🌱 Best Hot Dogs + Spooky Photoshoots + Emergency Alert App Updated

Good morning, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town this weekend. Let's dive in.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 87 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Philly Bite Magazine has listed Hot Dogs on Main in Dunedin as one of the top five places in Florida to get a hot dog! If you haven't visited it yet, you can expect fresh food, reasonable prices, indoor and outdoor seating and a quaint atmosphere. The article calls out some of the public's favorite options, including the original Greek Hound Dog, the Southern Dog and the delicious fresh coleslaw. Check out the article to see who else made the list! (Philly Bite)
2. Dunedin-based mortician, Jessica Dillon, is changing the industry by offering spooky photo ops. Founder of Embalmarina’s Traveling Postmortem Fauxtography Parlour, a photoshoot with Dillon includes a coffin, flowers, candles, prayer cards and various vintage props. “I want people to not be so afraid of death,” Dillon told Tampa Bay Times. “If you can embrace your mortality, it’ll help you live a better life.” The idea was first executed at Tampa’s annual Tabernacle of Oddities event. (Tampa Bay Times - Subscription required)
3. The city of Dunedin shared that Pinellas County Emergency Management has rolled out a new and improved Ready Pinellas Emergency Alert App and 2022 All Hazards Preparedness Guide. The Ready Pinellas mobile app is designed to help residents prepare themselves and their families before, during and after a storm. The app helps users create an emergency supply checklist and home inventory list. It also offers access to emergency contacts and tools to build a personal emergency plan. Learn more about the app and how to download it on the city's website. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin Gov)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Pam Ora for sharing this beautiful photo of a Dunedin sunset!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Scottish Heritage Day at the Scottish Cultural Center (8 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in the Dunedin History Museum parking lot (9 a.m.)
• Connie + Friends Play Music on the Porch Day at Scone Age Bakery and Café (10 a.m.)
• Strike Out For AIDS at Dunedin Lanes (6 p.m.)
• Wearable Art Sixteen Fashion Show at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Happy National Dog Day from Pinellas County Animal Services! Don't forget, it's still celebrating its Clear the Shelters event and will be waiving adoption fees for cats and dogs through today. The shelter still has plenty of pets up for adoption so be sure to stop by to meet them this weekend! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Greater Dunedin Little League shared a 20% off coupon to Dick's Sporting Goods on its Facebook page for anyone in need of some back-to-school gear! The coupon is valid today through Monday. (Greater Dunedin Little League via Facebook)
• Reminder: The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting its first Scottish Heritage Day today at the Scottish Cultural Center in Dunedin. Events begin at 8 a.m. and include storytelling, coloring, Gaelic lessons, songs, lunch and much more! (Dunedin Patch)
• Scone Age Bakery and Café is hosting a unique event perfect for musicians and music lovers! Stop by for Connie + Friends Play Music on the Porch Day today between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to sing along to some of your favorite songs. Bring a lawn chair, your singing voice and any instruments you play if you'd like to join in on the fun! Others around the world will be doing the same in celebration of music and friendship. (Scone Age Bakery via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!