Dunedin's Up-and-Coming Waterfront Park Gets a Name

One of Dunedin's long-standing service organizations will have its moniker transferred to a yet-opened, public, waterfront park on Alternate U.S. 19.

Dunedin's up-and-coming waterfront park — known as the Bleakley property — on Alternate U.S. 19 officially opens in June with a new name. City leaders voted May 2 to name it "Dunedin Youth Guild Park," for an 49-year volunteer organization that raises money for scholarships and furthers the civic and cultural progress of the greater Dunedin area youth. The group requested its name be transferred from its current park nook on Buena Vista Drive to the Bleakley site at Dunedin's north gateway, where the Dunedin Youth Guild name would get more exposure from passing drivers on the busy two lane road.  "I don't know a lot about old Youth Guild Park, but I visited it, and I wasn't very proud to have our name on it to be very honest with you," …

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Waterfront Park May Get 'Dunedin Youth Guild' Name

The group's "significant contributions" to Dunedin youth may bring its name to a prime up-and-coming waterfront park on Alt. U.S. 19.

Dunedin Youth Guild wants to trade city park spaces. Its current space at Hammock Park doesn't offer near the name exposure that Dunedin's newest, waterfront park on Alt U.S. 19 might, the group says. So, Youth Guild members, who recently donated $200,000 to a future nature-themed playground at Weaver Park, want to have their group's name transferred from its Buena Vista Drive location.  City leaders vote tonight on the Dunedin Youth Guild's request to name the Bleakely property after the group during a commission meeting at City Hall. The Bleakley property, a gateway parcel at Dunedin's northernmost boundary, was purchased in 2010. It has received upgrades in recent months in preparation of its opening. The up-and-coming park has received…

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Dunedin Youth Guild Elects New Officers

The Dunedin Youth Guild elected and installed new officers at its recent annual meeting at Honeymoon Island.

Dunedin Youth Guild Hosts Fashion Show

40th annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show set for March 2.

Our model Phyllis is ready for the 40th annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show sponsored by the Dunedin Youth Guild on March 2. Unique fashions will be shown by Dunedin's own MJ Fashions & Gifts of downtown Dunedin. Door prizes will also be awarded. This year's theme is Picture Perfect. Each model will enter the runway at Our Lady of Lourdes' Conmy Center through this large golden frame shown above. To make a reservation for this event please call 727-734-0394. Tickets cost are $35. Many opportunities will be available to purchase tickets for beautiful items donated by members and generous merchants and friends of the Dunedin Youth Guild.

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Sneak a Peek at Dunedin Youth Guild’s Fashion Show

Patch got an exclusive look at the prizes and the model list for the Guild's Fashion Show this weekend.

It’s time to get excited for Dunedin Youth Guild’s 39th annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show. The luncheon, called The Spring Fashionista Frolic, is taking place at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 3). Held at Our Lady of Lourdes Conmy Center in Dunedin, the event will be filled with fashion, food and an array of prizes. The Dunedin Youth Guild gives 100 percent of the luncheon’s proceeds to its scholarship recipients, and if you have never been to this event before, it’s a fun way to raise money for local teens who are headed off to college. The Guild’s scholarship program is available for Dunedin students who are in the top 25 percent of their high school class, have above-average SAT scores and can demonstrate proficiency in writing. The…

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