in Dunedin.
If you're considering adding a dog to your family, you might want to attend the Suncoast Animal League's "Dogtoberfest" coming up Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highlander Park in Dunedin. This year, organizers are promising the biggest adopt-a-thon ever, featuring nearly 50 nonprofit animal rescue groups that will have dogs ready for adoption. Some groups are breed-specific, so if you're contemplating adopting a particular breed of dog, they can answer questions about personalities and traits which can help you decide which dog is right for you. The following non-profit animal rescue groups will be at Dogtoberfest: There will also be lots of fun events that you and your dog can participate in at Dogtoberfest. We'll have a …
Katie Dolac
11:56 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Many thanks to Jeremiah Khokhar Photography and Stacy Mixon for sharing photos from the event! What fun! :) more ›