Sunday, May 19, 2013
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When a Dunedin girl was invited to throw out the first pitch at Thursday's Rays game, she received a very special surprise. Do you agree with these Patch readers' opinions on a recent story about the possibility of a gun show at the Dunedin Community Center? The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 4-10. The "Visit Dunedin" website is looking to populate its directory with tourism-based businesses before fall. What should the city do, if anything, to keep the Toronto Blue Jays here for many springs to come? And if they do leave, would you be sad to see them go? The Dunedin High School Scottish Highlander Band took the show on the road for performances at Disney. City…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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The Dunedin High Navy Jr. ROTC program awarded its first "Spc. Zack Shannon Scholarship" from proceeds raised entirely from bracelets honoring the fallen soldier's memory. Navy Jr ROTC cadet Dakota Guthrie was also publicly praised for logging 300 hours of volunteer hours and his efforts lifting a memorial Spc. Zack Shannon Scholarship fund off the ground. A Dunedin woman is campaigning for Eddie, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois stationed at MacDill Air Force Base who saved several troops while deployed in Afghanistan with his explosive-sniffing abilities. A man who stole a credit card during a February home burglary was then using it to make purchases around the Tampa Bay area, according to authorities. Dialogue meant to clear up confusion …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
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Some say the adoption of the southern magnolia as Dunedin's official city tree is not the first time they've been blindsided, despite the symbol's full support from multiple citizen advisory groups. Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives say the victim was abused over an eight-year period. Tourism officials are trying to capture a market of 90 million Chinese visitors who will travel overseas in 2013. The Falcons beat Robinson High in a Class 5A regional quarterfinals rematch Thursday. Dunedin commissioners decide on an extended license agreement with Glen Steinke, owner of Sail Honeymoon kayak rental stand on Dunedin Causeway tonight at City Hall. Sign up for the Dunedin Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Commissioners designated the southern magnolia as Dunedin's official tree April 18, despite a sudden public interest in paying homage to the city's past with the orange tree. This is a perfect time of year to dine outdoors. Here is a top five list ranked by the readers of Urbanspoon. Did they get it right? Money from Tallahassee could help Palm Beach Gardens in its efforts to develop a stadium for the Blue Jays and Houston Astros. Planners urge Dunedin leaders for flexibility on a possible development of retail shops, boutiques, restaurants and living space at the empty lot at 375 Patricia Ave. The Dunedin Community Garden's latest phase opens gardening opportunities to six persons with disabilities. Sign up for the Dunedin Patch email …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
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A Dunedin race promoter was encouraging local runners to wear a race T-shirt to work Tuesday in honor of the Boston Marathon bomb victims. After a Sun Country Cleaners was robbed in Oldsmar, deputies say they spotted the getaway car in a Dunedin parking lot. A Victorian home that is more than a century old is on the market. Does anyone know its history? City leaders are repealing Dunedin's official tree of 45 years Thursday to make new designations for the city's tree, bird and flower. City leaders weigh in Thursday on proposed zone changes that would pave the way for artists to live and work in downtown Dunedin. Sign up for the Dunedin Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you won't miss a …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
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Sail Honeymoon was selected as the winning bidder for Dunedin Causeway Concession services on Tuesday and will enter into the contract negotiation phase. Detectives said they do not believe death of the 17-year-old boy was suspicious in nature. Bicycle enthusiasts and businesses vested in the city's proposed northern route project, which seeks to connect Pinellas Trail to popular Dunedin destinations, gave their support April 9. An employer was able to identify Gerald Mihalinec, who was apparently hurt in a single bicycle crash earlier this week and who remained hospitalized Wednesday night. Dunedin leaders issued unanimous support April 4 for Pinellas County's proposed ban on gaming devices at Internet sweepstakes cafes. Colin O'Brien, a …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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The City of Dunedin had an egg hunt with a unique twist. Eggs were dropped from 20 feet in the air from a helicopter. "The Gibson House" was demolished Monday, marking the finality of a property owner's longstanding impasse with the City of Dunedin. TripAdvisor users rank the best places to grab a bite to eat in Dunedin. City officials look to pass a resolution urging county and state entities to align with Dunedin in its Major League Baseball retention efforts. An Autism Spectrum Disorder teacher at San Jose Elementary recently launched an initiative to bring communication devices into children's homes. Sign up for the Dunedin Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you won't miss a thing!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Army Spc. Zachary Lee Shannon was laid to rest in a quiet ceremony with full military honors at Dunedin Cemetery on March 27. See all of Patch's coverage here. The other award recipients are the communities of: Montgomery County, Maryland; Itta Bena, Mississippi; and Westchester County, New York. Lawrence M. Lemieux, 48, admitted to the charges, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Pinellas County ranks 38 out of 67 Florida counties in overall health outcomes. Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club's competitive girls team for 11-year-olds and under were recognized by the city commission recently for their accomplishments. Sign up for the Dunedin Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Army Spc. Zack Shannon, a Dunedin High grad who died in Afghanistan on Monday, is remembered as doing what he loved and will remain a "source of strength" to his fellow soldiers. According to a report by the The Globe and Mail in Toronto, the franchise will spend the next 12 months exploring stadium options outside of Dunedin. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies report that when the knife blade broke from the handle, Michael Patrick Hennagir, 20, went into the kitchen for more knives. The Gibbs Quadski is capable of reaching 45 mph on land or sea. The high speed amphibian vehicle is available at Cycle Springs and sells for about $40,000. The program expanded from 24 to 30 students and it has hired another instructor. Sign up for the …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
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City leaders in a retreat focused on Dunedin's future talked about abandoning use of the word "southside" when talking about parts of the city in order to change some possible negative perceptions. What's your take? Dunedin commissioners agreed in a 3-2 vote to move forward on a three-year-old agreement with Glen Steinke, the expiring concessionaire at Sail Honeymoon on Dunedin Causeway, to open the land to competitive bidding. The son of the former Quick Nick's gas station manager will be laid to rest Monday, with a closed-casket viewing on Sunday, according to family. Jason Sutton tried walking away from an arrest and then kicked a deputy in the face, according to authorities. Commissioners discussed the possibility of sending a local …
Gisela Marsari
2:28 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013
In Brazil, people know that Blue Jays Toronto are in Dunedin too. So Dunedin is known internationally. Well, I believe it is very interesting for Dunedin to keep them here and rebuilding the baseball field IS NOT a waste of money. It means development and Dunedin is a fantastic place so it deserves to have a better field for the future generation. Gisela more ›