🌱 Aquatic Complex + Murder Suspect Arrested + Pickpocket Wanted

Get on up, Dunedin! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Dunedin today.

First, today's weather:

Windy with a shower in spots. High: 65 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. Dunedin residents are invited to help Dunedin Parks & Rec design the new Aquatic Complex. The Highlander Pool is located off Michigan Boulevard in Highlander Park and is due for an upgrade. The city is currently in the design phases for a new Aquatic Complex with construction planned to begin within the next two years. The City of Dunedin wants local input and has created a short survey allowing locals to provide input on what kind of features and amenities they'd like to see in the new facility. (Press Release Desk)
2. Nicholas Noren, 31, has been charged with Murder in the First Degree after deputies responded to a call on Coastal Place in Dunedin just after 2:00 AM on November 5. His mother Donna Noren, 60, was found with a gunshot wound and taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, she didn't make it and was pronounced deceased upon arrival. Pinellas County detectives are investigating the incident. (pcsoweb.com)
3. This year's featured artist at the 57th Annual Art Harvest in Dunedin is Jennifer Peck. Peck's artwork is inspired by Florida's coastal life which she grew fond of after moving from Texas to Sarasota. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Colorado and has spent the last 25 years working in the art industry. As a mixed artist, Peck adds vivid colors, texture, and whimsy to her seaside portraits. Peck exhibits her work in galleries and art festivals along the Florida coast. Her work will be featured at the Art Harvest at Highlander Park this weekend. (Dunedin Patch)
4. The City of Dunedin recently had a Sustainability Study of the Dunedin Golf Club completed by the National Golf Foundation. Part of the study was done in July 2021 which included a review of the Dunedin Golf Club's facility, finances, required property maintenance, performance projections, and feedback from the community. Findings from the study were presented at a City Commission workshop on August 31, however, there's no word on what the city's plans for the golf club are yet. (Press Release Desk)
5. A female pickpocket has been targeting elderly men in Pinellas County, one occurring right here in Dunedin. The woman approaches the men outside of stores and acts as if she knows them. In some cases she even hugged the men, stealing their wallets in the process. Photos from surveillance footage of her using the stolen credit cards have been shared as police try to identify her. (Fox 13)

Today in Dunedin:

• Huge Rummage Sale at the First United Methodist Church (8:00 AM)
• Union Park Villas Community Yard Sale (8:00 AM)
• Beach Cleanup On Honeymoon Island (9:00 AM)
• Dunedin Downtown Market (9:00 AM)
• Arts And Crafts Market at the Dunedin-Clearwater Elks Lodge (9:00 AM)
• 57th Annual Art Harvest at Highlander Park (10:00 AM)

Dunedin Patch Notebook

• The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin shares their Art Harvest program, now available on their website. The program allows you to get a preview of all the artists, food vendors, the children’s craft area, and more. (Facebook)
• The New World Celts - Dunedin Chapter announced the Dunedin New World Celts Fall 2021 Whisky Tasting is sold out! For those who already have tickets, bringing face masks and cash for raffles is recommended. (Facebook)
• Dunedin Elementary School PTA announces a free book delivery program for students who enroll in the New Worlds Ready Initiative. Kids will receive 9 books per school year based on genres and topics of their choosing. (Facebook)

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